~$1750 Gaming PC

Hey guys. I'm looking to build a new computer. I last built one 4 years ago, and I think it's time to update.

Approx. Purchase Date: Sometime in the next 2 weeks.

System Usage: Gaming, Music, Movies, Net Surfing

Preferred Website: Newegg, but will use others if necessary

Overclocking: Probably some, but I want some longevity so it won't be extreme

SLI: In the next 8-12 months, probably

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Noise doesn't bother me, as I shut it off at night, and I don't mind it humming when I'm gaming.

Parts I Have Already Purchased:

SAMSUNG 2333SW High Glossy Black 23" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1 (1000:1) w/ HPCP Support - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001314

BFG Tech BFGEGTX275896OCXE GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143196

SeaSonic M12D SS-850 850W ATX12V V2.3/EPS12V V2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151067

Parts I Am Pretty Sure Of:

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119160

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136317

LITE-ON Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner LightScribe Support - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106280

Parts I Think I Like, But Would Like Some Input On:

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145220

Vigor Monsoon III LT Dual 120mm Fan CPU Cooler Socket 1366 Ready - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835702007


I'm really struggling selecting a motherboard. I also eventually plan to put a Blu Ray player (maybe burner) in this machine once they come down in price a little more. I would appreciate any input on any of the stuff above. I'm about 100% sure i7. The rest can be debatable if you think I'm doing something wrong. For a motherboard, I want to be able to SLI. I'm probably going to do that in the next 8-12 months. I also have a wireless card that will need to fit in a PCI slot. I would like to have a lot of USB ports. I'll be running XP 64 bit until Windows 7 is out and battle tested. Anything else you need to know just ask. The mobo needs to be less than $300 for sure, and the cheaper the better, but I don't want a complete cheapo. Thanks guys.

What makes memory timings better? I'm not questioning you. I just don't know. I've built one computer in my life, so I'm by no means an expert at this.

Lets see what I can find for you to check out.

Here are a few Mobo's you should check out tat meet your requirement for wireless card that will need to fit in a PCI slot and price range .
ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131359

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $259.99 ($239.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374

ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157163

Ram prices went higher the last few days at NewEgg, but they probally will be some deal as we get close to Labor Day. Check these Ram brands below out.
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) OCZ3G1600LV6GK $124.99 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227365

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 1600 (PC3 12800) TR3X6G1600C8 G $149.99 ($139.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate Card) Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145236

Get either of these CPU HSF Coolers'.
XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $44.98 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029

CoGage True Spirit Heatpipe CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Silent Fan for Intel LGA1366 $37.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=26022

If you go with the CoGage, I would suggest you get this Mounting Bracket, instead of using the Push-Pin bracket that comes with CPU Cooler.
Thermalright LGA1366 Bolt-Thru-Kit Retail BOX Bolt-thru Board Mounting kit $9.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=24667

One of the latest Reviews on 1366 CPU HSF Coolers'.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/200 [...] dup_q309/5

Items you will need.
Thermal Compound.
Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound - Retail $9.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835608008

You will need this 8-pin Power Extension Cable for most Cases that has Bottom Mounted PSU.
1ST PC CORP. 12" 8-pin EPS extension cable Model CB-8M-8F - Retail $8.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706004

Hope this helps you out some..

Your PCI Wireless card will work in P6T or P6T v2, just was trying to keep cost down. The difference between them is that the P6T v2 has Dual Lan and 16+2 phase power compared to 8+2 phase power and Single Lan on the P6T.

I checked the images on Newegg and to me, both will have one PCI slot open, even with use of a dual slot video card. I guess we need a third opinion to break the tie...