Non-gaming PC, possible video editing, budget $1500-$2000

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2-4 weeks

BUDGET RANGE: $1500-$2000 (flexible.... depends on the QUALITY of what i am getting)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: 1) Video editing, 2) Watching movies, 3) Music, 4) Photoshop, 5) Word processing, internet, etc. 6) Light gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: speakers (logitech z-2300), arctic silver 5, NEC DVD-RW from old build

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: www.newegg.com, www.amazon.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: No brand preferences, but want high quality. Monitor 24" IPS

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe? (is it worth it?)

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: MUST BE QUIET... at the moment the PC is in my room and I never took noise into account before... drives me nuts. I also want this to be extremely fast.. I shouldn't need a great video card, so should be able to buy nicer equipment. The biggest questions I have are that I wonder if I need the mobo and chip I am looking to buy. I really do want USB 3.0 capability as well as SATA 6. Also, do I need 6 gigs of ram? I just feel I am overkill for my needs. Also is there any need/benefit for me to OC? I feel like blu-ray is unnecessary at this time.

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Case: Antec Three Hundred vs. Cooler Master CM 690 II (non-advanced) ($60 or $70)
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hundred-External-Internal/dp/B000GQMHBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1279240130&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Basic-Mid-Tower-RC-692-KKN3/dp/B003AVMROI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280253602&sr=8-2

CPU: i7-930 ($199 + tax)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0331303

Heatsink/Fan: unsure.. thinking scythe mugen 2 rev-b vs sticking with stock ($44) (MUST BE QUIET... totally open to suggestions)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-CPU+Cooling-_-Scythe+USA-_-35185142

PSU: Corsair CMPSU-650TX ($92)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMPSU-650TX-650-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B000X24ISU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279240385&sr=1-1

Motherboard: ASUS P6X58D-E ($240)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131641&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-ASUS-_-13131641

Memory: Crucial 6gb CT3KIT25664BA1339 ($144) or Corsari XMS3 TR3X6G1600C8 ($165), open to other suggestions
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148247&Tpk=CT3KIT25664BA1339
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TR3X6G1600C8-PC3-12800-1600Mhz-240-pin/dp/B001VNMSEQ

SSD: crucial realssd 64gb CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1 $160... thought about 50gb ocz vertex 2, but felt that the read ability and sata 6 would be better for a boot drive for about 20-30 dollars cheaper and 14 more gigs of space
http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?imodule=ctfddac064mag-1g1&cpe=datafeedus&zmap=ctfddac064mag-1g1&zmac=40&zmas=1&zmam=13262493

HD: Western Digital 1TB SATA 6 WD1002FAEX ($95)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Hard+Drives-_-Western+Digital-_-22136533

Video Card: This is where I am really confused, I was thinking about a 5770 MSI Hawk for $180, but that seems way overkill... any suggestions? I like the ATI 5000 series, but am totally open. Again, it needs to be quiet.

Sound Card: onboard

Optical Drive: My old NEC DVDRW($0)

Keyboard: Logitech illuminated keyboard ($70) --> I know it seems overkill, but my old keyboard was terribly uncomfortable
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16

Mouse: Logitech Performance Mouse MX ($80) + mouse pad --> also seems overkill
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104321&Tpk=logitech%20performance%20mouse%20mx

Speakers: Logitech Z-2300 ($0)

Monitor: Unsure of whether the IPS is worth it, but the best one for my budget is likely the HP ZR24w for $400... Even considering the 28" Hanns G monitors.
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Buy-ZR24W-LCD-Monitor/dp/B003D1ADUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1279245198&sr=8-1

OS: Windows 7 Pro from Ultimate Steal with disc ($43)


My overall impression is that I am way overspending for my needs. I do however want this to be somewhat future proof? I guess it coems down to whether I need to OC or not.
 
Hi,

Nice start for the build...

As for the suggestions about the components,
1. Mobo - The ASUS is a very good choice...but the main drawback is that it doesnt have eSATA...
Here is an another option -
MSI X58A-GD65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130294
Though the board is pretty new, but MSI these days are coming up with very good components...

RAM - Crucial is good enough and can overclocked to that Corsair's speed too without any issues...But if you still want speed, then these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148254
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231304

CASE - IMO the CM 690 would be better...get this BLack one instead...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215

And a good combo of the PSU and HDD...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.431396

Video card - If really NO gaming, then this would be a good option...
ATI 100-505606 FirePro V4800 1GB GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814195096


Keyboard + Mouse -
But this price will expire till today...
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/I_O_Devices/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A3793176&dgc=BA&cid=54891&lid=1409339

Monitor - If you want a cheaper yet good Monitor -
Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel 21.5" 1080p
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=320-9271&dgc=BF&cid=27740&lid=1452493&acd=10790368-1727683-
 
No gaming build @ $703AR Also if apps dun take advantage of GPU acceleration then config is sweet as is else a professional class GPU could be the best gains for your $$
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If like me u think paying for a SLI/CF crazy $2xx mobo for a non gaming build is silly then u are welcomed :p
 
^ Well even though the 1055T is a good CPU, but if you factor in the stock speeds and overclocking headroom, IMO the i7 9xx for the price OP is getting is well worth it...
Or the 1090T is a better option...

Also the X58 with Tri-Channel slots, would offer more bandwidth as well as allows for more RAM...
And many people like me, still feel that spending more to get the extra bit of performance and higher components quality is warranted... ;)
 

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Appreciate all of the input. The post makes me think about why I am spending nearly $600-800 more for components that I may not need. That being said, I do believe I would be getting value for the products I have chosen.

It seems like everyone loves the G. Skill ripjaws (have seen less about the crucial ballistix, although I know they are also amazing). My only question is whether the scythe mugen-2 (if I go with my original plan) will fit with those heatspreaders. Also, would you pick the ripjaws over the corsair or crucial?

Also, I do plan on doing some gaming, but this is just not meant to be a huge gaming rig. I think I do now have a lot to think about!

Thanks again, appreciate the input.
 

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Batuchka, appreciate your input. Question though... Would the i7-930 for around the same price as the 1055 be a better buy? Or is it that any mobo I would need to get for that processor would be insanely expensive. I just don't see how I can justify >$200 for the mobo for a nongaming rig.

Also, I notice you chose the mushin SSD over crucials... any specific reason why? Finally, are both the case and heatsink/fan combo quiet? This is really important to me.
Finally, finally. How would your $700 build stack up to the original build in performance and longevity. Thanks!
 
The reality is: there is no "budget" mobo solution if u go LGA 1366 The platform is meant for enthusiasts with thoughts of SLI/CF, etc As said outside Gulftown, AM3 option has opened up thanks to Thuban (and surprisingly good OC even for locked multi chip) and with various ranges of chipset and different pricepoints as per a user's needs. The Crucials are out of stock (64GB ones) and ya i love those lowish profile CM GeminiIIS and with that case they make a fairly low noise combo hehe The next gen desktop Bulldozer a.k.a Zambezi is backwards compatible with socket AM3
 

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How do people feel about open box items from new egg. I am unsure if I would want a mobo because I like the accessories and warranty, but they have had the msi hawk 5770 on sale for ~$135 + shipping every few weeks. I just haven't jumped on it yet because I have been wary of open box. Thanks.