APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP
BUDGET RANGE: around $1000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: DVD and eventually Bluray ripping, torrent downloading, HD playback and streaming to Popcorn hours, internet browsing and general multitasking
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: 27" Dell Ultrasharp Monitor, Case (Antec 900), 750gb HD, Keyboard and Mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg and Superbiiz
PARTS PREFERENCES: intel i7 CPU
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Not sure I need this
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I have been doing alot of research and I think I am ready to build my computer. I really don't know which graphic card to choose however. Please give me suggestions or comments on my picks
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=i7-920BOX
combo deal with
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Core i7/ Intel X58/ DDR3/ CrossFireX/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
$433.98
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
$99.99
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
$124.99 ($114.99 after rebate)
GIGABYTE GV-R485MC-1GI Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125258
$129.99 ($1099.99 after rebate)
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
$29.99
I will eventually get a hp mediasmart server to store all my media on, but in the meantime I will be using this computer. Do I need any addition parts, like a CPU cooler or is the stock going to be sufficient. Will a standalone network card be worthwhile or not. Is 6gb ram sufficient for ripping DVDs and Blurays or will I benefit for increasing RAM.
BUDGET RANGE: around $1000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: DVD and eventually Bluray ripping, torrent downloading, HD playback and streaming to Popcorn hours, internet browsing and general multitasking
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: 27" Dell Ultrasharp Monitor, Case (Antec 900), 750gb HD, Keyboard and Mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg and Superbiiz
PARTS PREFERENCES: intel i7 CPU
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Not sure I need this
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I have been doing alot of research and I think I am ready to build my computer. I really don't know which graphic card to choose however. Please give me suggestions or comments on my picks
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=i7-920BOX
combo deal with
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Core i7/ Intel X58/ DDR3/ CrossFireX/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
$433.98
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
$99.99
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
$124.99 ($114.99 after rebate)
GIGABYTE GV-R485MC-1GI Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125258
$129.99 ($1099.99 after rebate)
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
$29.99
I will eventually get a hp mediasmart server to store all my media on, but in the meantime I will be using this computer. Do I need any addition parts, like a CPU cooler or is the stock going to be sufficient. Will a standalone network card be worthwhile or not. Is 6gb ram sufficient for ripping DVDs and Blurays or will I benefit for increasing RAM.