Help with new build $1800 rig

[mirokux490]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (3-4 months (but that's being optimistic) ) BUDGET RANGE: ($1000-1800) Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: ( keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, os)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, pricewatch.com) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (U.S.A.)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (none really)

OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: eventually

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1280x1024)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (i would like a pc that'll last me atleast a few years. it doesn't need to be godly)

honestly i don't have an amazing amount of knowledge for picking out these parts. there are a few other things i didn't add. like dvd reader


my build for now:
Asus p6t deluxe/
core i7 920. 2.66GHz
http://www.smksuperstore.com/product/50I7920-51048.aspx?r=p

Kingston HyperX 4GB ddr3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104141&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3watch&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3watch-_-Memory+(Desktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+HyperX-_-20104141

SILVERSTONE RAVEN RV01-BW Black Steel case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163135

silver stone op1000-e atx 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256043&cm_re=1000w-_-17-256-043-_-Product

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284&cm_re=1TB-_-22-136-284-_-Product

SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857&cm_re=hd_5850-_-14-102-857-_-Product

CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010

i think that's it XP

 

[sonic-boom]

Wow huge overkill on the PSU. 650w Corsair. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=650w_corsair-_-17-139-005-_-Product

You need triple channel ram for i7 920 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145236&cm_re=corsair_6gb-_-20-145-236-_-Product

This HDD on sale http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145287&Tpk=hitachi%20deskstar%201tb
Or this one, faster and cheaper than the Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433&cm_re=seagate_1tb-_-22-148-433-_-Product
Either way, don't get the black its horribly overpriced.

That vid card is overkill for your resolution, you getting a new monitor soon?

 

[mirokux490]

i decided to go with that psu because i plan on adding another 5850. and i've never done crossfire before. not sure what it would need with two of those >.<. lol i guessed at my resolution, and yes i will be getting a new one. and i heard bad stuff about seagate

 

[sonic-boom]

Yes 650w Corsair is enough for crossfire. Seagate has had some failing HDDs, but the 7200.12 is not one of them, it is a great drive. You could wait for this one to come in stock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-185-_-Product

 

[mirokux490]

it may be enough power but i need at least 4 6-pin connectors for crossfire with sapphire radeon hd 5850 1gb. i don't really know much so i could be wrong

 

[sonic-boom]

Erm I forgot about that. Corsair 750w or Antec 650w TruPower. Both have 4x6pins.

 

[mirokux490]

um, lol sorry to ask. but what would i need power wise if i were to have the same build with 2 5870s?

 

[sonic-boom]

Then same. 750w Corsair or 650w Antec.

 

[mirokux490]

alright then =). this forum is great! XD