THANOS - My Recent Monster Computer Build
Jul 6, 2023 11:56:47 #
The last computer I built in 2014 was slowly having winblows OS issues causing random system crashes.
Time to put on my antistatic wristband and build it's successor. Here's What's In It:
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Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Chassis with Window PH-ES614P
MSI Z690 Unify Motherboard
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 Cores 5.2 GHz Unlocked
ID-COOLING SE-226-XT Black CPU 120mm PWM Fan 6 Heatpipes
3 x Seagate IronWolf NAS Certified 12 TB HDD (Configured as a 24 TB RAID5 Array) ST12000VNZ008
Gigabyte GEFORCE RTX 3060 Graphics Card with 12 GB 192-bit GDDR6 RAM
32 GB DDR5 5200MHz Vulcan T-Force Lifetime System RAM
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 SSD System Drive
Samsung 980 SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 Swap File Drive
Corsair RMX Series (2021), RM1000x 1000 Watt Power Supply
Microsoft OEM System Builder DVD | Windоws 11 Pro
Pioneer BDR-212DBK 16x Internal BD/DVD/CD Writer
StarTech.com USB 3.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader
Multiple 140mm Cooling Fans
Time to put on my antistatic wristband and build it's successor. Here's What's In It:
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Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Chassis with Window PH-ES614P
MSI Z690 Unify Motherboard
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 Cores 5.2 GHz Unlocked
ID-COOLING SE-226-XT Black CPU 120mm PWM Fan 6 Heatpipes
3 x Seagate IronWolf NAS Certified 12 TB HDD (Configured as a 24 TB RAID5 Array) ST12000VNZ008
Gigabyte GEFORCE RTX 3060 Graphics Card with 12 GB 192-bit GDDR6 RAM
32 GB DDR5 5200MHz Vulcan T-Force Lifetime System RAM
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 SSD System Drive
Samsung 980 SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 Swap File Drive
Corsair RMX Series (2021), RM1000x 1000 Watt Power Supply
Microsoft OEM System Builder DVD | Windоws 11 Pro
Pioneer BDR-212DBK 16x Internal BD/DVD/CD Writer
StarTech.com USB 3.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader
Multiple 140mm Cooling Fans
Jul 6, 2023 11:57:45 #
Jul 6, 2023 12:03:01 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
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Very nice. I built mine in 2016. My, how time flies! It still has good specs, so I'm satisfied.
I did an inventory of the "extra" components I had lying around. After buying a case and couple of other minor parts, I have enough to build another one. Nothing special, though, with a Core i5 processor. I'll get to that one of these days. One problem is finding a place to put it. 😁
Jul 6, 2023 12:03:29 #
Jul 6, 2023 12:08:22 #
Paladin48 wrote:
Aaannddd this time next year it will be wildly outdated.
Kudos
Kudos
"Outdated" is a relative term. My build from 2016 doesn't have the specs of the best build that's possible today, but would I ever notice any difference in performance? There would probably be a difference in processing 100GB of video, but that's not something I do. I have a Core i7, lots of memory, several SSDs, and two optical drives, so I'm all set for several more years.
Jul 6, 2023 12:20:16 #
On your new system. I am perplexed by UHH people who would never think of building a custom computer and end up buying off the shelf prebuilds. You now have a kick fanny machine that will last you for years to come. hum, 32 GB DDR5 5200MHz, blazing fast~!!!
UHH people should realize that one can not plug things into the wrong slots... things have unique slots. for things like the 5200 mhz memory speed, there are instructions on how to custom set the bios [basic input/output system] now called UEFI [Unified Extensible Firmware Interface]. Name change does not make it hard to do.
"having windows OS issues causing random system crashes" Why didn't you just reinstall windows... or was this a moral excuse to justify an new build. I am sure you did not just move to old drive over to the new computer with the windows problems tagging along, or did you and problems disappeared. Of course not you have a new drive.
Jul 6, 2023 12:22:19 #
You will will have yourself a grand machine when you're through putting it together.
Jul 6, 2023 12:35:42 #
dpullum wrote:
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Yes, it is nice to get one built and running, but it's really not that simple. First, you have to be sure to buy parts that are compatible. PCPartPicker.com will help with that. Then, figuring out the directions about what connects where can be a challenge. Many of the directions assume prior knowledge on the part of the builder. The difference in price isn't going to be comparable to baking a cake vs buying one from a bakery. Building one for my son cost $1,440. Mine cost quite a bit more. My Dell and my son's cost just under $900 each, with not a huge difference between them and the homemade.
