boomerx01 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey Guys - can you give me your feedback on this setup? I think the graphics card is the only weak link but I am not planning on playing any video games with it. Case - Lian Li PC-V351B Micro ATX PSW - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V DVD - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD Writer Model iHAS424-98 MOBO - GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX CPU - Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W GPU - MSI N9400GT-MD1G GeForce 9400 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 MEM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 HDD - Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Total Price - $880.81 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prachtkeks Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hello :-) Looks pretty good! The system should be working flawlessly using Tonymacx guide. Be aware of the CPU cooler with the Lian Li case you selected. Certain coolers are too tall for it. The Intel stock cooler of course fits, but is pretty noisy. Make sure the MB has the latest BIOS installed. The Lian Li case is a beauty in itself! Enjoy your system! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerx01 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hello :-) Looks pretty good! The system should be working flawlessly using Tonymacx guide. Be aware of the CPU cooler with the Lian Li case you selected. Certain coolers are too tall for it. The Intel stock cooler of course fits, but is pretty noisy. Make sure the MB has the latest BIOS installed. The Lian Li case is a beauty in itself! Enjoy your system! You think the graphics card is OK? I saw that note about the CPU cooler. I found a few that will fit according to the reviews on NewEgg. I have been readying TonyMacX guide and built the system according to his specs. Thanks! In regards to the BIOS update, do I have to do that before the OS is installed, and if so, how can I do that? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theotherone Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My CPU-Cooler is a ZALMAN 9500 with added cage for 1156 sockets, works pretty well. You can do the bios-update anytime, i have no problem with it doing it with a running system. The 300 GB WD Raptor is sweet, today i would eventually go with a 80 GB INTEL SSD instead (only system and apps).. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildemon989 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Just to let you know, I have the same mobo, cpu, and RAM that you suggested, and you RAM will be downclocked to 1333MHz, you just have to set this in the bios with you baseclock. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerx01 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 My CPU-Cooler is a ZALMAN 9500 with added cage for 1156 sockets, works pretty well. You can do the bios-update anytime, i have no problem with it doing it with a running system. The 300 GB WD Raptor is sweet, today i would eventually go with a 80 GB INTEL SSD instead (only system and apps).. Thanks. Your system in your sig is almost exactly what i want. I was considering getting a 1TB drive for storage or using my DNS-323 NAS for storage. So maybe the SSD is a good option then? Was just concerned about compatibility with hackintosh stuff. Just to let you know, I have the same mobo, cpu, and RAM that you suggested, and you RAM will be downclocked to 1333MHz, you just have to set this in the bios with you baseclock. baseclock, is that a setting? Something under the mem timings? Sorry, I don't have the parts yet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildemon989 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 baseclock, is that a setting? Something under the mem timings? Your memory timing have nothing to do with memory speed. The board that you are going to be getting only supports 800/1066/1333/2200 MHz out of the box. I have the same RAM that you have and I learned this the hard way. To get to a speed of 1.6GHz, you'll have to increase the baseclock, and then decrease the multiplier of the CPU. This keeps the CPU at around 2.66GHz. Both the CPU and RAM refer to the baseclock, and then use their specific multipiers to get to the frequency they need. Now, if you are planning to not overclock, I'd suggest the same ram, but running at 1.333GHz, with tighter timings(Something like 7-8-7-24, versus 9-9-9-24). This will help you get the same performance from your RAM, with a lower frequency. Timings are how many cycles the memory waits to access the data. The shorter timings you have the more the RAM processes. This is why if you have tighter timings, you do not need the fastest RAM. Note, you will have to set the timings in the BIOS most likely. Now, this is very easy, and you don't have to fool with the CPU or memory clocks to do it. It has it's own page for it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerx01 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Your memory timing have nothing to do with memory speed. The board that you are going to be getting only supports 800/1066/1333/2200 MHz out of the box. I have the same RAM that you have and I learned this the hard way. To get to a speed of 1.6GHz, you'll have to increase the baseclock, and then decrease the multiplier of the CPU. This keeps the CPU at around 2.66GHz. Both the CPU and RAM refer to the baseclock, and then use their specific multipiers to get to the frequency they need. Now, if you are planning to not overclock, I'd suggest the same ram, but running at 1.333GHz, with tighter timings(Something like 7-8-7-24, versus 9-9-9-24). This will help you get the same performance from your RAM, with a lower frequency. Timings are how many cycles the memory waits to access the data. The shorter timings you have the more the RAM processes. This is why if you have tighter timings, you do not need the fastest RAM. Note, you will have to set the timings in the BIOS most likely. Now, this is very easy, and you don't have to fool with the CPU or memory clocks to do it. It has it's own page for it. Ahh, I remember now, my early 2000 days of OC'ing are coming back. There is the same sticks of mem with 7 timings for $9 more. Should I just get that and then don't worry about the tinkering? Also, I think I am going with the SSD (if I can find one). I changed the case and powersupply and saved $100. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1385946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildemon989 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Ahh, I remember now, my early 2000 days of OC'ing are coming back. There is the same sticks of mem with 7 timings for $9 more. Should I just get that and then don't worry about the tinkering? You could, but remember to set the timings. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1386295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerx01 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks. Is cloning a 1 TB OS X to a 160GB SSD drive using superduper possible with a hackintosh? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207327-i5-gigabyte-velociraptor-build-help-880/#findComment-1389176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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