How to Choose the Most Powerful Computer

Introduction

Choosing a computer is not a trivial question, especially if it is the most powerful one.

The main thing - a clear agreement of the parameters of all its devices. It is unlikely that you will be able to buy such a computer immediately in the store, so below describes the process of selecting the necessary devices for it.

You need to start with the processor. Intel is recognized as the most powerful and reliable processor, AMD is not yet a competitor to it. You just need to keep in mind that the Intel processor is much more expensive - about 2 times, respectively, and crawl and other prices, primarily the motherboard.

CPU

So, Intel Core i7-990X is chosen at a cost of about $ 1000.

Main characteristics:

¾ Socket - LGA1366

¾ Number of cores - 6

¾ Clock frequency - 3467MHz

¾ Cache L1 - 64Kb

¾ Cache L2 - 1536Kb

¾ Cache L3 - 12288Kb

¾ Max. The amount of RAM is 24GB

¾ Heat dissipation - 130 W

Cooler tower with heat pipes.

Motherboard (motherboard)

The motherboard for such a processor should have:

SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces

3 PCI-E-16 interfaces

CrossFireX system for support of up to 4 video cards

Support three-channel memory

Overclocking Interface

Powerful audio processor

These requirements are met by

ASUS RampageIII Formula (LGA 1366) Intel X58Express, BIOS0505

Operative memory (RAM)

When choosing a RAM, you need to be very careful. The capabilities of most of the sets of RAM of different manufacturers are approximately the same. The main thing when choosing a memory is full compatibility with the motherboard (supported frequencies, latency (timing), supply voltage). The processor supports three-channel memory mode - DDR3, so 3 identical memory slots should be installed. Recommended RAM (RAM)

DDR3 PC3-6400 (DDR3800) / PC3-8500 (DDR31066) with a three-channel controller.

Video card

The choice of video card is, perhaps, the most responsible and difficult choice. The question for what the computer will be used is calculations, work with graphics, the installation of various videos, games. But, since you need the most powerful computer, we recommend three options.

Excellent performance - ASUS ARESRadeonHD5870x2 or ASUSARES.2DIS.4GD5

The maximum speed - NVIDIA GTX660Ti - for fans of games.

Hard disk (hard drive)

The standard variant with partitioning the disk into logical ones is not suitable here, therefore 3 hard disks are installed. The first one is the system one, the second one is the working one and the third one is for storing the data and archives. In addition, it should store important information from the second disk (copy) and regularly monitor them.

So, as a system drive is installed WD1500AD Raptor-X with a capacity of 150GB, it only stores the system and installed programs.

As the second and third drive are installed two identical disk capacity of 2000GB each - WD WD2001 / FASS CaviarBlack2Tb.

Power supply unit (PSU)

The PS should be reliable and powerful enough. According to the reference data, the total power consumption of the above devices is about 800 W (this is the peak value).

It is necessary to add 20-30%.

The number of connectors should correspond to the number of devices (better by 1-2 more), including for video cards.

It is recommended that Enermax Revolution85 + ERV1250EGT.

Housing

The case is chosen in such a size that all devices can be freely placed in it.

Important! On the case it is necessary to install additional fans - 3-4 pieces, depending on their capacity and the design of the selected case.