Approximate purchase date: Within a month
Budget range: $700
Primary purpose: Multitasking, Photoshop, Internet browsing, Games
Parts not required: Processor (have Core i7 940), Monitor, Keyboard + mouse
Preferred websites for parts: Newegg.com
Parts preferred: Since I have the processor already, I need to look for compatible options. Mobo and tower need support upgrade (if any!) in future
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor resolution: Already have a Asus 1920x1200 monitor
Additional comments: Keen on cost, reliability and performance. Planning on Windows 7 + Linux
Parts:
Processor: Already have Core i7 940
Mobo:
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail
or
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM:
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK - Retail
PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail. Considering 750W just in case I am planning to add more to the system in future - but can come down to 650W?
Cooling unit:
Need help on selecting one... How about:
Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Hard disk:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Case:
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - Hopefully this has less noise and beter cooling!
Monitor: Asus HDMI monitor (Have already)
Video Card: Undecided: not looking for frequent gaming, but definitely HDMI output for movies, image editing etc.
The total, excluding the video card, comes to $732. I am planning to pickup a good DVD drive and speakers, which may add another $100.
I am wondering if I can cut back a little on the above config to save a few more dollars, but unsure if I will lose on performance and expandability...
Please provide your suggestions/comments on this build. Thanks a ton!
Budget range: $700
Primary purpose: Multitasking, Photoshop, Internet browsing, Games
Parts not required: Processor (have Core i7 940), Monitor, Keyboard + mouse
Preferred websites for parts: Newegg.com
Parts preferred: Since I have the processor already, I need to look for compatible options. Mobo and tower need support upgrade (if any!) in future
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor resolution: Already have a Asus 1920x1200 monitor
Additional comments: Keen on cost, reliability and performance. Planning on Windows 7 + Linux
Parts:
Processor: Already have Core i7 940
Mobo:
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail
or
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM:
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK - Retail
PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail. Considering 750W just in case I am planning to add more to the system in future - but can come down to 650W?
Cooling unit:
Need help on selecting one... How about:
Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Hard disk:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Case:
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - Hopefully this has less noise and beter cooling!
Monitor: Asus HDMI monitor (Have already)
Video Card: Undecided: not looking for frequent gaming, but definitely HDMI output for movies, image editing etc.
The total, excluding the video card, comes to $732. I am planning to pickup a good DVD drive and speakers, which may add another $100.
I am wondering if I can cut back a little on the above config to save a few more dollars, but unsure if I will lose on performance and expandability...
Please provide your suggestions/comments on this build. Thanks a ton!