I7 again - First time builder - Clarifications pls

[nakkal]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: couple of weeks -- the closer the better) BUDGET RANGE: max $900

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Wedb design, Programming, surfing the internet, watching movies. NO GAMING.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Second monitor

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: None

PARTS PREFERENCES: None

OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 and 1280x1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

1. No Gaming at all.

2. Will the PSU be enough? My requirement on the video card is just two outputs. Can I add a basic card in the future and will the PSU support it?

3. I am getting only 3 GB because I am planning to get 3 more after some price drop. is there a better replacement for the current memory I have selected?


Core® i7 920 Processor - $199 [BOUGHT] http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727

ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - $195 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386

Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) - $60.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148263

Western Digital Caviar Black 750 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 32 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II - $64 [BOUGHT] http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Black-WD7501AALS/dp/B001CW9NL2

ASUS EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB 192-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - - $35 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121319

Antec Sonata Designer ATX Mid Tower Case with 500w Power Supply - $80 [BOUGHT] http://shop2.frys.com/product/5912344

Antec 761345-75093-6 92mm Case Fan - Retail - $7.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209004

Nippon Labs 18" (1.5 ft.) SATA II Cable with locking latch Model SATA-L0.5-R - $6.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816027

Dell S2309W 23" Monitor - $149 [BOUGHT] http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?sku=320-7339

Dell 17" Ultrasharp - Already own

 

[jbakerlent]

I'd recommend getting a different case without a power supply and buying a power supply such as this one separately: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016. Also you are aware that the motherboard comes with SATA cables? Finally, I prefer this graphics card although it's not quite as cheap: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161262. Hope this helps!

(Edit) Hmm.. links not working was referring you to the ModXStream 500W and the 4850 Graphics Card...

 

[radiowars]

Looks good, if you want to add a second card later get an ATI, if not stick with the Nvidia. Other than that, looks fine.

 

[nakkal]

I'd recommend getting a different case without a power supply and buying a power supply such as this one separately: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016. Also you are aware that the motherboard comes with SATA cables? Finally, I prefer this graphics card although it's not quite as cheap: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161262. Hope this helps!

(Edit) Hmm.. links not working was referring you to the ModXStream 500W and the 4850 Graphics Card...

The power supply that comes with the case is also 500W power supply. Why do I need a different one?

I didn't know that the MB comes with SATA cables. Thank I will not buy them separately.

 

[jbakerlent]

Although both the power supplies are 500w builders don't usually recommend using psu's that come with cases because they are almost always cheap, unreliable, and inefficient. The one I recommended has several advantages including the fact that it is modular (this means that you only plug in the cords you need and save space and improve airflow as a reult, it's 80 plus certified meaning it's very efficient, and it's buy a reliable company so you know your parts will be getting a steady supply of clean power for a long time. Let me know if you have more questions.