Advice on system -adjusted

[thezune209]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Budget cost is sub $1500

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, movies, school

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I already have a Monitor, keyboard, mouse.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, tiger

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel!

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 (max resolution atm on monitor, but may end up upgrading in future but not near future) Plan on getting another monitor in the future so duel setup.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Will not over heat, that is a huge concern, it gets really hot where I live during summer. I may invest into another 5870 in future, or will that be overkill?

Also any routers that anyone can recommend, I have x2 computers and x2 consoles that NEED to be hardwired. But I also have two computers downstairs that will need to be wireless. Will also need to hook up my printer to the network too. Any help would be appreciated!

CPU = i7-920 Bloomfield
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202&cm_re=i7_920-_-19-115-202-_-Product

MOBO = EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX SLI Micro Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188051

RAM = G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231306

HSF = Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

HDD = SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

PSU = CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

GPU = 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 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102856&cm_re=5870-_-14-102-856-_-Product

DVD = SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

CASE = Cooler Master HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

Total roughly $1500

 

[gkay09]

^ Very good build you have some up with...but I would suggest a Full ATX board as the mATX board would be cramped if you go crossfire...
Yes it is costlier but you get USB3.0 and SATA 6GB/s support...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.319612

And some options to add some bling to your build...
CASE - Same but Blue LEDs...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119213

RAM - This RAM would also suffice and is of high quality too...and comes with Blue LEDs...and are cheaper...
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148339
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.322516

 

[thezune209]

Bump for adjustments made

 

[dndhatcher]

My recommendation: Stop bumping and start buying.


I have two of the cheapest netgear wireless G routers. They so have problems with overheating if left on 24/7 when the house that gets over 80 degrees at the peak of summer. They are so cheap so I just have two and can swap out to let one "rest" if it starts acting flakey. The rest of the year one runs 24/7 fine.

If you have more than 4 wired devices you will need a cheap 4 port ethernet switch also to get more wired ports.


If/when you get a second 4870, you may want to invest in the optional side fan for the 922 to keep it cooler.

 

[thezune209]

Will start buying Sat. just trying to get options, pricing, or compatibility concerns out of the way.

 

[grossemesser]

I've heard great things about StormScout... one with great airflow... you can even add 2 fans in the door, check it out:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

Also has convenient handles so you can carry it along, convenient size too

 

[mortonww]

That 6 GB kit is pretty expensive to have CL9 at 1.6 volts. Maybe swap out for this set instead:

Lower timings, lower price, higher performance
OCZ Gold 6 GB 1600 MHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227501

-$138 after rebate

And swap the micro ATX motherboard with this ASUS, which is quality and even slightly cheaper than the one you have listed:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386
-$185 after rebate

 

[thezune209]

Will look into that mb more deciding factor is if i really wanna keep option open for duel setup in future.

For memory is there a overheating issue that may happen if i use the gskill i mostly chose it because it seems like its a popular choice here on the boardd.