Computer Build

[codingman]

Hi I was making a list of parts for a computer I'm gonna build, I wanted to ask for any modifications to the list or whether they are incompatible. Keep in mind this will be using Ubuntu (or fedora)!

Here is the list:

motherboard: Asus P8Z77-LE
CPU: intel i5-3550
PSU: True Power Trio TP3-550 (my old rig)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2X1600C8B
GPU:nVidia GeForce 7600 GT

I mainly use SketchUp and some other stuff like GIMP, some OCing and basic uses.

Any comments and help is appreciated!
Codingman

[GWBouge]

You should be good for a while with that. It looks like that PSU has an 8-pin CPU power connector, but double-check, you may need one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119267

Other than that, I'm not sure how the 7600 GT compares to the Intel HD 2500 graphics that are on that CPU, but if you don't feel like buying another video card, it may well be worth the extra $30 or so to jump up to the i5-3570k with HD 4000 graphics.

[codingman]

The PSU has a 4-pin, not 8-pin, so I should be good.

[codingman]

Oh, and if anyone has any CPU suggestions, that would be very helpful.

[CharlesA]

Go with the i5-3570K instead of the 3550.

[codingman]

mmm... ok i guess, a little too pricey but I guess I can chip in 40 bucks.

[oldfred]

My old 7600GT quit. I heard a pop and computer kept working. Next morning my wife could not get it to even turn on. I replaced power supply, still no power. replaced motherboard, still no power, then investigated 7600GT issues. My capacitors were almost all open on top where they had expanded. So which capacitors were used on your 7600GT will make a difference on its life.

The 4000 graphics are a big improvement over the 3000 series.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_hd4000_ivybridge&num=1

Last page does hierarchy chart so you can compare performance.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
Within two levels or boxes you will not notice much change. The 3000 graphics are two boxes down from 7600GB so they are nearly equivalent.

[codingman]

My old 7600GT quit. I heard a pop and computer kept working. Next morning my wife could not get it to even turn on. I replaced power supply, still no power. replaced motherboard, still no power, then investigated 7600GT issues. My capacitors were almost all open on top where they had expanded. So which capacitors were used on your 7600GT will make a difference on its life.

The 4000 graphics are a big improvement over the 3000 series.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_hd4000_ivybridge&num=1

Last page does hierarchy chart so you can compare performance.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
Within two levels or boxes you will not notice much change. The 3000 graphics are two boxes down from 7600GB so they are nearly equivalent.

I'm not gonna use built-in graphics, i'm gonna be using the lucid virtu feature on the board to actually make use of it.

[CharlesA]

The onboard 4000 graphics would probably be better than the 7600.

[codingman]

The onboard 4000 graphics would probably be better than the 7600.

I'm not changing the card though. So I stay with built in.

[codingman]

Anyone have a good nVidia card they would like to recommend?

[codingman]

Ok, the main point of this thread was to see whether these parts were compatible, not to complain about the GPU, I am not going to upgrade my GPU, as it will cost too much on my budget.

[CharlesA]

They should work fine.

I've been running a Nvidia GTX 560Ti for a while and like it. :)

[codingman]

Thanks CharlesA, just needed an approval before I buy a $400 machine that doesn't work.

[CharlesA]

Been building boxes for what seems like forever, and I haven't run into any real compatibility issues. It's not what it was in the 90s. :D

[Bandit]

Been building boxes for what seems like forever, and I haven't run into any real compatibility issues. It's not what it was in the 90s. :D

QFT.. :)


Doesnt the i5 have integrated video? It may be better then his existing 7600. Which btw, if the card is old. It may be AGP and new mother boards dont have AGP. Something to think about.

Also I support Charles suggest to go with the 3570K. The K means its clock multiplier is left unlocked which will make over clocking less of a pain.

Cheers,
Joe

[mips]

Doesnt the i5 have integrated video?

Yes but harnessing it is dependent on the motherboard chipset.

[codingman]

The 7600 GT has PCI-E 1.0, not AGP, so I'm fine unless PCI-E 2.0/3.0 does not support PCI-E 1.0 cards.

[CharlesA]

PCIe is backwards compatible.

[codingman]

PCIe is backwards compatible.

I thought so.