i7 eXtreme

Há dias vi um anúncio de uma máquina baseada no cpu Intel i7 Extreme por € 2.999,00.

Feitas as contas e com o mesmo hardware e software oferecido naquela configuração, consegui chegar aos € 2.750,00. Mas vejam então a "minha" configuração:

Caixa Nox Coolbay HX; Board Asus P6T SE; CPU Intel i7 975 Extreme 3,33 GHz; Memória DDR 3 Triple Channel Corsair 6 GB; 2 discos Seagate Barracuda SATA2 de 1,5 TB cada (3 TB no total); Placa Gráfica nVidia GeForce GTX295 com 1.792MB DDR3; Gravador Blue Ray LG; Gravador DVD LG; Windows Vista Ultimate; MS Office 2007 Basic

Características do hardware:

1.- Caixa Coolbay HX NOX - NXCBH

NOX Coolbay HX is a performance chassis, with acrylic window and a 200 mm blue LED fan in the side. The black interiors makes it one of a kind. About performance, nothing much to say except extreme cooling with 4 included fans and versality, supporting up to 9 drive bays. Cooling and stability are the main features for this chassis. Designed as a gaming chassis, its outstanding performance makes it suitable for an office server or a workstation. The bes of two worlds: cool style and cool performance.

· MB Form Factor: ATX / Micro ATX
· Material: Japanese SECC
· Cooling System:
- Front (intake): 1 x 140mm blue LED fan
- Rear (exhaust): 1 x 120mm black fan
- Top (exhaust): 1 x 200mm black fan
- Side (intake): 1 x 200mm blue LED fan

· Drive Bays:
- Exposed: up to 9 x 5.25"; 1 x 3.5"
- Internal: 4 x 3.5""

· Expansion Slots: 7
· Side panel: transparent
· 3 USB 2.0, eSATA, audio & mic

· Dimensions (D x W x H):
- 500 x 205 x 520 mm
- 500 x 205 x 545 mm (with feet)
· Net weight: 9.4 Kg
· Gross weight: 11 Kg

2.- Board Asus P6T SE


Model Number : N50 > N50-AS031C N50-123456 N50-234567 Specifications
CPU Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor Supports Intel Dynamic Speed Technology

Chipset Intel X58 / ICH10R

System Bus Up to 6400 MT/s ; Intel QuickPath Interconnection
Memory 6 x DIMM, Max. 24 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)*/1866(O.C.)*/1800(O.C.)*/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Triple channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
*Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts).
Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (at x16/x16/x4 mode)
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI

Multi-GPU Support Supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Storage Southbridge
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports Support RAID 0,1,5,10
JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
1 xExternal SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)

*Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. For more information, please refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946557/en-us
LAN Realtek 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Audio Realtek ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
Support Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
ASUS Noise-Filtering
IEEE 1394 VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (one at mid-board; one at back panel)
USB 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS TurboV
- ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design
- Express Gate
ASUS Power Saving Solution
- ASUS EPU-6 Engine
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Crystal Sound:
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2

Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vChipset (N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features Multi-language BIOS
ASUS MyLogo 2

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green)
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output
Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
Front panel audio connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel(Q-Connector)
1 x Power on switch

BIOS 16 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
Accessories User's manual
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
4 x SATA cable
2 in 1 Q-connector
ASUS Q-Shield
Support Disc Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
Image-Editing Suite

Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

3.- CPU Intel Core i7 975 Extreme 3,33GHz



- Velocidade de relógio :3.3 GHz
- FSB : 1366 MHz
- Cache : 8 MB L2 Cache
- 3 anos de Garantia.

4.- Memórias Corsair 6 GB DDR3 Triple Channel



- Each three module set is tested at 1333MHz
- Packaged together immediately following system test
- Tested together at 1333MHz, Vdimm = 1.5V, at latency settings of 9-9-9-24 on X58-based motherboards with a Corei7 CPU
- SP D programmed at: JEDEC standard 9- 9-9-24 values at 1333MHz
- 6144 Megabytes of DDR3 memory
- Three matched 2GB modules
- 100% tested at 1333MHz in X58-based motherboards
- Lifetime warranty

5.- Discos 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA 3Gb/s 1.5TB (3 TB)



ST31500341AS
Combining proven components, state-of-the-art technology and expertise in volume manufacturing, the Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 drive—the 11th generation of this award-winning desktop hard drive family—delivers 1.5 TB of high-performing, eco-friendly digital storage. Designed with industry-leading acoustics and power levels, and award-winning Seagate PMR technology, the Barracuda 7200.11 drive offers the ideal combination of world-class technology and lowest total cost of ownership.

