New SFF build

[renaisancexx]

Hi all,

I am coming from a AMD 64 X2 3800+ computer and it is showing its age. I am currently purchasing items for an i7 860 build. This will be used for heavy photoshop with some HD video editing in the future. I am tired of a full tower and wanted something smaller so I went SFF.

I already have:
CPU - Core i7 - 860 2.80GHz
Motherboard - Gigabyte P55M-UD2
PSU - Antec TruePower 550W
RAM - 2xG.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333
Case - Lian Li PC-V351
Optical - Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R
HD - Intel X25-M 80GB


I want to add 2TB for storage and can't decide between the WD Caviar Green 1TB and the Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB or would a WD Caviar Black 1TB benefit me at all?

I also do occasional gaming and cant decide if I should go with a HD 5850 or HD 5770. The resolution would be 1920x1200.

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

My last concern is that I am moving to Japan and am wondering if there would be a way for me to bring the completed build on a plane.

 

[Blain]

The WD Black is 100% the way for you to go.

 

[renaisancexx]

How much of an improvement would I see over the Green or Samsung?

 

[Blain]

Just buy the WD Black and move on with your life.

 

[renaisancexx]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Blain]

Once you go "Black" you never go back.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

lol

 

[Knavish]

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

Uhhh... you've got more than $1000 parts from Newegg on there already? How does that work?

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: Knavish

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

Uhhh... you've got more than $1000 parts from Newegg on there already? How does that work?

He's putting it all on black?

 

[yh125d]

If the drives are for storage only, I'd go for the green. You'll appreciate the lower sound and heat (particularly in a SFF where thermals are def a concern. if it were a boot drive I'd definitely say go for the black or samsung, but not for storage

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Knavish

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

Uhhh... you've got more than $1000 parts from Newegg on there already? How does that work?

He's calculating like the Federal Government does...
Just classify any expenses over the $500 as "off budget" items. :thumbsup::laugh:

 

[warcrow]

That's a great build. Quick question for you guys--would a ATI 4890 fit in that case well?

 

[renaisancexx]

Originally posted by: Knavish

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

Uhhh... you've got more than $1000 parts from Newegg on there already? How does that work?

I've already purchased those items and have $500 left for the rest of the build.

 

[renaisancexx]

Originally posted by: warcrow
That's a great build. Quick question for you guys--would a ATI 4890 fit in that case well?

Yes it would. It can even hold a 5870.

 

[Knavish]

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

Originally posted by: Knavish

Originally posted by: renaisancexx

My budget is around $500 and I wanted to purchase everything by mid November.

Uhhh... you've got more than $1000 parts from Newegg on there already? How does that work?

I've already purchased those items and have $500 left for the rest of the build.

Ok. Makes sense. Enjoy!