First Time Build, Opinions? ~$1000

[xurbanx]

So originally my build was around 800 or so, i upgraded a few things and wanted some opinions on the build itself, how well you think ti will perform and if I'm making wise choices for the money I'm spending.

This rig will mostly be for WoW, CoD series, SC2, and whatever other appealing titles for the next few years. Also i only plan to use a single card even after this is built, and if i upgrade it will just be to a stronger single card if that helps determine.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103011
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131352
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

With SATA cords, DVD drive, and extra fans in cart i come out to around $1000.
If i feel that the stock heatsink for my CPU is needed to be changed I'll probably go with this.
Heatsink/Fan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125

Please feel free to give opinions, this is a lot of money to be throwing at microchips and cords. I want to make sure I'm getting my bang for my buck.

 

[xurbanx]

bump

 

[gkay09]

When are you planning to purchase ? Checked for combos ?

 

[xurbanx]

Around the second week of November, and yes i have checked combos, they are all either down grades or more money for stuff i don't want.

 

[gkay09]

^ Actually I dont think so,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.500265
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.524514

But anyways dont include combos as they tend to change frequently...
Also by this month ATI will be launching their newer graphic cards, so better to keep your options open...

 

[xurbanx]

That version of the 5870 got a lot of bad reviews, plus i like the way the heat sink is on the card i picked. As for the mobo combo thanks for pointing that out, i ran everything i had through to check for combos today, must have just changed.

New cards huh, well that means by the time i order my parts the prices should go down so that's good.

 

[gkay09]

^ Yes,...also check the newer cards too...
And too many bad reviews ?? HIS cards in general have a good reputation...

 

[xurbanx]

Well that one in particular had a lot of mixed experiences, and people were saying the temps weren't too great.

 

[gkay09]

^ Hmm...but anyways like I said newer cards are on the horizon, so keep your options open...

 

[xurbanx]

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