- Key Advantages
Delivers 1.5-TB capacity
- Ships with the industry's most reliable and proven perpendicular magnetic recording technology
- Delivers high performance
120 MB/s sustained data rate
32-MB cache buffer
- Environmentally friendly
Idles at only 8.0 watts, enabling customers to build low-power systems
Meets strict RoHS environmental requirements
- Leverages best combination of technology (areal density, PMR) and proven components for volume availability

6.- Placa Gráfica ASUS GTX295/2DI 1792MB DDR3 PCI-E



- Referência 90-C3CGX0-K0UAY00T Garantia 3 anos

Graphics Engine
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295

Bus Standard
PCI Express 2.0

Video Memory
DDR3 1792MB

Engine Clock
576 MHz

Shader Clock
1242 MHz

Memory Clock
2 GHz ( 1 GHz DDR3 )

Memory Interface
896-bit

DVI Max Resolution
2560 x 1600

D-Sub Output
Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 )

DVI Output
Yes x 2 (DVI-I)

HDMI Output
Yes x 1

Adapter/Cable Bundled
1 x DVI to D-Sub adaptor
1 x Power cable
1 x S/PDIF cable

7.- Drive óptica LG BLU-RAY REWRITER / HD-DVD READER SATA (GGW-H20LBB)



Blu Ray Disc Re-writer 6x, HD-DVD reader 3x, DVDRW 20x, light scribe, black, bulk GGW-H20LBB

8.- Drive Óptica NEC DVD±R 24X 7241 PRETO BULK (SATA)



The AD-7241S burns DVD+R/-R discs at amazing 24x speed, delivering a full 4.7 GB DVD in 4 minutes and below! Double/Dual layer discs are written with 12x, and DVD-RAM burning, with an eye towards data backup, is also supported at 12x. Slot-in CD-Rs recorded by the AD-7241S and enjoy the refined CD sound quality.

This multi-format DVD burner also includes LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling, which uses the optical drive's laser beam to burn images onto LightScribe compatible discs. The drive features a SATA interface for easy installation into today's desktop PC cases.

Read Speed DVD: 16x max. CD: 48x max

Write Speed DVD-R: 24x max. DVD+R: 24x max.
DVD-RW: 6x max. DVD+RW: 8x max.
DVD-R DL: 12x max. DVD+R9: 12x max.
DVD-RAM: 12x max.
CD-R: 48x max. CD-RW: 32x max

Access time DVD: 160 ms CD: 140 ms

Mechanism Motorized tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use

Interface S-ATA

Burst transfer rate 150 MByte/s

Cache 2 MByte

Media supported DVD-ROM, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW (DL), DVD-RAM, DVD+R9, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW with 80mm and 120mm diameter

Modes supported DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I Ready, CD-Bridge, PhotoCD, VideoCD, CD-DA, CD Extra, CD Text

Writing methods DAO, SAO, TAO with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession

Compatibility MultiRead, PC2001, Microsoft Vista

Weight 0.64 kg

Dimensions 148 mm x 42 mm x 170 mm

Special features Dust protected enclosure, buffer under run error prevention,
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling

9.- SISTEMA OPERATIVO MS WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE 64-BIT PORTUGUÊS OEM



O Windows Vista Ultimate proporciona todas as funcionalidades do Windows Vista Home Premium, incluindo o Windows Media Center, o Windows Movie Maker com suporte de alta definição e o Windows DVD Maker. Proporciona também todas as funcionalidades do Windows Vista Business, incluindo rede de empresas, ferramentas de gestão centralizada e funcionalidades avançadas de cópia de segurança do sistema. O Windows Vista Ultimate dispõe também de todas as novas funcionalidades de segurança e protecção de dados que elevam o Windows Vista para um novo nível de fiabilidade.

As edições de 64 bits do Windows Vista destinam-se aos utilizadores mais exigentes que necessitam do máximo desempenho avançado e que estejam a utilizar um sistema informático com um processador de 64 bits. Estas edições adicionam a inovação do Windows Vista a um equipamento de PC topo de gama, para permitir o acesso a grandes volumes de memória, maior segurança e um novo nível de fiabilidade. Funcionalidades de segurança como o Data Execution Prevention (DEP) e o PatchGuard da Microsoft fornecem um patamar adicional de segurança contra ameaças, enquanto que a maior capacidade de memória melhora o desempenho das aplicações com grandes necessidades de memória.

10.- MS OFFICE 2007 BASIC PORTUGUÊS OEM



O que está incluído no Office Basic 2007

Word 2007
Excel 2007
Outlook 2007

[NOTA] - Sem o MS Office 2007, custaria € 2.600,00; sem a drive Blue Ray mas com duas drives ópticas DVD (leitor/gravador), custaria € 2.460,00.