Here is my i7 build, I have questions listed under each part =]
DVD Drive: LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153
Question 1: Is samsung a better company? I found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
Question 2: Is the 1200 worth getting over the 900? Would another brand of case be more suitable. I want my components to run cool.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
Question 3: Home premium should suffice, right? dont need ultimate...
Question 4: As for my video card, I was going to splurdge and get the ATI HD 4870 X2 but i'm starting to think I don't really need it right now. Do I really want to spend 500 bucks on something that will be not worth 500 bucks in 10 months? I don't need to best card on the market, I can go for the second best for now and sell it later. What card do you guys recommened, and nvidia or ati? Keep in mind I will be playing my games on a 37" Vizio 720p lcd tv. I do plan on eventually using crossfire or sli.
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
Question 5: Is this a good choice for a hard drive? I wanted the 32 mb cache and a good size/speed hd for a cheap price, and this is what i found. Should I get a cheaper video card, and get the 300 gb velociraptor?
Mobo: ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131346
Question 6: Best i7 mobo to get? Asus, I've read, offers great overclocking options.
Memory: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223
Question 7: Should I spend the extra 20 bucks for the DDR3 1600? 1.5v is needed for the X58s right?
These have been finalized:
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007
I've already purchased the PSU for $175 off buy.com, it was too good of a deal to pass up.
Also, if you have any comments that don't have to do with my questions, please feel free to say them. Don't be scared to massacre my build =P
DVD Drive: LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153
Question 1: Is samsung a better company? I found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
Question 2: Is the 1200 worth getting over the 900? Would another brand of case be more suitable. I want my components to run cool.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
Question 3: Home premium should suffice, right? dont need ultimate...
Question 4: As for my video card, I was going to splurdge and get the ATI HD 4870 X2 but i'm starting to think I don't really need it right now. Do I really want to spend 500 bucks on something that will be not worth 500 bucks in 10 months? I don't need to best card on the market, I can go for the second best for now and sell it later. What card do you guys recommened, and nvidia or ati? Keep in mind I will be playing my games on a 37" Vizio 720p lcd tv. I do plan on eventually using crossfire or sli.
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
Question 5: Is this a good choice for a hard drive? I wanted the 32 mb cache and a good size/speed hd for a cheap price, and this is what i found. Should I get a cheaper video card, and get the 300 gb velociraptor?
Mobo: ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131346
Question 6: Best i7 mobo to get? Asus, I've read, offers great overclocking options.
Memory: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223
Question 7: Should I spend the extra 20 bucks for the DDR3 1600? 1.5v is needed for the X58s right?
These have been finalized:
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007
I've already purchased the PSU for $175 off buy.com, it was too good of a deal to pass up.
Also, if you have any comments that don't have to do with my questions, please feel free to say them. Don't be scared to massacre my build =P