New system advice

I'm replacing my 32 bit 4gig memory system, and I'd like some advice as to whether I'm getting a reasonable deal. I don't mind paying for what I need, but would love an experienced opinion.
I do a lot of lightroom / photoshop work.

Thanks

well the only thing i can say is you chose a great cpu...

if you want to see what others say about your hardware..
just go here and search around..these guys are the POTN of computers... hah

http://www.hardforum.c​om

Looks good to me. I'd get 16GB of RAM personally, means when I process 500 RAW files they all stay in RAM. 64GB SSD is enough for OS and maybe your swap and page files, but if you want it for anything else get another (as I did) or a bigger one.

Make sure your motherboard has plenty of SATA sockets. Mine has 6 which isn't actually enough - I have 2 SSD, 3 HDD, DVD, and needed to buy a card for eSata.

tim wrote in post #14329304
Make sure your motherboard has plenty of SATA sockets. Mine has 6 which isn't actually enough - I have 2 SSD, 3 HDD, DVD, and needed to buy a card for eSata.

I just built my first machine and after i did i realize that after 3 HDD and 2 DVD drives I didn't leave myself any wiggle room for SSD when i decide to finally spend some more money because I too have 6 SATA as well... Oops! LoL!

A couple thoughts, the new Intel Ivy Bridge chips are hitting the market this weekend. They are replacing the current Sandy Bridge ones. Since your going to get a computer, you should consider one of them with a Z77 Mobo. This way you will have a computer thats current, and more open to current computer trends.

If you stay with your present list I would get the i5 2500k, not the 2500 .Up your ram to 16 gb. Dont see no back up , so maybe a outboard hard drive docking station for back ups. Everything else looks good.

Good luck with your build.

Only the i7 Ivy Bridge chips are out this weekend, they aren't really any faster than Sandy Bridge, just cooler. i5/i3 and mobile CPUs will be a while before they're released. Still, buy the newest available is a good idea.

Nope... i5's will be out this weekend too...

And correct, they aren't much faster... But there are other advantages and they will be the same price as the comparable Sandy Bridge cpu's, so it's kind of a "why not?"...

tim wrote in post #14335858
Only the i7 Ivy Bridge chips are out this weekend, they aren't really any faster than Sandy Bridge, just cooler. i5/i3 and mobile CPUs will be a while before they're released. Still, buy the newest available is a good idea.

Absolutely, get the newer, slightly faster chips that use less power.

If biggest bang for the buck is the target, remember that with Ivy Bridge....no 6 core for awhile. Evidently they will be coming in 2013? If you want a fast 4 core, then either Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge should be just fine. Both use the same LGA 1155 socket. The Ivy Bridge may be a little faster and use less power (which is nice). The mono may or may not need a BIOS update to do Ivy Bridge.

If you want more CPU power now, and want a board with a newer socket and chipset (that will likely last a couple of years longer), consider getting a Sandy Bridge E 6 core sitting in an LGA 2011 socket motherboard. Besides the extra power of 2 more cores, you get quad memory channels and several other performance enhancements in the X79 chipset. Also you should be able to swap out the Sandy Bridge E for an Ivy Bridge E CPU in the future.

A Sandy Bridge 6 core will likely cost around $200 more than a 4 core Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge. The cost for the mobo, memory ...etc. should be about the same. And with either you can use the latest SATA 6GB HDs, SSDs...etc.

Those thinking of building Hackintoshes, or dual booting Windows and OS X should consider a Gigabyte mobo as they are the main brand of choice in the Hack community. Personally I have been using Asus without problem.

Parts are a bit overpriced and I would make a few changes.

Case: See PSU, I added a cheap case to add ~50.00. Cases as long as you get an ATX compatible case is pretty much preference on esthetics until you look into alot of stuff.

PSU: Im not sure what PSU your getting there but its one place where I wouldn't skimp. A PSU can take out a lot of hardware if it goes and a quality PSU is cheap.

This is a nice unit, plenty of power for your build and $45.00
http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6817139026

Motherboard: $119 http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6813131781

CPU: $209 http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6819115073

RAM: $72 http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6820233254
Not sure if that is the same set as latencies are not listed.

This kit is $45 and I have not had any problems with Gskil. Had one 1600 set that ran 24/7 at full load with no issues for months, new 2133 set was plug and play and runs great.
http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6820231544

SSD: $119: http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6820148357

This is what I run at $84 and its faster. Be sure to update the firmware as it fixes a but they had. http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6820148441

HDD: If you are going to put all your programs on your SSD you may not need the caviar black drive, a blue or green works fine for a storage drive and saves you some $$

OS: At that price its looks like the OEM version which should be ~100.00.
http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6832116986
The OEM version can only be put on one computer. If you ever need to replace the MOBO your license is no longer valid as Microsoft sees it as a new computer.

GPU: 59.99 http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6814130682

I like the GT430 a bit better, even though the number is lower its a more powerful card for $10 more.
http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6814125411

DVD: $16
http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6827151244

CPU cooler:$30.00 http://www.newegg.com …aspx?Item=N82E1​6835103065
Not sure youll need this if your not OCing. With a 2500 you won't get very far anyway. The stock cooler should be plenty. However, the 212+ with the fan turned down should be a bit quiter than the small fan spinning alot faster.

Shopping at newegg saves you ~$100 bucks with shipping (estimated to Chicago) and you have some better components.

If you were tempted to go do the Hack or dual boot, stay with Radeon video boards. They are better supported in OS X as Apple uses Radeon cards.

I would swop out that processor for an i7 so you have HT technology and grab a larger and faster SSD.
The difference when using lots of large images will be like night and day when working on the SSD, once your done with your images, drop them onto the HDD for storage.

tim wrote in post #14329304
64GB SSD is enough for OS and maybe your swap and page files

Question Guys...

if the SSD is just "64GB" definitely the O.S. (windows 7 64bit or other windows OS) is enough but how about the other applications and softwares like Lightroom, photoshop suite, etc?

will all fit on that 64GB?

thanks..

Keema wrote in post #14365663
Question Guys...

if the SSD is just "64GB" definitely the O.S. (windows 7 64bit or other windows OS) is enough but how about the other applications and softwares like Lightroom, photoshop suite, etc?

will all fit on that 64GB?

thanks..

Yeah it should be fine. I have quite a lot of software stuff installed and I'm sitting at 50GB on my main SSD.

Thanks @Numen

how about games like NBA 2k12? plus those application that i mentioned will it be enough?