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For a year now I have been always browsing Tomshardware and just now decided to make a forum account.

I am looking to build a new computer soon and I would really appreciate it if you could just check over my list and make sure I am not buying something that is not compatible with another part and parts that are Overpriced. (Note: All prices are in Canadian so prices are going to be substantially more compared to US).

My budget is $3000 plus or minus a few hundred bucks
*Note I am only 14, so I ain't a genius with a computer and don't have alot of building experience.
The build is mainly for watching HD movies and playing games maybe some video rendering and little animation. I want this computer to last for around 4-5 years. (2-3 years for gaming)
LIST:

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM $148.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22438

Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case $193.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

PSU: Corsair HX1000W CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX 20/24PIN ATX 80A 12V Afc Modular Power Supply W/ 140MM Fan $275.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=28797

HD: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s ( Will be getting another one when I get more money) $224.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136296
I don't Need Space

MOBO: EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard $374.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188039

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 $359.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Cpu Cooling:
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Paste $9.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26895

Coolermaster V8 CPU Heatsink Cooler (Says lga775 but has a lga 1366 bracket) $71.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=35004&vpn=RR-UV8-XBU1-GP&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $249.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224

GPU: BFG GeForce GTX 295 576MHZ 1792MB 1.998GHZ GDDR3 PCI-E (Will get another one of these before Summer) $624.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35672 (It says 659.99 but price compared to Newegg.ca they will deduct the difference)

Monitor: ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen (Buying this but will start using my 42" TV) $270.49
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

Headset: PLANTRONICS GameCom 367 3.5mm Circumaural Stereo Headset $49.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826265064

Mouse: Logitech G9 laser Mouse $59.99
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10094050&catid=27320

Keyboard: Logitech G15 2ND Gen Gaming Keyboard $69.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26151&promoid=1065


TOTAL: $3399.28 CDN or $2,629.36 USD With shipping + tax (Weak Canadian Dollar)
I need some help cutting my total to atleast $2800-$3200 CDN

Something I really need to know is my Power Supply good enough to eventually support Two gtx 295's? 2 HD's maybe even 4 or so later?

THANKS IN ADVANCE





 
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Corsair says it's enough.
If you feel the need to lay out a bit more, there's the Enermax Revolution 1050W, which has some glowing reviews, but it's hard to find and a bit more expensive.

If that's going to be your only drive to start, just RAID a couple Caviar Blacks. Save money, start with more storage.
 
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your choice of the evga motherboard is good. you will find better support and a great forum at evga. I have one, (X58) quite happy with it. have checked its benchmarks with everest 5, it leads some tests to the asus p6t, and trails some of the same. overall, it is a very good mb. look into the razer death adder mouse, it's a great gaming mouse if thats what you're into.
 
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This ram:
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381

I save around $100 so my total is still $3299.99 So I need some more suggestions to cut the price to around $3000.
Thanks
I also decided to keep with the EVGA board because its ratings are good and it comes with some software for overclocking.

Should I get a different graphics card? As that is costs $600+ and probably $700+ with tax.

I want to get a high end card but money is also a big thing I can not exceed my budget by alot.
 
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Next i'd chop down on the hard drive. This guy is very very close to the speeds of the raptor drives. Consider the extra space a bonus. Knocks ya down another ~$125
WD 640 Black

You might want to see if you can find some combo deals on some items. Newegg ussualy runs some great combo deals on some of the items you've got in your rig.
 
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Impressive build. I have no idea about the headset, but the rest are fine choices.

@Shadow703793: he's talking about two GTX 295 cards, not just one. A 650TX can handle one such card, but using it with two is scary IMO. It would also need adapters because that setup needs 4 PCI-E connectors. For what it's worth, nVidia has certified 3 PSUs for GTX 295 dual-SLI so far, and they are all rated 1200W.
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
I'm sure the 1000HX would do here, but I wouldn't bet on the 650TX.

 
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So, you want to cut the price a bit...

Cheaper case (RC-690)

Cheaper HDD (WD6401AALS)

Cheaper mouse and keyboard (spend $15 on each; ask your relatives to buy you nicer stuff later for birthdays or whatever)

Don't buy an aftermarket cooler (you don't need it unless you overclock, and you don't really need to overclock that CPU just to play games; plus, you can also add the cooler later).

Cheaper PSU ($30 less)
Enermax Galaxy Dxx 1000W Power Supply ATX V2.0 EPS12V SLI RoHS 24PIN 135MM Fan Modular
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=26291&vpn=EGX1000EWL-00&manufacture=ENERMAX
 
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Just a few things. If you do need for space, this is your best bet. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152102

And you may want to consider a 64GB SSD along side that one above, instead of a velocirapter.

