APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Tonight
BUDGET RANGE: ~1000. I'd like to get a new monitor, but it can wait
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Sibelius/Sequencing, Videos, General
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers, Mouse, Monitor (need to save up more), OS (Win 7 64bit home premium), Video Card (Powercolor HD 5850 in the mail)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, but open to good deals
PARTS PREFERENCES: Indel and ATI
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No, but possible in future
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Gaming PC with the CPU oomph to handle my screwed up multi-tasking and system-heavy applications like Sibelius and Fruityloops
Current Selections
OKGEAR 18" SATA II Cable Model GC18ATASM12 - OEM $3.98 for 2
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM $31.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail $109.99 before $10 mail in rebate
Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM $14.99 (I could use something a little newer and cleaner than my 10 year legacy keyboard)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ - Retail $85.99
Seagate 1TB HD
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $164.98 for combo
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $429.98 for combo
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I'm wondering also if two 6+2 PCI power connectors from the PSU will work with the two 6 pin connectors I think the powercolor 5850 requires. So, do I need adapters, or am I a newb?
I'm looking to lower the cost and/or confirm that these all work together and will get the job done. I considered dropping down to an i5, but I the hyperthreading of the i7 860
Was also considering a smaller SSD to handle programs and OS, but I'm a little wary of the current prices on SSD's vs. performance increase.
Oooor, has something fancy new and improved come out in the last few days I don't know about the would recommend a completely different setup, socket, etc. ? The only things I have so far are the Mouse and Video Card (5850).
Thank you again Tom's Folks!
BUDGET RANGE: ~1000. I'd like to get a new monitor, but it can wait
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Sibelius/Sequencing, Videos, General
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers, Mouse, Monitor (need to save up more), OS (Win 7 64bit home premium), Video Card (Powercolor HD 5850 in the mail)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, but open to good deals
PARTS PREFERENCES: Indel and ATI
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No, but possible in future
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Gaming PC with the CPU oomph to handle my screwed up multi-tasking and system-heavy applications like Sibelius and Fruityloops
Current Selections
OKGEAR 18" SATA II Cable Model GC18ATASM12 - OEM $3.98 for 2
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM $31.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail $109.99 before $10 mail in rebate
Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM $14.99 (I could use something a little newer and cleaner than my 10 year legacy keyboard)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ - Retail $85.99
Seagate 1TB HD
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $164.98 for combo
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $429.98 for combo
.................
I'm wondering also if two 6+2 PCI power connectors from the PSU will work with the two 6 pin connectors I think the powercolor 5850 requires. So, do I need adapters, or am I a newb?
I'm looking to lower the cost and/or confirm that these all work together and will get the job done. I considered dropping down to an i5, but I the hyperthreading of the i7 860
Was also considering a smaller SSD to handle programs and OS, but I'm a little wary of the current prices on SSD's vs. performance increase.
Oooor, has something fancy new and improved come out in the last few days I don't know about the would recommend a completely different setup, socket, etc. ? The only things I have so far are the Mouse and Video Card (5850).
Thank you again Tom's Folks!