Help build a computer

[vac]

Hello everyone,

 

I ordered some pieces of hardware to build my first custom computer to use for gaming and AutoCAD modeling.

 

Here we go:

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS

Computer Case: CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced - Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handles, White
Desktop Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10)
Hard Drive: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX
Desktop Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.4 GHZ 6 MB Cache - BX80646I54670K
Optical Drive: Pioneer Electronics USA Blu Ray Combo Drive, BDC-207DBK
Motherboards: Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gbps USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 Intel Motherboards GA-Z87-HD3
Solid-State Drives (SSD): Kingston Digital 120GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height) with Adapter Solid State Drive 2.5-Inch SV300S37A/120G
 

I need ...

To know if anything is missing other than screen, keyboard, and mouse.

Step by step instructions on how to put everything together.

To know how to install the SSD and get the most out of.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

 

Note that this is my first personal build and I am not a hardware geek.

[Guest]

Get windows 8.1

[Mansel]

Carey holzman on youtube.

[Mixzzz]

Get windows 8.1

Not everyone likes it...

[Guest]

Not everyone likes it...

Is faster and more responsive than windows 7 and dx 11.1/2 and much more features, just get class shell of start is back and it's a better windows 7

[2CoolforCPU]

I think that you should have gone with windows 8.1, just because at some point then are going to stop making software and such for windows 7. Atleast thats what i think

[Jrobertson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMRvz_IYSgM

 

Even though these parts are not the same as yours follow the basic steps and you will succeed and also everything comes with instructions if you get stuck. 

[Tmh85]

I would go with 8.1 but looks good!

[Mixzzz]

Is faster and more responsive than windows 7 and dx 11.1/2 and much more features, just get class shell of start is back and it's a better windows 7

Im not against it but im not able to use 8 because it doesnt support one program

[Guest]

Im not against it but im not able to use 8 because it doesnt support one program

Every thing works for me ins windows 8.1 what doesn't work for you?

[MarvinKurzweil]

I would change the power supply with an RM model,such as the Corsair RM 650 Watts,and the RAM with a 2x4 GB kit,from Corsair series PRO or Kingstone

[Mixzzz]

Every thing works for me ins windows 8.1 what doesn't work for you?

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[Guest]

Miniframe SoftXPand 2011 Duo

It appears it's a issue on their development end and not directly attributed at windows 8 not being able to run it

[Mixzzz]

It appears it's a issue on their development end and not directly attributed at windows 8 not being able to run it

I know... Waiting for win 8 support for a while now...

[vac]

I would change the power supply with an RM model,such as the Corsair RM 650 Watts,and the RAM with a 2x4 GB kit,from Corsair series PRO or Kingstone

I realized that CX600 600 Watt is not yet 100% Haswell compatible, so I ordered this one "Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply" which according to Corsair is 100% compatible with Haswell CPU.

 

But why should I go with 2x4 GB instead of 1x8 GB ram? The reason I went with 1x8 GB because this will allow for 32 GB ram memory upgrade later if needed.

[Guest]

I realized that CX600 600 Watt is not yet 100% Haswell compatible, so I ordered this one "Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply" which according to Corsair is 100% compatible with Haswell CPU.

 

But why should I go with 2x4 GB instead of 1x8 GB ram? The reason I went with 1x8 GB because this will allow for 32 GB ram memory upgrade later if needed.

You don't need a special psu just disable a simple option and your good

[nj4ck]

I realized that CX600 600 Watt is not yet 100% Haswell compatible, so I ordered this one "Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply" which according to Corsair is 100% compatible with Haswell CPU.

 

But why should I go with 2x4 GB instead of 1x8 GB ram? The reason I went with 1x8 GB because this will allow for 32 GB ram memory upgrade later if needed.

Its better to go with dual RAM modules as you'll then be running them in dual-channel, which theoretically doubles the transfer rate between the RAM and the chipset memory controller. SIgnificantly increased performance is the result.

[vac]

You don't need a special psu just disable a simple option and your good

I think they got me, it is too late now.

Just for educational purpose, what is the option that need to be disable and what feature would be compromised in the process?

