Black friday $1000-1400 all around build

[JackBandit]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Tomorrow

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Watching Movies, College IT work.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES: I like the Nvidia because of Linux support but I could go with Radeon if is cheaper.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 would be nice.

Here is my parts. I think it needs a lot of work.

Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor 500 cd/m2 800:1 Built-in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126009

Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121006

Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming Mouse - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178

Thats all that so now for the PC

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

SAPPHIRE 100283-2L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864

Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Combo Deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.291807

GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD4 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM - Retail
Combo Deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.289929

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030&cm_re=sata_dvd_burner-_-27-118-030-_-Product

$1,320.86 with 2.99 shipping

I am trying to go down in price and up in performance. I am willing to sacrifice some things if its for the greater good.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dpaul8]

That is a really nice build. I have just a few comments for you to think about.

The case you have chosen (HAF 922) is great. It has a good layout and excellent cooling. However, the motherboard you have chosen is micro ATX, so it is only going to take up a small portion of your case. Nothing wrong with that, but you might consider an ATX motherboard, which will typically give you a few more slots for expansion and not be so cramped. A good ATX board is Gigabyte P55-UD4P, but this will cost you $20 more than the UD4.

You should also consider adding a CPU cooler. The good news is that with your case (HAF 922), you can easily fit in any of the HSFs with 120mm fans, such as the Hyper 212, or Xigmatek.

If you live near a Microcenter store, you can pick up a i860 for $230.

I know nothing about your monitor or power supply so I will not comment on those items. The rest of your build is fine.

Good luck.

 

[nuke123]

Build looks really good but would go with a regular ATX board as well just in case of further upgrades. Some good stuff htough might use some parts for my next upgrade. Enjoy blackfriday

 

[JackBandit]

Thanks for the advice. That worked out perfect.

 

[JackBandit]

Okay I made the purchase this is what it looks like.

Acer P235Hbmid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000:1(ACM) Built-in Speakers - Retail
$149.99

Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming Mouse - Retail
$39.99

Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$79.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
$6.99

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard - Retail
$43.99

Intel Gift - INTEL LYNNFIELD KIT - OEM
Free

Logitech Black XL 100% Cotton Beefy Tees - Retail
Free

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$94.98

Nippon Labs Premium 1M (3.28 ft.) SATA Cable with 2 right Angle Connectors for SATA I and SATA II Hard Drive Model SATA-1RR - Retail
Free

SAPPHIRE 100283-2L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
$164.99

Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
$274.99

OCZ Diesel 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model OCZUSBDSL4G - Retail
Free

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM - Retail
$79.99

XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
$39.96

Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speakers - Retail
$78.99

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$169.99

PSU OCZ|OCZ700SXS 700W RT - Retail
$79.99

Windows 7 64-bit Professional
Free from msdn

DISCOUNT FOR COMBOs
$-45.00
DISCOUNT FOR PROMOTION CODEs
$-30.00

Shipping and Handling: $2.99
Total Amount: $1232.82

10% off bing.com
$-137.55
MIRs
$-45

Total Amount: $1050.27

 

[dpaul8]

That is an awesome build for that price ($1050). I know you are going to really enjoy your new computer.

Best of luck with the build, and please report back your experience once you have it all put together.