I7 Build

[noxifide]

Hi all first time posting. Been wanting to build a decent budget system for web design and gaming mostly. Could use some suggestions.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-2 weeks from now (7-29-09)

BUDGET RANGE: $1,000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Photoshop=Web Design=Gaming, Gen use

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Case, kb/mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com; amazon.com;

PARTS PREFERENCES: x58 platform / i7

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

[gkay09]

^ Do you require even a monitor in that budget??
If Yes, then it would be tough to accommodate it within $1000...But if you are able to increase it to $1100, then you can include a monitor with the build...

CPU + Mobo + RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216527

HDD -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

Graphics card -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150394

CASE + PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.208702

DVD -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136168

OS - Win 7 RC1 64-bit till the WIN 7 is officially out...

Total - $975 (Without rebates and shipping and monitor not included)

 

[huron]

Good find on the initial combo. The HDD is fantastic as well. The only thing that worries me about the suggestions is the PSU - I'd stick with something like Antec Earthwatts, PC Power and Cooling, or Corsair.

You should be able to get a quality PSU by those companies for a decent price (sometimes includes rebates) and then pick out a nice case as well.

 

[noxifide]

No monitor needed I have a 22" at home. Also friend is giving me an Antec 900 for a case. Will need a good psu for sure.

 

[noxifide]

Ok I went with the corsair 650 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

I still got about a 100 bucks to spare - should I go higher on the gpu 4890? or more ram?

 

[waynec121]

4890 will be much better then more ram. If you have plans on CF another 4890 down the road you might want to step up the PSU to the Corsair 750tx.

Hope I could help and good luck with the build!