Is this good enough?

[Nexor]

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:29 pm Post subject: Is this good?
Case: Antec DF-85 Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window

Storage: OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-240G 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Processor:
Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 2011 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX Intel Motherboard

Video Card: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7970 11197-01-40G Video Card OC Version

Power Supply: OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold High
Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory

DVD/CD Burner/Reader: ASUS DVD Burner Black SATA Model DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS
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This is the first rig I'm building so I don't know if this is the best choice for each part... I heard about people having issues when they mix Intel processors with AMD video cards... Is this true? What would you change? Nothing up 3k dollars! :)

Thanks in advance,

Nexor.

[chrsplmr]

All you need now is a great motherboard.. a ROG X79 ... many flavors to choose .. even Gene.

Personally id go AMD (CrossHair V..ie)... but the X79 sure is sweet.

[DaemonCantor]

That is a Loaded Question! It all depends on what you are going to do with it, example: If your going to Edit Video and do a Lot of Graphics then Hell No you'll need a lot more CPU and Video Card Power than what you have listed, But for gaming you should be fine. I haven't heard of to many problems with using ATI Graphics Cards with Intel Systems but then again the ones who do are generally New or inexperienced.

[WhitePaw]

I would think twice about both ocz and antec..

[frisianbear2002]

+1 yes i use a OCZ Revodrive3 ssd but i am not very satifyed with it i expected more from it most people go for a Crucial , intel or Corsair ssd.

My next ssd will Certainly not be OCZ but ok thats my experience with it.:D

[xeromist]

I would think twice about both ocz and antec..

I too have had issues with OCZ but could you elaborate on Antec? It's just a metal box that doesn't interact with the components in any meaningful way. I've had several Antec cases and they all did the job of holding my components just fine.

[DaemonCantor]

The question about SSD's is what I asked about in the tread: http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?12406-SSD-s-Questions&country=&status=. I would look that over first before deciding which SSD to use. There is a lot of information there plus I've been looking up each of the drives recommended for further research as to what I'm going to use. I myself used to keep up Enterprise Systems so I know what HiVizMan is talking about with reliability and all.

[Nexor]

Thanks everybody for the answers! But I'm still kinda confused about which motherboard to get, because I need them to be cheap and also reliable... Why a x79 would be better? What do I have to take in consideration before buying a motherboard? What makes a motherboard a good motherboard? Also, you guys are talking about the Power Supply or the SSD OCZ? What problems have you guys had with your OCZ products? About the Antec case, I heard only good things from it, and it's just a case so it can't go much wrong, right? Looks cool and has 7 fans built in at a good price...

Thanks again for tolerating my newbieness,

Nexor :)

[Nexor]

Case: Antec DF-85 Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W Power Supply
CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 2011 Quad-Core Desktop Processor
SSD (only storage): Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F240GB3-BK 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 240GB
Memory:
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TPOWER X79 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS [LGA 2011] (got everything I need at US$ 229, best I could find of X79)
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Graphics Card: 1x SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7970 11197-01-40G Video Card OC Version
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Changed the PSU, the Motherboard and the SSD, as you guys said :)
Also, I need those parts from a company that ships internationally, as I'm not on North America. :O what you recommend?

[HiVizMan]

I do think it is a bit off to come onto a ROG forum and ask people for advice when you wish to purchase a different brand motherboard. Or am I missing something here.

[chrsplmr]

Asus, ROG -- AsROG ? Close -- That puts them between Asus and a Hard Place ...

AsRock being a 'Child' of Asus ... close .. but no ROG.
The rest is just hardware ... first you need a 'real' motherboard for a foundation. agreed.

Viz-hahahhaa ... at least it wasnt blue or green.c.

[Area 66]

.... I'm still kinda confused about which motherboard to get, because I need them to be cheap and also reliable... ... What do I have to take in consideration before buying a motherboard? What makes a motherboard a good motherboard? .
Thanks again for tolerating my newbieness,

Nexor :)

The OP don't really know what motherboard to choose and ask what makes a good motherboard, so explain him why an Asus ROG will be better, instead of complain on his choice.

Nexor, first thing first, what are you gone do with your PC ? this will help to choose parts, but let me tell you better Grotts make me a long explanation why he don't like your Antec DF-85, because for me it's a Dam good case, with a lot of ventilation and very , very and extreme very easy to remove and clean filter. ( did I mention the word easy) I LOVE MINE , but as Xero said, stay away from OCZ

if you can find this PSU, it's a very good price and a perfect match for the DF-85 ( look at the pic down )

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371036

ok not the best cabling job , but this case look nice with a ROG board and a ENGTX-580 , I really need to change this Noctua fan too.

http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj432/dataxpert/df-85.jpg

[Kipper]

The DF-85 is a nice case and as Area66 says you might consider one of the CP style PSUs from Antec if you go with the Dark Force.

I reviewed the DF-85 and the CP 850 PSU for Antec if you care to read those reviews:

DF-85 Review: (http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=1141)


CP-850 Power Supply Review (http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=1140)

[chrsplmr]

area66 ... im drooling at that dogtag .. that doesnt look like The Folders Edition .. give up the
tapes ... where'd u git it ? (dont even tell me that was from the promised 'peer motherboard reviews' ...
you dirty lucky ROG ... hey, they didnt send you mine and my t-shirt by accident did they ??? hehe drat.

OP -- The reason to choose ROG over all the 'also rans' ? Awards, Championships, WorldRecords !!!
Do you want the 'best' or 'good enough' ? .... I thought so. ROG. (VolksWagon or Porsche ?)
( A Mercedes or Yugo- sorry Yugoslavia) (426Hemi or Briggs&Stratton) ... ok simple ...
( horse & wagon or space shuttle ?) ................. now .... AMD or Intel ? hahahhahaha ...(j/k)

Kip .. I always find your reviews to answer every conceivable question .. and then some I never thought to ask.(++ always.)
And No 'FanBoy' garble .... straight truth. An honest, experienced opinion. And thats appreciated above all.
[[ Yea -- It's pretty -- but is it ROGworthy ? ]] ...
and... your Harley brings out the blue in your eyes .... hahahahhahahahhhahhaa ... (i couldnt resist)c.

[Area 66]

area66 ... im drooling at that dogtag .. that doesnt look like The Folders Edition .

that's the one who come with the folder edition one, the folder edition come with 2 tag, from memory one with Asus rog one one side and Asus on the other side and the other one with the folding team # on one side and the 1 millions on the other side.

the reviews was going no where, if you remember I ask t-shirt way before the review thing, ( I was sending Email to Brian instead of Miss K ) I participate to a lot of computer evens here in Montreal, I sell a lot of ROG stuff too, so I think I deserve a DAM t-shirt, Gigabyte give ton of their t-shirt in Montreal evens, so I have to show my color. Actually it's a box I should have receive. Would not be nice to go 20 peoples with ROG t-shirt to a LAN party sponced by Giagabyte ?

[Chris Manico]

:O a case is far more than just a metal box to hold your hardware, the a few things to consider when buying a case, ease of instalation/swapping parts, durabilty/build quality, cable managment, and the biggest one of all, airflow to properly cool your hardware. With that said, The HAF X is by far the best case i've owned, and plan on using it for a long time to come.

[Area 66]

Would you believe I purchase a Dell XPS, 4 years ago because I like he look of the case.

[Chris Manico]

and yes sexiness is also a factor for some as 66 pointed out :D

[Specialis]

I'm surprized, thanks!