Help with i7 860 build

[todaysempire]

Alright so i've been having some trouble finding the parts i wanted in Canadian stores so i will have to change a few things. This is what i have so far.

CPU- i7 860

Intel DP55WG Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, 8 Channel Audio, SATA

GPU- XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5

PSU- Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W

HDD- I heard good things about the Samsung Spinpoint (any suggustions on which one?)

RAM- G.Skill Ripjaw 6gb

CASE- ANTEC 300

I couldnt find the motherboard i wanted to so i changed to this one. Any input?. And i read that i will need at least 500mb hdd for video editing. Also read alot of good things about samsung spinpoint. Which one would work best for video editing and sound recording/ editing? this is my first build and could use all the help i can get.

thanks

 

[Proximon]

Are those your only intended uses?

What is your budget?

What size monitor will you be using?

What OS?

There are several G.skill Ripjaw models, which?

Edit:
Spinpoint F3 does seem to be out of stock. here is an alternate:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=31000&vpn=WD1001FALS&manufacture=Western%20Digital%20WD

 

[shortstuff_mt]

You will want a dual-channel RAM kit, not a triple channel kit. The triple channel kits are designed for the LGA 1366 X58 systems where the CPU has a triple channel RAM controller.

Here's a very nice CAS 7 DDR3 1600 kit.

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM - Retail $116.99

 

[todaysempire]

I might do abit of gaming but the pc will mostly be used for sound recording and editing. I also have a few videos on my video camera i want to upload and edit. Nothing to crazy. my budget is around $1500 but i wouldnt mind spending a little less. I notice newegg has alot better prices then the canadian websites. Wish newegg shipped to Canada. Im not exactly sure but i think the monitor is only about 18"
I think i'm going to go with Windows 7
Not sure which G.Skill Ripjaw to be honest. Any advice would be much appreciated. Like i said this is my first build and not exactly sure what to buy.

Also i read that i will need at least a 500gb hard drive to do video editing. So i guess the 1tb these hard drives have should be plenty?

Seem to be having a hard time finding this exact GPU. Is there another one somone might suggest for video/sound editing. Dont think it has to be anything crazy since i dont do alot of gaming.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Newegg does ship to Canada if you use the www.newegg.ca site. That's what I linked to above. That RAM it is awesome for a low price.

 

[Proximon]

i7 860 -305
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214

GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 motherboard -140
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128425

RAM 117
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303&cm_re=g.skill_ddr3_1600_cas_7_4gb-_-20-231-303-_-Product

Sapphire 5750 -156
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

Antec Sonata case with EA500 PSU -130
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024
(this case is reasonably quiet and so a good choice for audio editing)

Caviar black 1TB -100
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

DVD burner -31
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151193

Windows 7 64-bit -120
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

Blu-ray drive -70
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106325

Then get a better monitor
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236050

You are still well under budget with all that, just need to add a keyboard/mouse and reasonable speakers

 

[shortstuff_mt]

As usual, Proximon has a very nice system put together for you. Here's a combo deal for your CPU and an upgraded version of the motherboard suggested above. I think the upgraded board is worth the extra $22.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.332528 $466.98 (Intel i7 860 + Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3P combo)

I put together nearly an identical system over the weekend and it's an awesome machine. I used the CPU + motherboard combo I linked to and 8GB of G.Skill Ripjaws RAM since my customer is using this build for CAD and Photo/Video editing. You will be very happy with the build Proximon put together.

 

[todaysempire]

Thanks guys I really appreciate all your help. I will go for the combo for sure. I'm not sure if I will need it but I was thinking about getting 6 - 8gb of ram but I guess I could always get more Down the road if needed. Now I just have to find out if it's worth while ordering from USA cause of shipping and taxes.
Thanks again

 

[Proximon]

I think newegg.ca ships from Canada now. NCIX, that I linked originally, is also a popular choice and can be quite competitive with free shipping and no GST type deals.

 

[todaysempire]

is the 500w psu enough?

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Yup, the 500W Antec PSU is plenty for the system with a 5750 GPU.

 

[Proximon]

Yes, quite adequate for a 5750. It's quite a power sipper actually. Something like 75W at full load.

You might want to get a higher efficiency unit, to save money on the electrical bill... also there's just the question of future upgrades and the possibility you would want a stronger gaming card in the future.

I would probably get this Antec TP-550 for those reasons:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371020&Tpk=TP-550

You could pair it up with the NZXT Hush:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146035

Or the Antec Sonata without a PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129057

or the more pricey Antec P183:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061

And then it that price range you also have a few others that are quiet.