Advice on a new system build..

[valo87]

So i have around $2500-3000 I want to spend on building a new computer, I only build every few years, usually buying higher quality products that will last for some time. I had a few builds I've done and re-done on newegg a few times, but was still just not confident in my picks.

If anyone has the time or wants to, please leave feedback on the system that you would build with a $2500-3000 budget.

As far as usage/storage goes, I'm currently play Starcraft 2, CoD: MW2, and waiting for Final Fantasy 14 to come out. I also do a lot of complex C#/C++ work and Video Editing/Production. So I need a beast that can play hard and work harder when I need it.

 

[Upendra09]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851

Phenom II x6..........200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441

Gigabyte mobo, AM3 ............180

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308

G.Skill DDR3 1066 CLS 7........180

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007603%20600003269%20600003483&IsNodeId=1&name=SATA%206.0Gb%2fs

WD caviar 1 tb 7200 RPM.....95

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102883

Sapphire, Radeon 5870........400

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

Antec 1200......160

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171057
Cooler master 80 plus gold 800watt PSU.......170

total:1385


you could also go intel

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115066
Core i7 x6.......900

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188051
EVGA mobo, LGA1366, 6x DDR3 RAM slots.........200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226158
Mushkin 12 gigs memory.......490

and with the same parts up there^

new total:2415

do you need peripherals?

 

[valo87]

Nah im good there, i have my trust G5 mouse that i love and a G110 <3

Although I'm a strict Intel buyer, I would like a core i7 and at least 6Gb of RAM.

 

[Upendra09]

well your getting 12 here

so monitor?

 

[valo87]

nah I have 2 monitors already 24" Samsung SyncMaster T240's;

I'd Like an i7 build around a x58 board, prefer a full size ATX than a micro ATX.

Was interested in possibly a SSD, but not sure if there worth it or not. Even maybe a small one to throw Win7 on.

 

[Upendra09]

sure try this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423
Gigabyte LGA 13666 x58 ATX......210

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233122
32 GB corsair SSD for win 7 boot drive........83

new total: 2508

i think, that seems right

 

[valo87]

Let me add what I had myself, and we can see what you guys think etc.

CASE: Corsair 800D
CPU: Intel Core i7 930
MOBO: Asus P6X58D Premium
RAM: 6GB Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz
GPU: XFX 5870 1GB 256-bit
PSU: Corsair HX850
SSD: Crucial RealSSD SATA III 128GB

Additional items:
2.5 -> 2.5 SSD Adapter
Zalman 120MM 2-ball CPU Cooler
Windows 7 64 bit
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

Total: $2349.02

Suggestions, upgrades/downgrades?

 

[Upendra09]

that actually seems good, go with it

 

[valo87]

Well my question being, does anyone have experience with the new SATA III 6/0gb's SSD's? Is the technology reliable or is it going to be touch and go. Having A lot of my core apps and OS open/boot in a few seconds compared to almost a minute in some is very nice. Also is there a distinct advantage now in getting a new Nvidia CUDA 480 vs ATI's 5870 platform?