2) An Antec 902 should be fine.
3) MOBO: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362 (more reliable) or if possible: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128361

And as for a great bank for buck GPU, get this: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130441
 
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Since all the heavy hitters have weighed in on the hardware, let me toss my two cents on your headset.

The Gamecom are a good way to go. Try and find a 777 on sale though--the simulated dolby is great if you are trying to game.

I know a few who swear by them--probably worth the extra 15$ or so
 
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Antec 1200 $188
http://www.pcvonline.com/productDetails.aspx?prodID=6952

Corsair TX750 $113
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC8887&vpn=CMPSU-750TX&manufacture=CORSAIR

ASUS P6T $300
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35603&promoid=1065

Core i7 920 $349
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/198010/Intel/BX80601920/

OCZ Platinum $150
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381

2 x Sapphire HD4870 1GB $249 x 2 = $498
http://www.esng.ca/productDetail.php?category=Video%20Cards&subcategory=&pid=719300034955&isid=8596

Xigmatech Dark Knight $49
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/213736/Xigmatek/HDT_S1283DK/

WD Caviar Black $90
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=34286&promoid=1065

Vista 64 Home Premium OEM $130
http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=437246

BenQ V2400W $350
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=30183&promoid=1065

Logitech G15 $67
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/126850/Logitech/920_000379/

Logitech G9 $60
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10094050&catid=27320

Sennheiser PC151 Gaming Headset + free Assassin's Creed $80
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=29322

Total: $2424 (before any MIR) + GST

Buy from ncix.com with price matching, pay no PST if outside BC, plus add a $10 gift card and receive free shipping.
 
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OKAY Here is my updated build


Antec Twelve Hundred Mid Tower Gamer Case $187.95

Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core Processor LGA1366 2.66GHZ $348.39

EVGA X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 $379.99

BFG GeForce GTX 295 $632.99

Corsair HX1000W CMPSU-1000HX 1000W $243.99

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Paste $9.99

Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM $89.98 X2 = $179.96

OCZ Platinum 6GB DDR3 3X2GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 $149.99

Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283 CPU COOLER $48.95

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64BIT $129.99

Razer Lachesis Banshee Gaming Mouse *Free $20 Mouse Pad* $69.99

Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition Gaming Ultrapolling Keyboard $69.99

Samsung SH-S223F/BEBN 22X Speedplus Writer $22.99

ASUS VK242H 23.6IN Widecreen LCD Black 1920X1080 $270.49

Express Coverage - with "ZERO Dead PIXEL" Exchange $13.52

All from NCIX
TOTAL: $2,759.17
Additional Insurance: $41.39
With Tax:
7% PST - BC residents: $193.98
GST(5%): $138.56
MY TOTAL: $3,103.71 Canadian Dollars

PLANTRONICS GameCom 367 3.5mm Circumaural Stereo Headset $49.99

 
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^From BIOS.


Oh lol, yes, a 650TX wouldn't do for a GTX295 SLI set up.

And as for the Corsair 1000CX. It's max output is 1246.1W(W=A*V).
 
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u say ur only a 14 yr old? wow... quite a good spec there, if your going for speed id stick with the WD raptor.. dont bother going for the SSD.. not worth the extra greens.. again as stated previously... cut out the mouse and keyboard aswell..
which ever way u go.. gl and keep us posted
 
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At this point like said above if your really set on bringing your price down past $3000, i'd cut the mouse and keyboard. I'd buy some cheapo generic brand and wait till you can upgrade those parts. That would put you pretty close to your target. Another thing you could look at is the case. Maybe try finding a good antec or coolmaster mid size case instead of the full tower. Other than that I'm not sure if i'd change much of anything at this point. I think you'd really start cutting into your preformance if you did.
 
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What case would you guys recommend?
 
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I was in the same boat as you for the case, if you care about airflow and don't care about the black colour inside your case then go for the NZXT TEMPEST

http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/182844/NZXT/Tempest/ I price matched it with for 125.40

You can also go for Cooler Master 690, it's cheaper but comes with less fan and no side window. So if you are planning on getting extra fans and the side window it will cost pretty much same as that tempest.
 
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Probally just because its the latest and greatest. I really don't think its worth the price hike up. That's why i still stay with the antec 900 recommendation.

Major differences that i could find, the verison two is a tad bit wider(+.5") and taller(+.2"). It also has an extra expasion slot.
 
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