$1,700 Budget. Need advice.

[trick]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum and I'm new to computer building, but I know a little. I want to build an i7 computer.

This is what I've picked out:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 Antec 900

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139010 Corsair 750W

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188049 EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 i7 920

Heatsink: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103057 Cooler Master Hyper N520

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227365 OCZ Gold 6GB

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 WD 640GB 7200RPM

Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118032 Sony Optiarc SATA

GFX Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130475 EVGA GTX 275

Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826153003 RAZER Copperhead Laser

Keyboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823175001 Saitek PK02

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001317 Samsung 23"

I would like to know if everything is good and if I should change anything.

My budget is $1,700 including S&H.

I'm only 17, senior now. I will use my comp for basic school needs and gaming when I have time. But I plan on majoring in engineering so I will need to have some engineering programs on this build in the future since I plan on using this in college.

 

[megamanx00]

Yeah.......... your links don't work. Anyway you should be fine using engineering programs on that build. I mean you get some simulators and CAD software, but I can't imagine those really taxing that system too much. Generally you have a lab for anything that isn't meant for a relatively high powered home computer to run.

Anyway for the Hard Drive I say go with a 1TB WD Black. On the GPU end of things Two 4850s would generally be a better option (they are just so cheap now), so long as you're not worried about heat or the power bill anyway .

 

[trick]

Ok, IDK why the links won't work but do think I'll ever run out of memory with 640GB?

 

[jbakerlent]

Ok, IDK why the links won't work but do think I'll ever run out of memory with 640GB?

640GB! Really, where!?

Edit: Just making sure everyone knows i'm joking

 

[computersss]

here are some modifications to make it better and cheaper

antec900
corsair750tx

here is a combo on intel core i7 and asus p6t and ocz gold 1600 6gb that will save you 80$ and the mobo is better and with combo cheaper

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216527

cooler:don't recommend the cooler you picked,if you are going to overclock not too much then get XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

if you are going to overclock much then get Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - Retail

you will need a good thermal paste get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020

or a better one but not in stock now http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835202006&Tpk=ocz%20freeze

640 caviar black

sony optiarc

evga gtx 275

i don't like the mouse i would get the Logitech G5 7 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser Mouse - Retail if you can pay the extra money get the g9

saitek PK02

get a good 24" i choose you an excellent one SAMSUNG T240HD Rose-Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor - Retail

Total:with noctuca cooler 1612$
with xigmatek cooler 1577$

if you don't mind spending all the cash i would like to suggest to get a 2nd drive and run them in raid 0 especially that you will work in engineering so you will need faster hardrives and more space

edit: i am too slow in writing a post so i was posting writing before any post so i didn't see the other posts so i would like to tell you first that 640 gb isn't called 640 gb of memory it is called 640 gb of space anyway if you are a gamer you will probably need alot of space also if you are going to do enigineering

 

[shortstuff_mt]

if you are going to overclock not too much then get XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

That cooler doesn't come with the back plate for the LGA 1366 boards. You'll want this one if you're considering Xigmatek.

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail

 

[computersss]

That cooler doesn't come with the back plate for the LGA 1366 boards. You'll want this one if you're considering Xigmatek.

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail

ooooooooops sry i know that but i was trying to be fast so i didn't notice that i copied the normal one not the dark knight

 

[trick]

Thanks for the help, I'm looking into everything right now. Isn't 120mm too big?

 

[computersss]

you are welcome,are you talking about the cooler?if so then noooo

 

[trick]

Yea, I'm talking about the cooler. Would I be able to get a 92mm that is good? In the reviews for the fan I want, everyone says they overclocked their i7 to 3.4 etc with no problem. I don't plan on overclocking higher than 3.0 which I'll probably do a couple months after having my computer.

Also, for the mobo. What is better? The one from my OP, or the one computersss recommended?

 

[computersss]

i can't find anywhere any 92mm cooler that support LGA 1366,anyway i still don't know why do you want to get a 92mm?120mm is the standard for i7 and the xigmatek will suit you and it isn't expensive,also the mobo you chose is good but asus and gigabyte are simply the best

 

[trick]

The original fan I posted supports LGA 1366.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103057

 

[Yoosty]

There is one from Scythe, the "KATANA3. But it is not efficient as the Scythe MUGEN-2 or Xigmatek Dark Knight and it is only .25 inches shorter.

Scythe SCKTN-3000 92mm Sleeve "KATANA3" 3Heat Pipes CPU Cooler $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185096

Better CPU Cooler that will not overhang ram slots.
Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail $36.99 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $44.98 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

Also here are some Combo's that NewEgg has on the parts you picked that will save you some more money.

Combo of Graphic card and CPU
1. EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR: $239.99
2. Intel BX80601920: $279.99

Combo Discount: -$20.00
Combo Price: $499.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.211232


Combo of Mobo and Ram
1. OCZ Technology, Inc. OCZ3G1600LV6GK: $99.99
2. EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR: $234.99

Combo Discount: -$22.00
Combo Price: $312.98
$10.00 Mail-In Rebate Card
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.207824

Hope this helped you out some more.

 

[trick]

Thanks for all the help. I guess I'll get the Dark Knight cooler. Also thanks for the combo deals. What case do you think is better. Antec 900 or 902?

 

[computersss]

well both are great but if you are going to spend the amount on the antec 902(170$) then get a full tower recommended:HAF 932(150$) or antec 1200(170$) i don't think that the antec 902 worth the money

 

[trick]

Yea, I guess I'll stick with the 900.