New Build: i5 Gaming (Budget: 1,000$)

[airsofter1337]

Hey y'all, first post here on Tom's Hardware, and i'm gonna test some waters with this build. I'm looking for a new computer to replace this junk
Decided to go with a more budget oriented i5 build (1156) compared with an i7 (1366)

I did some research, and came up with this list of parts.

All prices are from newegg.com

CPU:
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz @149.99 (Gonna try and get from micro-center)

GRAPHICS CARD:
SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB @ 309.99

MOTHERBOARD:
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard @174.99

RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) @79.99

MONITOR:
ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor @219.99

HARDDRIVE:
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA @84.99

CASE:
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout @89.99

POWER SUPPLY:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V @87.99 (after rebates)

Total: $1,227.91
After Cashback: 1105

So the main questions I have is that... Are there any areas of my board where i'm spending too much $? Are there any places where I could cut costs for things that are unnecessary. I'm looking for a one-gpu setup, with cross-fire a possibility in the future. I think I will use a cheap card (4670) to tie me over for a while until the 5850 reaches a price point of about $200, to lower the total cost to about $1,000. I'm looking to lower costs as much as possible.

 

[gkay09]

^ If you have planned to build the PC very soon, then you can check out the deals at newegg -
1. The WD Black 640GB for just $50 - Saved about $35 there...Anyways later on when you need more space, you can add more HDDs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319&cm_re=wd_black_640-_-22-136-319-_-Product

2. CM HAF 922 - Has $35 Mail-In-Rebates...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

3. Check out this LCD -
Sceptre 1080p 21.5" for nearly $100 less...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112017

4. Mobo - Gigabyte UD4(but its an mATX though)Or even this board is good - MSI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130239
But that EVO/ PRO are very good boards though...So check if they are available at Microcenter for less...

 

[Niklas_13]

I have about that same system i went with a P55-UD4P for xfire @ a latter time

gkay found some good deals there, I have the WD black 640 he posted and it does a good job the samsung F3 would be a little faster but they been out of stock on thos and the HD 5850 are hit and miss trying to get one .