Hi guys,
I have come to the experts to check out my parts for my 1st build from scratch. I have replaced most of the parts from my old PCs but a complete build is a 1st! I would like you to review my parts list and make any suggestions.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Very soon
BUDGET RANGE: 1000 - 1500 USD
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Internet Browsing, Media Center, some Photoshop, possibly some video editing in the future, Not really a gamer, burn DVDs from content on my TivoHD
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have a wireless mouse and keyboard. I might get by with my 19" widescreen to stay under budget but I could be convinced to get a new one now.
I planned to use the Windows 7 RC.
I also already purchased the i7.
Processor -
Core® i7 920 Processor Boxed
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727
$200 - loving that deal!
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg is fine.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe. Never done it before but I would like to.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I guess I don't need it if I don't play many games
In some cases I put a few choices -
MoBo
ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Xtreme Phase w/ CrossfireX support, TurboV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386
209.99
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
99.49
DVD Drive
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
31.99
I'm tempted to get a BlueRay player but might wait on it.
Memory
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
114.99
Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
99.99
I will swap out another WD SATA drive from my existing PC.
case
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
139.99
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
54.95
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
79.99
Video card
SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
159.99
Monitor
Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-7345
$219
ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 12000 : 1) Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051
139.99 after rebate
ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers - Retail
169.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052
1. Should I purchase a different heatsink or use the stock one from Intel?
2. For a 1st build would I have an easier time working with full tower case? Should I buy PSU extension ahead of time? I am not sure if I should go for the cheaper case or the more expensive one.
3. Is the video card too much, not enough?
4. I just got an email about that 3rd monitor from newegg today. It looks like a pretty good deal.
If I buy the most expensive items I have listed I am within the range ($1275 or so).
Thanks for any help or suggestions!
I have come to the experts to check out my parts for my 1st build from scratch. I have replaced most of the parts from my old PCs but a complete build is a 1st! I would like you to review my parts list and make any suggestions.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Very soon
BUDGET RANGE: 1000 - 1500 USD
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Internet Browsing, Media Center, some Photoshop, possibly some video editing in the future, Not really a gamer, burn DVDs from content on my TivoHD
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have a wireless mouse and keyboard. I might get by with my 19" widescreen to stay under budget but I could be convinced to get a new one now.
I planned to use the Windows 7 RC.
I also already purchased the i7.
Processor -
Core® i7 920 Processor Boxed
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727
$200 - loving that deal!
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg is fine.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe. Never done it before but I would like to.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I guess I don't need it if I don't play many games
In some cases I put a few choices -
MoBo
ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Xtreme Phase w/ CrossfireX support, TurboV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386
209.99
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
99.49
DVD Drive
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
31.99
I'm tempted to get a BlueRay player but might wait on it.
Memory
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
114.99
Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
99.99
I will swap out another WD SATA drive from my existing PC.
case
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
139.99
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
54.95
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
79.99
Video card
SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
159.99
Monitor
Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-7345
$219
ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 12000 : 1) Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051
139.99 after rebate
ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers - Retail
169.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052
1. Should I purchase a different heatsink or use the stock one from Intel?
2. For a 1st build would I have an easier time working with full tower case? Should I buy PSU extension ahead of time? I am not sure if I should go for the cheaper case or the more expensive one.
3. Is the video card too much, not enough?
4. I just got an email about that 3rd monitor from newegg today. It looks like a pretty good deal.
If I buy the most expensive items I have listed I am within the range ($1275 or so).
Thanks for any help or suggestions!