Helping friend build a gaming rig

[infinite011]

Here is what we came up with... what do you think?

Are there any compatibility issues? Any parts you would like to see changed?

cpu: Core i7-930

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039

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mobo: ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163

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hd: Deskstar 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0340476

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ram: OCZ Gold XTC 6GB (3X2GB) DDR3-1333 (PC3-10666) CL 9 240-Pin DIMM Triple Channel Kit
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301256

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gpu: evga gtx geforce 480
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0332851

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psu: Tr2 RX-850 850w Silent Gaming ATX Power Supply
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0312759

what do you think of this psu? I made some suggestions, but this is the one he wants

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optical drive: 22x DVD±RW Burner with Dual/Double Layer Support OEM
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0293049

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case - tbd

cpu cooler - tbd
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Thanks for your help! I recently posted on here, and followed through on a build. I am actually posting on it right now Your help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[hunter315]

Get the i7 950 from microcenter, its like 230 in store so its cheaper than the 930 off newegg by a lot, the 930 is $200 in store too so you can save quite a bit by grabbing your CPU there.

 

[obsidian86]

Here is what we came up with... what do you think?

Are there any compatibility issues? Any parts you would like to see changed?

cpu: Core i7-930

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039

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mobo: ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163

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hd: Deskstar 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0340476

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ram: OCZ Gold XTC 6GB (3X2GB) DDR3-1333 (PC3-10666) CL 9 240-Pin DIMM Triple Channel Kit
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301256

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gpu: evga gtx geforce 480
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0332851

-----

psu: Tr2 RX-850 850w Silent Gaming ATX Power Supply
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0312759

what do you think of this psu? I made some suggestions, but this is the one he wants

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optical drive: 22x DVD±RW Burner with Dual/Double Layer Support OEM
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0293049

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case - tbd

cpu cooler - tbd
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Thanks for your help! I recently posted on here, and followed through on a build. I am actually posting on it right now Your help is greatly appreciated!!

kind of ugh

the hard drive on promo
much better psu
great cpu cooler
much better ram
much newer board

 

[infinite011]

kind of ugh

http://img.techpowerup.org/101010/Newegg.com Shopping Cart_1286747838856.png

the hard drive on promo
much better psu
great cpu cooler
much better ram
much newer board

thanks !!!!

 

[dragon5677]

go for the i7 950 and maybe a samsung spinpoint f3

 

[dEAne]

next week they might change the price or you well changed your mind. Chose well.

 

[batuchka]

Hang on a wee bit longer since HD 6000 series out 19th October? Not that higher end Fermis recommended buys ever all around respectable h/w reviews @@