Need tips on gaming rig.

[anndreww]

-Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - 79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
-OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory -Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail - 109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
-COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper SGC-6000-KKN1-GP Black ABS Bezel, SECC Body ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - 149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194
-GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - 269.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128374
-GIGABYTE GV-N285-1GH-B GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - 339.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125255
-CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - 139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
-Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail - 288.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
-XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail - 39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
-LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM - 23.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
-RAZER Arctosa Silver USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail - 44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114010
-RAZER DeathAdder RZ01-00150100-R3M1 Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Optical High Precision Gaming Mouse - Retail - 49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153007
-Creative FATAL1TY 3.5mm gold-plated Circumaural Gaming Headset - 49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158051
-RAZER Goliathus Mouse Pad - Speed edition - Full Multi Language - Retail - 17.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826999058
-Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM - 6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

TOTAL: 1553.85

I want to get the best bang for my buck, so are there anythings that I can change into to save money or for better performance? I don't mind spending a few extra dollars if there is an improve in performance.

P.S. I will be using a 22" monitor. Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit and I have around 2k budget.

 

[MykC]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.174581 CM Sniper and Corsair 850TX $250 - $20MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.173430 Gigabyte UD4P and GTX 285 $580 - $50MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029 Xigma Dark Knight $40 (Intel)

The motherboard, gpu, psu and case are all top notch.

 

[anndreww]

Ahh, I see. I'll add that in to see how much I can save.

 

[MykC]

Based on reviews on the products, customer reviews, theirs specs the combo discount and their MIR. In additon 1000W is more PSU than you'll need even if you SLI 285s.

 

[anndreww]

Thanks! Still open to more suggestions.

 

[anndreww]

Bump..

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks! Still open to more suggestions.

I can't see anything worth changing. All in all your build is great. If you wanted save some money you could go with the CM690 case, but that's about all I can think of. Well maybe the mobo. If your planning on going with SLI then maybe take a look at this mobo down below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128386 $209.99
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

 

[waynec121]

Agreed, I think what you have listed is a very solid build and will treat you very well! You can always add in a second gtx 285 later on when you need it too. Oh and with the monitor you have I doubt that you will even need SLI, unless one day you upgrade to a 1900x1200 resolution monitor.

And +1 to MykC on the combos. That should help you save some money!

Other than that I think it is good to go, so if you are ready to buy go for it!

 

[MykC]

PSU/CPU combo expired
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165527 CM Storm Sniper with i7920 $410 ($30 combo discount) is an active one