Jul 6, 2023 12:48:14 #
dpullum wrote:
Well - although it is buggy - the 'old Norge' still works AND it has many programs running that for some reason I can't get to work on winblows 11. When you do a 'Clean Install' on a windows computer, the registry is reset - clearing ALL of your old programs information - like the passwords and the license keys - so a clean install was out of the question. I tried doing a DISM repair - but that didn't help either. So - Yeah - 7 years, a buggy old computer that I really couldn't trust - so time for some new silicon.Why didn't you just reinstall windows.
I am sure you did not just move to old drive over to the new computer. Of course not you have a new drive.
I am sure you did not just move to old drive over to the new computer. Of course not you have a new drive.
Jul 6, 2023 12:52:29 #
flyguy wrote:
Thanos has been up and running since January - boots Photoshop CS6 in 4 seconds. You will will have yourself a grand machine when you're through putting it together.
Hopefully it will last for at least another 7 years, at which point I'm not sure I'll be up for another build.
Jul 6, 2023 13:05:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I can't BUY what I want, or what I can build. And of course what I want is really more than I need Yes, it is nice to get one built and running, but it's really not that simple.
Building one for my son cost $1,440. Mine cost quite a bit more.
My Dell and my son's cost just under $900 each, with not a huge difference between them and the homemade.
Building one for my son cost $1,440. Mine cost quite a bit more.
My Dell and my son's cost just under $900 each, with not a huge difference between them and the homemade.
Nobody builds RAID5 systems any more, and NOBODY that I know of builds their systems with a dedicated swap file drive to reduce data traffic on the system and data drives. Also none of the pre-builts use NAS-Certified HDDs - built to run 24/7/365 for 10 years. My old computer has 3 high-end graphics cards tied together in SLI - but nobody (including me on my new machine) does THAT any more either. I did not put the pedal to the metal with a super high-end graphics card this time - but then the GEFORCE RTX 3060 I installed is no slouch.
So - True - you can't always GET what you Want - -
But if you try sometimes - you CAN build it.
Jul 7, 2023 08:22:51 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Your build looks similar to my build. Assembled mine in 2019, and it is still an excellent/outstanding machine. My youngest son wants it when I am ready to get/build another, lol. He is a computer tech. His daughter said: "Do you know what you have here'? Of course I do, lol... Built for photography specs.
Jul 7, 2023 12:15:03 #
I am 80 years old and still build my own computers, my latest and probably my last, specs.
Corsair mid-tower case (damaged stock) no damage visible.
Corsair 850w power supply
Asus TUF Gaming Z690 motherboard (open box)
64 gigs of Corsair DDR4 3600 ram
MSI Radeon 6950xt 16 gig video card (used)
2 Samsung 870 4 TB SSDs
7 fans to blow out hot air
Ben-Q 32 inch monitor (refurb)
It's going on a year old, great computer.
Corsair mid-tower case (damaged stock) no damage visible.
Corsair 850w power supply
Asus TUF Gaming Z690 motherboard (open box)
64 gigs of Corsair DDR4 3600 ram
MSI Radeon 6950xt 16 gig video card (used)
2 Samsung 870 4 TB SSDs
7 fans to blow out hot air
Ben-Q 32 inch monitor (refurb)
It's going on a year old, great computer.
Jul 7, 2023 17:25:28 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
You Win <LOL> I am 80 years old and still build my own computers, my latest and probably my last, specs.
Corsair 850w power supply, Asus TUF Gaming Z690 motherboard (open box), 64 gigs of Corsair DDR4 3600 ram, MSI Radeon 6950xt 16 gig video card (used), 2 Samsung 870 4 TB SSDs, 7 fans to blow out hot air, Ben-Q 32 inch monitor (refurb), It's going on a year old, great computer.
Corsair 850w power supply, Asus TUF Gaming Z690 motherboard (open box), 64 gigs of Corsair DDR4 3600 ram, MSI Radeon 6950xt 16 gig video card (used), 2 Samsung 870 4 TB SSDs, 7 fans to blow out hot air, Ben-Q 32 inch monitor (refurb), It's going on a year old, great computer.
I will DEFINITELY look into open-box, used and refurbs on my next build !!
Oh - my monitor is a 34" curved Viotek - but BenQ ain't no slouch !!
? why 2 x 4 TB SSDs ? Did you join them into a JBOD 8 TB array ? Or as a 4 TB RAID1 system drive ?
I do have to claim bragging rights on my 24 TB NAS Certified RAID5 Data Drive.
Jul 7, 2023 18:12:15 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
You Win <LOL> img src="https://static.ugly... (show quote)
Sorry, Merlin, I didn't know we were in a competition? No, two separate drives, C and D, have my backup on D drive and saved photos and folders. I forgot to mention that I have an Intel I7 12700 cpu, you got me beat there.
I have never had a problem buying open box, refurb or used, on the mobo, I got for half price, the video card for about 45% of new, the monitor for about 50% of a new one and the case about 20% of a new one.
I consider you the winner, Merlin.
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