My build

[Powered]

Hi, I am considering this set up, But I have a couple of questions. First would I be able to add a KillerNIC K1 network card as I could not see one in the option tabs. Not sure how quiet this case/system will be so any input their would be welcome, let me know what you all think, thx in advance

Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM SNIPER - NEXT GEN GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-880 Quad Core (3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P7H57D-V EVO: FULL ATX, TRUE USB 3.0 & SATA 6.0GB/s
Memory (RAM)
8GB CORSAIR XMS3 DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (4 x 2GB)
Graphics Card
2GB ATI RADEON™ HD 5970 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
80GB Intel® X25-M 2.5" SSD (34nm / upto 250MB/sR | 70MB/sW)***SPECIAL***
2nd Hard Disk
500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
RAID (HDD 1 & 2)
NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NONE
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling
800W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan
Processor Cooling
COOLIT ECO A.L.C (ADVANCED LIQUID COOLER)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Xtreme Audio
Network Facilities
?????
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD

 

[Gorman]

Hi Powered welcome to the forums.

The case is a gaming case, not really built for silence. Its about average for fan noise etc as its quite open with lots of grills.

I havnt seen the Killer Nic around in a while so im not 100% sure we sell it anymore, perhaps one of the call centre guys will jump in on this and correct me.

From what i have read you will be fine with the normal gigabit connection anyway.

Rig looks good on paper! needs a corsair PSU!

 

[Zeplini]

Hi Powered

I have to admit i am a fan of the Sniper case and wish we sold them when i bought the cosmos 1000, its a great case for a gaming set up and if you want to run any oveclocks i have agree with Gorman on the sound being around medium, but my cosmos has insulation for noise which can have the oppopsite effect becouse of heat and get loud under heavy load.

Looks a very nice system by the way.....

 

[Maestro]

Hi Powered,
The spec looks good, but I would make a few tweaks if I were buying. I would change the chosen SSD to the new 60gb OCZ Vertex 2. These new SSD's are powered by the SandForce SF-1200 controller and are pretty much at the top of the pile in the SSD perfomrance stakes. Also your motherboard supports SATA 6 Gb/s. To get maximum performance out of a standard HDD, maybe change your 500gb sata 3 Gb/s drive to the new 640gb Western Digital Black SATA 6 Gb/s drive. And finally, I would agree with Gorman and choose the Corsair PSU. Your GPU is a beast and would be much better of with a Single Rail, High ampage PSU which the corsair PSU's are. ObviOusly budget is the main factor but have a tweak and see what you can come up with.

 

[Powered]

Thanks for replys/sugestions, Ive edited the build an think am going to go for this:

Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM SNIPER - NEXT GEN GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-880 Quad Core (3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P7H57D-V EVO: FULL ATX, TRUE USB 3.0 & SATA 6.0GB/s
Memory (RAM)
8GB CORSAIR XMS3 DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (4 x 2GB)
Graphics Card
2GB ATI RADEON™ HD 5970 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
60GB OCZ VERTEX 2 SATA II 2.5" SSD (upto 285MB/sR | 275MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
640GB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD6402AAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
RAID (HDD 1 & 2)
NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NONE
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling
CORSAIR 850W PSU (TX850) 80+ ULTRA QUIET
Processor Cooling
COOLIT ECO A.L.C (ADVANCED LIQUID COOLER)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Xtreme Audio
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD

 

[Gorman]

looks good!

 

[Powered]

This is what I have just ordered

Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM SNIPER - NEXT GEN GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-960 (3.20GHz) 4.8GTs/8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P6X58D PREMIUM: DDR3, USB 3.0 & SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI
Memory (RAM)
6GB CORSAIR XMS3 TRI-DDR3 1600MHz (3 X 2GB)
Graphics Card
2GB ATI RADEON™ HD 5970 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
3rd Graphics Card
NONE
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
60GB OCZ VERTEX 2 SATA II 2.5" SSD (upto 285MB/sR | 275MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
640GB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD6402AAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
RAID (HDD 1 & 2)
NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NONE
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling
CORSAIR 850W PSU (TX850) 80+ ULTRA QUIET
Processor Cooling
COOLIT ECO A.L.C (ADVANCED LIQUID COOLER)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Xtreme Audio
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD

G19 keyboard = £135
G9x mouse = £65
Pwning people = Priceless!

 

[PaulH]

VERY nice spec you have there, vertex 2 and 5970.....mmmmmmmmmmm