New ~900$ i7 build

[slayem]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a few months (sooner if i can afford) around 900$ preferably
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (gaming, maybe video editing,surfing the internet, watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Sound card, speakers, headset)

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



OVERCLOCKING: no

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200)


The parts i have selected so far are as follows:


COOLER MASTER HAF 932
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
Case 139.99$

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem
CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
279$

XFX Radeon HD 4890 Xtreme
GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150360
200$

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
124$

PSU
Undecided (no idea what to choose)

MOBO
Undecided

HDD
Maybe a 1TB WD drive or something similar

That is basicaly what i have so far, I am open to any sugestions.

Thanks in advance

Matt.

 

[Yoosty]

Lets see if I can help you.

Here is a Mobo/CPU Combo that will save you $15.00.
1. EVGA Micro ATX SLI Micro 121-BL-E756-TR X58: $209.99

2. Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz BX80601920: $279.99 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$15.00
Combo Price: $474.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.230263

Here is a PSU/Case Combo that will save you 10.00
1. Corsair Memory CMPSU-750TX: $119.99 Free Shipping*

2. Cooler Master HAF RC-932-KKN1-GP: $139.99

Combo Discount: -$10.00
Combo Price: $249.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.236865

You can get the Ram below cheaper at Amazon.com then what it is now at NewEgg by over $30.00
OCZ OCZ3P1600LV6GK DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits $113.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P1600LV6GK-PC3-12800-1600MHz-Platinum/dp/B001NFZ5PQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251006988&sr=8-1

HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache $94.99 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

DVD Burner
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

Get one 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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

Scythe MUGEN-2 $36.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093

CoGage True Spirit Heatpipe CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Silent Fan for Intel LGA1366 $37.95
(it is similar to the ThermalRight and cools within 1 or 2 degrees' of it)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=450&products_id=26022

If you go with the CoGage, I would suggest this Mounting Bracket over the Push-Pin one that comes with the Cooler.
Thermalright LGA1366 Bolt-Thru-Kit Retail BOX Bolt-thru Board Mounting kit $9.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=173&products_id=24667

If you want one of the Best CPU HSF Cooler for the Core i7 then I would suggest this one, but it is more expensive.
Thermalright Ultra120 eXtreme-1366 RT Premium Heatpipe Cooler for Intel LGA1366 $74.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=450&products_id=24727

One of the latest Reviews on 1366 CPU HSF Coolers'.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/07/23/intel_core_i7_heatsink_roundup_q309/5

Items you will need.
Thermal Compound.
Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail $4.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154003

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706004

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a few months (sooner if i can afford) around 900$ preferably

Since you will not be doing your Build for a couple of months, you might want to wait until the Core i5 and P55 come out around mid October. Prices will be lower for both CPU, Ram and Motherboards. Since this is for Mainstream users and you will not have to pay higher prices for Triple Channel DDR3 ram, since the P55 will use DDR3 Dual Channel ram. The Mobo I would go for is this one from EVGA when it comes out, since it will have optional CPU Fan Cooler mounting holes for a 775 chipser CPU Cooler besides the one for 1156 (Core i5) CPU Cooler.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/22079-evgas-p55-motherboard-lineup-revealed-p55-ftw-preview.html

Check out this page of the Review: The EVGA P55 FTW Under the Microscope
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/22079-evgas-p55-motherboard-lineup-revealed-p55-ftw-preview-5.html

Hope this helps you out some..