First Ever i7 Build (Stuck on some things)

[cynicallyenhance]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I still have a lot of time, sometime before summer
BUDGET RANGE: $~1000 After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, watching movies, work

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: PSU, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, CPU, monitor (I already have these)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg for reviews, anywhere trusted to purchase

PARTS PREFERENCES: I'm mostly concerned about parts throttling each other

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Already have a monitor

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Hopefully not too noisy, but I can deal with it if necessary.

Here are the parts I have/are looking at

CPU: (Already Have)
Intel Core i7-920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202&cm_re=i7_920-_-19-115-202-_-Product

Graphics:
Undecided, but something in the top 3 ranks of the toms guide would be nice
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2521-8.html

RAM:
Undecided. To be honest, latency confuses me. I've been looking at ddr3 sticks in the 1333-1600 range though

PSU: (Already Have)
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019&cm_re=ocz700sxs-_-17-341-019-_-Product

Case: (Getting Soon)
Antec Twelve Hundred
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043&cm_re=antec_twelve_hundred-_-11-129-043-_-Product

Hard Drive:
I was thinking about having a dedicated SSD for boot and essential programs.
Any TB+ with 7200rpm/32mb cache will be fine for storage.

Motherboard:
I have no idea what to do here. About the only thing I know about is x58 with LGA 1366 socket.

Monitors:
I will be running 2 different monitors.
SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor (already have)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096&cm_re=226bw-_-24-001-096-_-Product
ViewSonic P95F+B Black 19" CRT Monitor (already have)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116232&cm_re=p95f%2b-_-24-116-232-_-Product

Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

EDIT:
Also, I was wondering if a CPU fan would be important? If it is, which CPU fan would you guys recommend.

 

[gkay09]

Mobo -
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423

RAM - If you will be overclocking, then a DDR3 1600Mhz CAS 8 would be a good option
OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227501

SSD - OCZ 60GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227461

HDD - Samsung F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Graphics card -
HD 5850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121361
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150442

CASE - Antec 1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043&cm_re=antec_1200-_-11-129-043-_-Product

Total - ~$1091 | $1031 Including Rebates...

 

[cynicallyenhance]

Mobo -
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423

RAM - If you will be overclocking, then a DDR3 1600Mhz CAS 8 would be a good option
OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227501

I'm sort of a newb at this so I apologize in advance for asking such a question. When I looked at the specs on the motherboard, it said memory standard was DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800. Does this mean it wouldn't support the 1600 speed of the ram you suggested?

 

[gkay09]

^ Yes...it will support even those speeds...
But anything above 1066MHz, you would have to set them manually in the BIOS or by using the XMP profiles...

 

[cscott_it]

If you are going to overclock and want a moderately quiet fan at full RPM, I would consider the Vigor Monsoon III Lt.

I purchased it because I heard it was quiet and cooled fairly well, both of those statements are true.

You can get $30 off if you bundle it with your i7 920 @ newegg.


*edit*
I forgot to mention however that it is fairly large and to make sure you have enough clearance before ordering ANY cooling solutions.

 

[cynicallyenhance]

I'll most likely pick up the hard drive that was mentioned. However I had questions about the SSD. I read that it would be optimal to leave 20-25% spare space on the SSD, which means that a 60GB SSD only really has about 45-48GB to write. Would this be enough for essential programs, windows 7, and a few games to boot off of the HD?

 

[gkay09]

^ WIN 7 will take up roughly ~15GB + Apps(I mean important and necessary apps) - ~2-5GB + Frequently playing games - Maybe 15-20GB -> Total - ~40-45GB...So you would have no issues with that 60GB SSD...

And +1 to cscott_it on an aftermarket CPU cooler...
Get an aftermarket CPU cooler if you want to overclock...It will handle the heat better and give a good overclock headroom...
If you want to overclock say upto 3.8GHz, then get the CM Hyper 212+...
Anything above, then the Xig Dark Knight/ Scythe Mugen 2/ Noctua/ Vigour
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010110574%201370826092%201370926061&CompareItemList=N82E16835103065%2CN82E16835702007%2CN82E16835608014%2CN82E16835185093&page=3&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True

 

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