New Build, Half Done *Updated*

[Kasceis]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Doing it right now BUDGET RANGE: $2000-2250

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming. Watch Blurays. Internet surfing.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel CPU, Mobo. Not sure about video card.

OVERCLOCKING: Yes, If I can figure out how to. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If I need to, yeah.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 (or is 1920x1200 better for gaming?)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I might need a guild to figure out how to throw all this stuff together!

Case: Bought.
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

CPU:
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: Bought.
ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

Hard Drive:
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"

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

Power Supply: Bought.
Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

Video Card:
SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity

Monitor:
Samsung SyncMaster XL2370

Bluray Drive:
LG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM SATA Internal Combo LG Blu-ray Reader & 16X LightScribe DVD±R DVD Burner

CPU Fan:
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler

Speakers: Bought.
Logitech Z-2300 200 watts RMS 2.1 Speaker System

Keyboard: Bought.
Logitech 920-000914 Black 106 Normal Keys Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard

Mouse: Bought.
RAZER DeathAdder RZ01-00150100-R3M1 Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Optical 1800 dpi High Precision Gaming Mouse

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

As you can see, I'm about done, how does this all look? So overall, Rate my build.

 

[sonic-boom]

23" monitor for 300dollars???? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049&cm_re=24%22_asus-_-24-236-049-_-Product

 

[Kasceis]

Yeah, but its LED backlit.

 

[sonic-boom]

OH LED BACKLIT = 100dollars more!!!@!@!@!@!@

 

[shortstuff_mt]

That's a nice looking build. You might want to consider a case with filters to cut down on some of the dust that accumulates in the case.

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $119.80

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $99.98

 

[Kasceis]

That's a nice looking build. You might want to consider a case with filters to cut down on some of the dust that accumulates in the case.

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $119.80

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $99.98

Can't, I bought the case already and have it here.

 

[overshocks]

Not bad build man.

Get the Hyper 212 Plus heatsink instead.

This monitor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049&cm_re=24%22_asus-_-24-236-049-_-Product

Do you want max'ed out settings for your games? Or else a 5850 is fine for 1920x1080

 

[Kasceis]

How does this CPU fan look?

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler

 

[overshocks]

How does this CPU fan look?

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler

It's a good cooler, but it's expensive if you ask me. If you can afford it, go for it.

Or get the H50 ..around same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product

 

[Kasceis]

Alright, I found a good combo deal for the CPU/Win 7. Added to cart. And the samsung HDD is in my cart too. I want to order a CPU fan.. I was leading toward the hyper 212+ but its out of stock.. and need to order a fan now.

So, can someone suggest a $30-40 1156 CPU fan? I one that is easy to install on a 1156.

Also, I need advice on my bluray player.. I heard some have bloatware on them.. need suggestions on that too. I want to order everything except the video/card and monitor right now, since they are both out of stock.

Also the video card, I'm kinda going for max settings, so a 5870 it is.

 

[overshocks]

^You can't wait till black friday and cyber monday to save some money?

 

[cory1234]

hyper 212+: $30 shipped
http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&thispage=01100300U033_BBV3952P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID!

I would recommend a SSD in a 2k budget.

 

[Kasceis]

Thanks guys, what do you think about the bluray player?

 

[overshocks]

Thanks guys, what do you think about the bluray player?

get the most expensive from newegg , the bluray drive not burner.

 

[Kasceis]

^You can't wait till black friday and cyber monday to save some money?

Do you think any of the items I need will be on sale those days?

 

[overshocks]

Do you think any of the items I need will be on sale those days?

Yes most likely, seeing where the economy of the US is going...

cant wait 2 weeks? then get it.

 

[Kasceis]

get the most expensive from newegg , the bluray drive not burner.

Even though the budget is large, I don't have money to throw away. I want the best for a decent price, not just purchasing the most expensive items.

 

[overshocks]

Even though the budget is large, I don't have money to throw away. I want the best for a decent price, not just purchasing the most expensive items.

^I agree, why do you need one anyways, you buy a lot of blu ray movies?

here. this is oem, the retail is more expensive..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136174

 

[Kasceis]

^I agree, why do you need one anyways, you buy a lot of blu ray movies?

here. this is oem, the retail is more expensive..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136174

I have a PS3 for bluray movies on the tv in the living room. This PC is going in the bedroom, and I thought it would be nice to watch blurays movies in bed with the wife. We have netflix for blurays.

 

[overshocks]

I have a PS3 for bluray movies on the tv in the living room. This PC is going in the bedroom, and I thought it would be nice to watch blurays movies in bed with the wife. We have netflix for blurays.

cool

 

[Kasceis]

hyper 212+: $30 shipped
http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&thispage=01100300U033_BBV3952P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID!

I would recommend a SSD in a 2k budget.

Thats not in stock.

 

[overshocks]

Thats not in stock.

just wait a day or two...i'm sure newegg is getting some..

 

[Kasceis]

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler

Thinking of getting this since its $20 off /w the combo, and the 212 won't be in stock for a long time on newegg. Does anything know if it will fit nicely or not with my Antec 900 Case and Asus 1156 pro mobo?

 

[overshocks]

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler

Thinking of getting this since its $20 off /w the combo, and the 212 won't be in stock for a long time on newegg. Does anything know if it will fit nicely or not with my Antec 900 Case and Asus 1156 pro mobo?

did you miss my post about this..

"Or get the H50 ..around same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product"

the height of the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 is 158mm(without fan)...i use the core contact freezer the height is 155mm..and i use antec 900...there's still half an inch or more space left..

so it fits.. i think it will block your first ram slot because of pull-push config, correct me if im wrong

 

[Kasceis]

Well... the H50 is $78 dollars.. The Noctua is only $55 with the combo deal.. so its $23 dollars more... I wanted the 212, but it wont be in stock for awhile. This seemed like a good deal, I just wanted to see if it would fit nicely in my case/mobo.