$1000~ish gaming build.

[spease]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week
BUDGET RANGE: ~1000 dollars, after rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, game creation, video editing, actual work.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, microcenter

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Eventually.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Could you guys also make sure all parts are compatible with each other in addition to supplying part change suggestions? I would feel like a massive fool buying this stuff and realizing part A doesn't match part B.

EDIT: Also, I forgot to mention- I would kinda like this to be pretty future-proofed; this is the only computer I'll have for 4-5 years, so I would like it to be fairly upgradable for at least casual gaming.

Core i7-930
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0331303
$199.99

Newegg Combo: XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W + LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&ItemList=Combo.440220
$132

HIS H577FM1GD Radeon HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16814161317
154.99

Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.B CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001
$62

Cheapo Sony CD/DVD RW since I haven't used a CD in like 3 years.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
$24

Samsung Pinpoint 1tb Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
$74.99

ASUS P6X58D-E
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131641
$219.99

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226130
$159.99

 

[Silvune]

Very nice case PSU combo there. The PSU will be able to accomodate many future GPU upgrades.

You will need a fan for that heatsink.

This set of RAM would be a bit better due to the lower voltage: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (7-7-7-20 1.5-1.6V) 998677B.

 

[spease]

Someone actually suggested that heatsink to me, saying it would be all I needed; apparently it is not. Suggestions on a heatsink/fan combo that could handle overclocking?

 

[Silvune]

I'd recommend the Scythe S-Flex 1600 if you want noise to be kept to a reasonably low level as well as having decent airflow.
Probably either of these if you want a variable speed fan:
Cooler Master R4-BMBS-20PK-R0 Blade Master 120mm £10
GELID Solutions FN-PX12-15 120mm £15

 

[redechelon]

spease, the megahalems is a great recommendation... it's top notch, it just doesn't come with a fan. Although, I guess if you're spending $150 on the video card, a total of $65 for a heatsink seems kinda weird.

If you live by a micro center (which im assuming you do, youre buying the 930!) they have coolermaster hyper 212+ for $19.99. That's probs the best value around.

 

[lowriderflow]

hyper 212+ are GREAT... especially if you can get one for 19.99! get on that

 

[spease]

Would a 212 be sufficient in the future? I do plan on heavily upgrading the gpu, cross firing them, and overclocking the cpu.

 

[redechelon]

Yeah, it gets great temps. Especially for it's price...

Temps are going to vary from site to site, but this gives you a good glimpse.
It's getting close to the megahalems and similar... and its $19.99, you can't beat that.
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2521&page=5
This is from the Spire review, but the chart just seems to be recent is all.

It would easily take your i7 930 to 4.0GHz if you so desired.

 

[redechelon]

Check this memory out:

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145286

1600MHz RAM rated @ 7-8-7-20, almost the same as the 1333MHz.. for the same price after MIR. It'll help for OC'ing headroom too.

 

[spease]

I'll admit I'm not quite sure of the difference there between the ram sticks.

Will the mobo also be good for future-proofing? That's one of the parts I'm kinda worried about- I've never had to buy a mobo before... and you can't really replace it

 

[redechelon]

I'll admit I'm not quite sure of the difference there between the ram sticks.

Will the mobo also be good for future-proofing? That's one of the parts I'm kinda worried about- I've never had to buy a mobo before... and you can't really replace it

1333MHz (Higher the better) 7-7-7-20 (Lower the better)
vs.
1600MHz 7-8-7-20

So, its frequency is higher and will allow for higher overclocks, while maintaining similar timings... if that helps. =P

And yeah that's a good mobo, it's got room for another 5770 also if you want one in the future (which btw is a total of $300, and performs like a 5870 ($400), so if/when you do get another, it will be well worth it)