Review my upgrades list

[richjim]

Running my shopping list here before I hit "Buy"

Plz let me know if you see any problems with this list (Yes I am on a budget)

Basically -
i7 860 -
4gb (2x2) DDR3 1600 RAM -
Asus ATX P55 Mobo -
Full Tower Case -

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17872908

http://www.amazon.com/AZZA-Solano-CSAZ-1000-Tower-Black/dp/B002KCNYV8%3FSubscriptionId%3D16330PR1NAHTNCZP5602%26tag%3Dpriwat-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002KCNYV8


I have and all the essentials (GTX 260 gfx card, HDD, DVD drives)
I use my PC for 3D & audio/video/image processing, also some gaming.

Also will my Rosewill 550w supply be strong enough? Im not planning to OC or SLI.

Thank you.

 

[gkay09]

^ Good list...
But some changes to save good money...
Get this RAM + Mobo combo...
1. GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 + 2. CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Same feature mobo as that ASUS and the RAM has better timings...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.349202

CASE - I know its more of personal preference but do take a look at this case...
HAF 922
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-922M-KKN1-GP-Tower-Black/dp/B0026FCI2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268117807&sr=1-1

 

[richjim]

^ Good list...
But some changes to save good money...
Get this RAM + Mobo combo...
1. GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 + 2. CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Same feature mobo as that ASUS and the RAM has better timings...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.349202

CASE - I know its more of personal preference but do take a look at this case...
HAF 922
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-922M-KKN1-GP-Tower-Black/dp/B0026FCI2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268117807&sr=1-1

Wow awesome find on the combo! Thank you very much.

That case is rather sexy. My main concern was space... my gtx 260 is a beast. You think It'll be fine?

 

[gkay09]

The HAF can accomodate even the HD 5970 - ~13" long...
Here is a 10.5" card in that case...
http://img.techpowerup.org/100103/coolermaster_haf-922_031.jpg

 

[aclipse]

Wow awesome find on the combo! Thank you very much.

That case is rather sexy. My main concern was space... my gtx 260 is a beast. You think It'll be fine?

if u think the gtx 260 is a beast, wait till u see the haf 922 =)

 

[richjim]

Ahh okey nice. Thanks guys =D

 

[richjim]

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