First time building gaming rig

[Treznor212]

Alright so I have spent lots of time scouring the forums reading about system builds. There is a ton of great advise but unfortunately I am still stuck in what to go with. I am running an old P4 2.8 I built 7+ years ago and am now (finally) looking to build a gaming rig. Below is a list of parts I am considering using. I am looking for some advice as its has been a long time since I was shopping for parts. I was given an Antec 900 case so that's what I am hoping to build around. Not sure as to the video card or power supply as of yet so any suggestions are definitely welcome.



ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz

COOLER MASTER V8


Thanks!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

MoBo - I'd buy the P6X58D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614

CPU - The new 930 is $5 more than the 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225

RAM - I'd get these over the dominators for fit purposes.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145286

PSU - Antec EA-650 is a god fit for that case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

GFX - Primarily a budget consideration after you pick your usage and resolution.

< $100 - GTS 250 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.342632 includes free Resident Evil 5 or other Capcom game

<$200 - Twin HD 4850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

<$300 - HD 5850 OK missed it by $10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125300

I think the Prolimatech Megahalems is a better cooler than the V8. Pick from the top 3 or 4 here:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_Heatsinks
http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm#INTELHEATSINK
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=371&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=15

And for the TIM, same deal with the top 3 or 4 here:
http://www.hwreviewlabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64%3Amega-44-thermal-paste-round-up&catid=32%3Around-ups&Itemid=47&limitstart=3
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermal-interface-roundup_10.html#sect1
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=3

here's what I'm putting in now:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8807/cpu-pro-01/Prolimatech_Megahalems_Rev_B_Intel_CPU_Heatsink_LGA_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM2_AM3_Hot_Item.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7038/thr-41/Innovation_Cooling_Diamond_7_Carat_Thermal_Compound_-_15_Grams.html?id=BZWnrfIC
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10026/fan-639/Scythe_Slip_Stream_120mm_x_25mm_PWM_Fan_-_SY1225SL12LM-P.html?tl=g36c365s936
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8418/cab-150/FrozenCPU_PMW_Y_Splitter_Cable.html

 

[Treznor212]

Wow, great list. Thanks for the quick reply. I will run through all the links now!