Newbuild Revised. ~$1500

lucky2189

July 9, 2010 1:43:08 AM

Looking to make my first custom PC build, would like advice on making sure parts are compatible as well as suggestions and such.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next month BUDGET RANGE: Would like to keep it between $1400-$1600

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Primarily gaming along with everyday use of course.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg / open to suggestions to other sites though

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel processor

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe(never overclocked before so im not sure how) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Below is a list of the parts I have put together so far.

CPU - Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

MoBo - ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Video Card - XFX HD-587X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

RAM - CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

PS - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

HDD - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Disk Drive - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Case - Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Mainly im wondering if these components are compatible and if a piece is going to bottleneck me or not. Also if i can substitute something to save money and not lose performance would be great too.
Thanks!

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hunter315

July 9, 2010 1:59:10 AM

It all looks good, but there are a couple places you could save money.

If you are getting the Antec 902 get the TP-750 so you can combo it, it comes out $10 cheaper before rebate and $20 cheaper after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...

You can combo the mobo with the CPU too to save another $15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...

This Gskill Pi series kit is $10 cheaper before rebate and runs at tighter timings and lower voltages.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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lucky2189

July 9, 2010 2:32:16 AM

hunter315 said:

It all looks good, but there are a couple places you could save money.

If you are getting the Antec 902 get the TP-750 so you can combo it, it comes out $10 cheaper before rebate and $20 cheaper after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...

You can combo the mobo with the CPU too to save another $15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...

This Gskill Pi series kit is $10 cheaper before rebate and runs at tighter timings and lower voltages.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

sweet, i didnt see those before. thanks!

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