Build Assistance Request - Please assist

[krazeedocta]

1. MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $139.99 Free S&H ($129.99 after $10 rebate)
2. CPU: Intel Core i7-870 Lynnfield 2.93GHZ 8mb L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core - $259.99 w/ $9.99 S&H (Frys) or $229.99 at Microcenter w/ instore pickup only)
3. RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2x2GB) 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - $94.99 w/ free shipping
4. GPU: XFX HD-587X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossfireX Support Video Card - $389.99 - $2.99 S&H
5. Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $89.99 w/ $9.99 shipping.
6. PSU: ANTEC TRuepower NEW TP-750 Blue 750W Continuous Power ATX12B V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC

"compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - $114.95 w/ free S&H. (Comes with $25 rebate)
7. HDD: Samsung Spintpoint 1tb - $74.99 (Newegg) Free S&H


1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412&cm_re=gigabyte_p55a-_-13-128-412-_-Product
2*. http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=core+i7+870&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&cat=0
3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=g.skill_ripjaws-_-20-231-277-_-Product
4. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150476&cm_re=radeon_5870-_-14-150-476-_-Product
5. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=cooler_master_haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product
6. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022&cm_re=antec_truepower_750-_-17-371-022-_-Product
7. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=Samsung_Spinpoint-_-22-152-185-_-Product

 

[jsphdickens]

That motherboard supports DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 memory, so I think you wouldn't get full speed if you buy that memory.

 

[sp12]

IMO get an XFX black edition 750 for 90.5 at Newegg.

 

[krazeedocta]

I'll check out the XFX Black Edition 750, I see there's the deal on it. If things go the way as planned and that PSU stays at the sale price I'll definitely get it.

 

[krazeedocta]

That motherboard supports DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 memory, so I think you wouldn't get full speed if you buy that memory.

So what kind of Memory should I get? I've heard that the G.Skill series is great, but I hear corsair is decent, too. Have you seen any good sticks on sale for a good brand?

 

[jsphdickens]

If you want some pretty intense RAM at the fastest MHz supported by your mobo here is an option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231322&cm_re=2200_ram-_-20-231-322-_-Product

Personally, as far as RAM goes, I usually go with normal sticks from a respected manufacturer. Unless you are going to be hardcore into overclocking, I would get these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275&cm_re=1333_ram-_-20-231-275-_-Product

 

[Timop]

Stick with the Ripjaws, you'll be fine.

Though on the build, I would get the 750 for $150 at Microcenter, this Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128409&cm_re=Gigabyte_P55-_-13-128-409-_-Product and a pair of GTX460s.

 

[krazeedocta]

Stick with the Ripjaws, you'll be fine.

Though on the build, I would get the 750 for $150 at Microcenter, this Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128409&cm_re=Gigabyte_P55-_-13-128-409-_-Product and a pair of GTX460s.

Well, part of the reason I"m getting the 5870 is its fantastic low power consumption. I feel like I'd go over my budget if I bought the two 460s and that mobo. The 750, however, I can pick up from Newegg with a discount code for about $80 right now.

 

[Timop]

Well, part of the reason I"m getting the 5870 is its fantastic low power consumption. I feel like I'd go over my budget if I bought the two 460s and that mobo. The 750, however, I can pick up from Newegg with a discount code for about $80 right now.

$80 for a 750? Where do you find a code like that? In this case, get the 750 regardless.

The 460SLI gives you the same performance as a HD5970 for ~300W on load, which isnt bad, with the saving on the CPU, it evens out the extra cost of the mobo pretty much.

 

[krazeedocta]

$80 for a 750? Where do you find a code like that? In this case, get the 750 regardless.

The 460SLI gives you the same performance as a HD5970 for ~300W on load, which isnt bad, with the saving on the CPU, it evens out the extra cost of the mobo pretty much.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&Tpk=xfx%20750 with the promo code makes it pretty freakin' cheap.

Also, should I get the 768 MB 460 or the 1GB 460?

 

[Timop]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&Tpk=xfx%20750 with the promo code makes it pretty freakin' cheap.

Also, should I get the 768 MB 460 or the 1GB 460?

LOL. I meant the i5-750, get that over the i7 you have.

Whats your monitor? The 768MB Synergy is great for $155 if your monitor is lower-res: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500168

 

[krazeedocta]

LOL. I meant the i5-750, get that over the i7 you have.

Whats your monitor? The 768MB Synergy is great for $155 if your monitor is lower-res: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500168

Well, from what I can tell, the two 460s will fit in budget and I can keep the 870, unless it won't work with a 750w PSU.

This is the monitor:

ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers - $219.99

It's separate from the rest of the build.

 

[sp12]

You can't SLI 460s in that mobo, the second slot is an X4 1.0 slot.

IMO I would spend more on the monitor to get an IPS/120hz monitor, nothing wrong with it, but IMO the monitor is one of the more important parts of your computer experience.

 

[krazeedocta]

You can't SLI 460s in that mobo, the second slot is an X4 1.0 slot.

IMO I would spend more on the monitor to get an IPS/120hz monitor, nothing wrong with it, but IMO the monitor is one of the more important parts of your computer experience.

Is there any particular monitor you could suggest? I can't destroy my account for the monitor, though, currently and I've seen the ASUS and it's decent, not perfect, but decent. I'm open to seeing what you think is good.

 

[krazeedocta]

Oh, also, how soon is sandy bridge coming out? Should I maybe wait for the 6000 series ATI and the new Intel CPU?

 

[krazeedocta]

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