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Last time I built a computer was maybe 4 years ago and I have not kept up with technology. Now that my previous build is becoming slow, and I just saw a nice refund from my school, I'm looking to build again.

With that being said, I'm kind of lost haha.

My general uses will be for trading, so not CPU/GPU intensive. I do mess around with photoshop every now and again. I also play some old school games, so again not intense. I do plan on watching blu rays and HD material (1080p). I also plan on either going with 2 24" inch monitors, or 1 large 30 something 1080p HDTV, but until I decide or see a great deal on either, I'll stick with my single 19" from the previous build.

CPU: Intel Core i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374
ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131359

Because my needs aren't very crazy, I chose the two cheaper and reputable brands.

RAM: G. Skill 6gb (3x2gb) DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231225
OCZ 6gb (3x2gb) DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227375

I pick these because they are cheap, and well the reviews are still pretty good. i can always bump up to the OCZ platinums for $150. I have OCZ platinums in my previous build.

Video Card: NO IDEA, need 1080p, for HDTV or 2 monitors. No problem handling HD video.

Hard Drive: Looking at this Intel X25-M 80gb SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820167005

I have 4 other hardrives along with 4 externals so space is not a problem.

Power Supply: PC Power and Cooling, not sure what kind, maybe 700watt?

DVD: LG Black 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136133

Possibly an X-Fi sound card to go with my z5500 speakers.

If I'm missing something let me know. Opinions, again let me know.

Thanks in advance.


Message edited by danky on 02-21-2009 at 04:07:24 AM
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Oh and I've been contemplating whether or not I wanted to watercool. I don't plan on overclocking, but my computer now is pretty loud so I'd prefer as quiet as possible.

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