 

 

Its better to go with dual RAM modules as you'll then be running them in dual-channel, which theoretically doubles the transfer rate between the RAM and the chipset memory controller. SIgnificantly increased performance is the result.

Then, probably I need another 1x8 GB ram?

[nj4ck]

Then, probably I need another 1x8 GB ram?

 

Either that, or 2x 4GB. If you do serious AutoCAD work, I'd recommend going with 16 GB, there's really no "too much" with those programs when it comes to RAM.

[SirReallySam]

Every thing works for me ins windows 8.1 what doesn't work for you?

I prefer 8.0...

[PatHeist]

I think they got me, it is too late now.

Just for educational purpose, what is the option that need to be disable and what feature would be compromised in the process?

 

 

Then, probably I need another 1x8 GB ram?

Haswell CPUs have two really-low-power states that they can enter when utilized to a very low degree. For a PSU to be fully compatible with this it would need to be able to supply very low wattages at the same constant rate they're expected to when in their sweet-spot, or close to it. Not call PSUs can handle this, and one that can would be nice. A 750w will also allow you headroom to CrossFire/SLI in the future, so that's a nice bonus.

And yeah, you'll probably want to get another 8GB RAM stick. Try to do your best to get the exact same one you already bought, down to the part number. 

I trust the video posted earlier will be good enough for you to be able to put everything together? Just remember the little things like mounting the CPU cooler putting the mobo in the case, popping in the rear I/O shield, motherboard standoffs etc. 

Installing the SSD and getting full use of it isn't too hard. Just be sure to install the OS on it. That's pretty much it. Also, remember that although applications get good use of the SSD speed, it doesn't help with anything besides level loading times and save/loading times in your games. So you might want to put those along with all your movies and music on the harddrive.

[Guest]

I think they got me, it is too late now.

Just for educational purpose, what is the option that need to be disable and what feature would be compromised in the process?

 

 

Then, probably I need another 1x8 GB ram?

[vac]

Haswell CPUs have two really-low-power states that they can enter when utilized to a very low degree. For a PSU to be fully compatible with this it would need to be able to supply very low wattages at the same constant rate they're expected to when in their sweet-spot, or close to it. Not call PSUs can handle this, and one that can would be nice. A 750w will also allow you headroom to CrossFire/SLI in the future, so that's a nice bonus.

And yeah, you'll probably want to get another 8GB RAM stick. Try to do your best to get the exact same one you already bought, down to the part number. 

I trust the video posted earlier will be good enough for you to be able to put everything together? Just remember the little things like mounting the CPU cooler putting the mobo in the case, popping in the rear I/O shield, motherboard standoffs etc. 

Installing the SSD and getting full use of it isn't too hard. Just be sure to install the OS on it. That's pretty much it. Also, remember that although applications get good use of the SSD speed, it doesn't help with anything besides level loading times and save/loading times in your games. So you might want to put those along with all your movies and music on the harddrive.

 

I ordered the same exact one (1x8GB) again, so I should expect 16 GB (2x8).

 

Do mean I should move my both C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) to hard drive instead of SSD so that software will be installed there. Example D:\Program Files (x86) and D:\Program Files (x86) assuming that D:\ is on my hard drive.

 

Also do you think I should use the CPU cooler that comes with CPU in the box because I am not planning over clocking my hardware just yet.

[WoodenMarker]

I ordered the same exact one (1x8GB) again, so I should expect 16 GB (2x8).

Do mean I should move my both C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) to hard drive instead of SSD so that software will be installed there. Example D:\Program Files (x86) and D:\Program Files (x86) assuming that D:\ is on my hard drive.

Also do you think I should use the CPU cooler that comes with CPU in the box because I am not planning over clocking my hardware just yet.

Your windows and programs should be installed to the ssd. Everything else can go to the hdd. The stock cooler will do just fine. 

 

There's nothing special to do with the ssd. Just use it like a hdd. 

[vac]

Your windows and programs should be installed to the ssd. Everything else can go to the hdd. The stock cooler will do just fine. 

 

There's nothing special to do with the ssd. Just use it like a hdd. 

 

I heard someone talking about dedicating a 60 GB for cache for max speed load, I kinda didn't get that.

What if I installing big programs/games on hard drive instead of the SSD to save space because I am limited to 120 GB.