Rate This Computer

Please Rate this computer that im thinking of getting.

Processor: Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-8GBXL

Video Card: Galaxy 84GFE6DC2EMM GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card
(not a high end gamer and didnt wanna spend a heap on it)

Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Power Supply: COOLMAX CX-400B 400W ATX v2.01 Power Supply

Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEB 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case

I will be building this myself so yer what do you guys think?

Total Cost:$811.93

Bargin or not?

 

It's not bad, definitely some older tech like the graphics card might hinder your performance in modern gaming a little. But if you're not a huge gamer then it's more than adequate. Good luck with the build!

 

I think it's a good computor for the price you will pay. Good hard drive got one my self. If you are not much in to gaming yeh this computor will work great.

 

Pretty good, although the graphics card is seriously going to hold you back if you are planning to run high demanding games on it. If you change your mind and decide to get a better graphics card you will also need a better power supply unit. I recommend the Nvidia GTX series if you want a seriously good graphics card, something like the GTX 560 ti and above will do fine.

 

Yer my power unit thing was like 320 PSU but i got a 400 PSU just cause i can, but yer i dont really game on my computer, thats why i got an xbox =D

 

5/10.

That proc is worse than an i7 2600k [like $20 more] or the i5 2500k [cheaper than what you picked]

Second, you're using a dead socket. There will be no new CPU's released on the 1366 socket. This means if you want to upgrade, you need a new mobo first.

Third, the motherboard and processor you did pick, (the 950) supports Triple channel ram but you only have dual channel. Not much more so foolish not to get if that's the processor you end up choosing.

Fourth, the motherboard supports RAM speeds up to 2200 mhz.. I would take advantage of that and snag some faster RAM. (triple chan at 2200mhz would be sick)

Fifth, motherboard does not support SATA 6gb/s. This isn't necessarily a problem, but 6gb/s ports are becoming standard in motherboards and in drives.

Sixth, you're using 1x 8GB ram stick.. That's single channel. If you want to use dual channel, take the amount of RAM you want and put half on each channel. If you're using triple chan, divide the amount of ram you want among 3. You have triple and dual chan capabilities that you're completely ignoring.

You're going to want a more powerful GPU. Even if you're not gaming heavily, GPU's can be useful for all sorts of things and definitely isn't the place to skimp out (not saying get a $300 GPU, just saying upgrade to one slightly better than what you picked because that will be where you're bottleneck is). With the power supply, you're risking $800 worth of equipment with a $30 PSU.


TL;DR: You can get a better machine and prepare yourself for future upgrades for the same price if you match up some of the hardware better.

 

Honestly, I would reconsider on a few points:

1) The CPU is not great, not bad either, but for the price you would be FAR better off getting an i5 2500k. You may see the "i5" and instantly think it's bad but it is seriously the best value CPU on the market atm. It's pretty much an i7 2600k (Intel's flagship mainstream processor atm) without HT, but in the real world that translates to like a 1-3% difference anyway.

2) If you go with a 2500k, you're going to need a different motherboard, the 1155 socket to be exact. I would recommend something in the Z68 family, as it's pretty much the cream of the crop when it comes to features. You can get a VERY nice Z68 motherboard for the price you were going to pay for that X58.

3) For your RAM, you're either going to want to buy another 8GB stick or split it up and buy 2x4GB. I'm assuming you're going to listen to my suggestions when I say this. If not, and you decide to stick with the X58 platform, you're going to want to buy triple channel RAM. Make sure it is supported by the RAM, don't just buy 3x8GB sticks.

4) That GPU is very old and even if you're not going to be gaming I would recommend something better. Something like a HD 5670, 6670, GT 440, GT 540, etc. They're all inexpensive solutions but will be far more efficient than a 8400 GS.

5) I personally would get a better PSU.

If needed I can put together an ideal build if you give me a budget.

 

Take a look at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115083&Tpk=xeon 1230

Its i7 2600k without gfx and ht, cheers.

 

What Ivy said, the i7-9xx series is best for video renderings and not the best for gaming. Get a i5 2500k or a i7 2600k with a better graphic card for your build, it'll perform much faster.

 

With the price tag on that processor, you might as well switch to an i5 2500k and get you an LGA1155 motherboard. Spend less on the hard drive and you can get a much better video card also.

 

I'd give it an 8/10 for price.

 

You might want a better graphics card though.

 

Considering the price would give it a 7.5/10.

A lot of the tech in is borderline on transitioning, so holding on for a bit could pay off.

 

7/10. Would be 8.5/10 if you had a new GPU like a 7970. An SSD would make it 9/10. The final 10 would probably be in a better CPU and a good power supply like a Silverstone.