Hi,
Long time reader, but first time posting.
Was wondering if you guys could rate this build before I purchase it. This is meant primarily for gaming, but will also be using it for school and some photoshop projects. Lots of multi-tasking. I plan on using Windows 7 Profession since I got two free copies from my university back in August.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a month
BUDGET RANGE: below 1400 Before Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Heavy Gaming, photoshop, programming, movies, surfing, homework, etc
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, Window 7 Professional
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Amazon, Newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference
OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm want to do most of the ordering from Amazon because there's no tax and everything but the heat sink has free shipping. Most of the prices listed are from amazon, not newegg. Only thing I plan on buying off of newegg as of right now is the harddrive. If you guys see any ways of cutting costs I would be glad to hear it but I'm pretty set on these parts. Oh and quiet would be nice. =P
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CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail --- $199 (Microcenter)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Motherboard
ASUS Rampage II GENE LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail --- $212.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU Cooler
Cogage True Spirit CPU Cooler by Thermalright 1366 Cooler --- $37.95
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002HO329...
RAM
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail --- $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Graphics
XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Retail --- $259.99
PSU
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 - Retail --- $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HD
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" - Retail --- $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
DVD Drive
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner LightScribe Support - Retail --- $30.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Case
Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail --- $119.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Monitor
ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers - Retail --- $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Total = $1350 ish