Ordering tonight - Please review

[drunkensunday]

I mostly watch DVD rips and HD content. I haven't "gamed" since BF2, but would like to get back into it. The hard drive is temporary untill I get my SSD in a month. All other parts not listed I already have. For now it will soley be displayed on a 46" 120hrz LCD via HDMI. However once I get back into gaming, I will buy a nice high res 24" monitor.

I am ordering my new build tonight. Any last minute thoughts? Here's what I came up with after much research. Total $760 including shipping. I would like to stay under $800 including shipping and before rebates.

 

[whitefang]

if you get this ram you get $30 off of the HD 4890.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.300041

 

[MadAdmiral]

Spend the extra $15 and pick up a Samsung Spinpoint F3 500 GB. It's one of the best HDDs available, and is really cheap.

Switch the Ripjaws for some G.Skill Eco 1333mhz CAS 7. It will be as faster, use less power and be cheaper.

You could save a little off the cost by switch out the modular PSU for a regular one.

 

[drunkensunday]

Whitefang - I really don't want to go down in quality though...

MadAdmiral - The F3 is sold out.....would you trust an open box? Open box is in stock....and as far as the memory, I was looking at those, but I hate buying things with no reviews. Do you own them?

 

[drunkensunday]

How about this PS.
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016


Will it work for my setup/case? Saves me $15...

 

[crazy359]

Ok, first of all you can get a 5770, you will get the dx11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150462&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-462-_-Product

then you will definitely need at least 550w

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039&cm_re=cooler_master_psu-_-17-171-039-_-Product

AND PLZZZZZ go for a gaming case, doesn't have to be expensive, like a

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&cm_re=antec_900-_-11-129-021-_-Product

 

[drunkensunday]

But doesn't the 4890 outperform the 5770?
As far as the case goes... my last build 2 1/2 years ago was with that case. I loved it! BUT it was loud and bright. Plus I need a case that can go on my media stand under my tv.

RRRRRR! Thought I just about had this figured out, now I'm very confused...

 

[crazy359]

DONT BE
yes the 4890 is better but doesn't have dx11,
ok i guess U NEED that case, but just go with the PSU i told...THAT IS IT JUST ANOTHER PSU THAT IS IT............GO ORDER DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[foolycooly]

amazon still has the f3 spinpoints

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SATA-Hard-Drive-HD502HJ/dp/B002J65AHQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260833106&sr=8-3

 

[MadAdmiral]

You could substitute the Seagate 7200.12 500 GB for the F3 if you still want to order from Newegg. It's not quite as good, but it's close.

 

[boljack]

I have that case and I strongly suggest that you stick with modular psu as the gap between the psu and optical drive are very space limited and you won't have much problem hiding those extra cables that you don't need. It is also very small but well desinged case as you won't have problem putting long graphic card. My 9800gtx fits easily.

 

[obsidian86]

all the power you need

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022