Here is my parts list for my built. I have never done this from scratch before, only upgraded some components in my current ancient rig ( I am running a Pentium 4...) So if you guys could be so kind as to look it over and make sure everything is compatible...or suggest more appropriate components.
I will mostly surf the web, do HD movie editing and would like to be able to play the fancy games... I am absolutely certain that I want the i7. Everything else is up for debate. I am looking at buying asap (tomorrow). I don't know anything about overclocking, but would like to get into it. I am not interested in crossfire or SLI. (Should I be?)
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support
With the OS my total is $1237, incl. shipping...
Now, since I have never built a complete system I am sure that there are things I forgot. Feel free to add the additional neccessary items. I have all the essential peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse...), but I have no idea if I need to buy additional connecting wires, thermal paste, coolers, or whatever else there may be... Should I add an aftermarket cooler?
Thanks for your help, guys. I am excited to get this project underway and finally replace my old Zuse Z1.
I will mostly surf the web, do HD movie editing and would like to be able to play the fancy games... I am absolutely certain that I want the i7. Everything else is up for debate. I am looking at buying asap (tomorrow). I don't know anything about overclocking, but would like to get into it. I am not interested in crossfire or SLI. (Should I be?)
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support
With the OS my total is $1237, incl. shipping...
Now, since I have never built a complete system I am sure that there are things I forgot. Feel free to add the additional neccessary items. I have all the essential peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse...), but I have no idea if I need to buy additional connecting wires, thermal paste, coolers, or whatever else there may be... Should I add an aftermarket cooler?
Thanks for your help, guys. I am excited to get this project underway and finally replace my old Zuse Z1.