New i7 Build

[fizzziks]

Rate my i7 build. I don't plan on overclocking. I plan on using this for gaming, music, web browsing.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

and I plan on getting the i7 CPU from Microcenter at http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727

Thanks!

 

[wathman]

that Corsair 850 Watt is overkill for your system, If you aren't going to be doing crossfire, a Corsair 650TX would be more than enough. Not sure what your budget is, but a 5870 is a nice step up from the 4890. If cost is more of a concern, the 4890 is an excellent choice.

 

[Niklas_13]

You have a i5 / i7 socket 1156 board and the CPU you have is a i7 920 and its a Socket 1366, Make sure you fix that or you might need a hammer

If you do xfire down road a 750W PSU will be good

If you go SLI i like the 850W

Would be nice to know the rez of your monitor

but for 1680x1050 a HD5850 would be nice if 1920x1080 a HD 5870 would rock

 

[fizzziks]

Interesting... so if I go with an i5, here is my new build... comments/suggestions?

Going with your i5 suggestion, here is my new build:

Micro Center - Core i5 750 Processor Boxed

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards


Thanks

 

[Niklas_13]

That looks alot better, A few questions

1 Do you plan to xfire or sli ? if you do i like the board in your first post

2 Whats your rez on your monitor