Final Build Core i7 SLI

[jtmoney528]

Please look over this and tell me anything you would change or add


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: End of the week

BUDGET RANGE: $2000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Surfing the internet, Watching movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, OS, Rom Drive

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: EVGA - INTEL

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Do not care about noise level

PARTS:

Monitor: Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 27.5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026

Power Supply: Corsair 750W (HAVE)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Case: Antec 1200 (HAVE)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

CPU: Core i7 Nehalem 2.6
Motherboard: EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58

COMBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.230252

Video Cards: (2x) EVGA GTX 260 SSC 216 Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433

Hard Drive: WD 1 TB Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

CPU Cooler: XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

RAM: OCZ Platinum 6GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381

Fans: (2X) (Side and Middle Case) Antec 761345-75024-0 120mm Blue LED Case Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209011

Total: 1500$ -80 (rebates)

 

[wathman]

Add a second WD 1 TB Black, and stripe the two together in a RAID 0 Array, that will cut down on "load lag" and should improve overall game performance. It will also speed up streaming access if you have a home network and plan to share files. Should only cost you $100 or so more, and give you a noticeable performance return.

 

[jtmoney528]

Add a second WD 1 TB Black, and stripe the two together in a RAID 0 Array, that will cut down on "load lag" and should improve overall game performance. It will also speed up streaming access if you have a home network and plan to share files. Should only cost you $100 or so more, and give you a noticeable performance return.

Would you go with a WD VelociRaptor intead of a second 1 TB Black?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136296

 

[shortstuff_mt]

VelociRaptor's offer very little performance benefit over the current 7200 RPM drives. They're not worth the money IMO.

 

[wathman]

VelociRaptor's offer very little performance benefit over the current 7200 RPM drives. They're not worth the money IMO.

Very true, they also run much hotter, adding unnecessary heat to your system.

 

[jtmoney528]

Thanks guys, I will grab another WD 1 TB Black.

Any other suggestions?

 

[wathman]

just looked at the monitor you picked out... are you paying for your own power bills? 100 watts for the monitor alone... I think my 46" flat screen in the living room uses 80 more watts than that, and I don't keep it on all day. Otherwise, go with as large a monitor that is practical for you.

 

[jtmoney528]

just looked at the monitor you picked out... are you paying for your own power bills? 100 watts for the monitor alone... I think my 46" flat screen in the living room uses 80 more watts than that, and I don't keep it on all day. Otherwise, go with as large a monitor that is practical for you.

The computer is only on when I am using it, which is mainly for gaming. I have two laptops that I use for internet browsing so I never leave the desktop on unless I am on it.

 

[Yoosty]

Very true, they also run much hotter, adding unnecessary heat to your system.

Yes they do, but if you use another HDD that is 7200 rpm, then your Veloci-Raptor will run at that speed also..