New Build Advice

[kecandeta]

PURCHASE DATE: I'm buying half of the parts this weekend, half of the parts next weekend.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, word processing, music, other entertainment.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, or any other recommended sites.

PARTS PREFERENCES: I know for a fact that I'm going to be building an i7 Core 920 CPU. Other than that, I just want quality parts.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe in the future, but not right now.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1024x768 preferred, but it isn't make or break.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I really want a quiet PC, but again, it isn't make or break. I'm looking to build a computer that can run some pretty high-end games smoothly, but I don't want to go over a $1200 budget. If I can keep it around $1000, I'd be very grateful.


PARTS ALREADY OWNED:

BASE: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

POWER SUPPLY: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

PARTS NEEDED: Well, everything else other than the Core i7 920. That I -do- know I'm getting. Any help?

 

[kecandeta]

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P - $227
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-EX58U4P
CPU Cooler: Sunbeam 120mm w/ TX2 compound - $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004
RAM: OCZ Platinum 6GB - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381
PSU: Corsair 750tx - $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006
GPU: HIS HD4890 - $199
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161276
HDD: WD Caviar Black 640gb - $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319
DVD: LG 22x - $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136152

This is what I'm looking at thus far.

 

[Why_Me]

Nice build ! Don't forget the bracket for that cooler...or just get the Xigmatek Dark Night and a tube of Tuniq TX-2.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207005 $9.99 ($4.99 after $5.00 Mail-In Rebate)
Sunbeam CR-LGA1366 LGA 1366 Core I7 Retention Bracket - Retail

Also that Corsair you have listed is $120 before the mail in rebate. Save yourself $10 and try this psu down below. It's as every bit as good as the Corsair...identical specs.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006382 $109.99 ($79.99 after MIR) Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

 

[kecandeta]

Two Questions:

Is the graphics card sufficient enough?

-AND-

The case is good?

 

[Why_Me]

Two Questions:

Is the graphics card sufficient enough?

-AND-

The case is good?

That's a big yes to both. That case is the most recommended case on here in regards to dual card set ups for the fact it has good size, and cooling not to mention the price is decent. For a single cards set up the Antec 300 is the first choice usually. Seeing how you have an X50 board and a 750w psu it's pretty obvious you have intentions of adding another vid card later on for Crossfire. I'm an Nvidea fanboy myself....I like these gtx 275's myself. But you can't go wrong with either the 4890 or the 275.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133268 $199.99 Free Shipping*
PNY VCGGTX275XPB GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

 

[kecandeta]

This is going to sound like a big time newbie question, as it should, but after I build my system, how do I go about getting the Win7 RC installed on it?

 

[Why_Me]

This is going to sound like a big time newbie question, as it should, but after I build my system, how do I go about getting the Win7 RC installed on it?

DL it from a laptop and/or PC and burn it to a disk.

 

[techwizard08]

That case should be fine. Like Why_Me said, there is a large group of users who all have positive things to say about it.

 

[kecandeta]

Is there a specific kind of disc I need to buy to be able to fit it on? I reckon it's a big download.

 

[kecandeta]

Er, I guess what I'm asking is, how big is the download so I know what size disc to buy?