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I am wanting to build a new computer, and I was looking at a upgrade bundle with the following:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.548083


MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130275

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AMD Phenom II X6 1075T Thuban 3.0GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT75TFBGRBOX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103858

I need a suggestion on a good heatsink within $30-50 or best value for the money, but I am worried about clearance and such between the motherboard and RAM – as I hear on some boards you can’t use the first to banks as the heat sink is in the way. The last thing I need is a physical issue.

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OCZ AMD Black Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK

The combo includes 8GB of this RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227496

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Seagate Barracuda LP ST32000542AS 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148413

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Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (Using This as System Drive)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

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EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SuperClocked 1024MB EE

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=890010

I will get this for right under $200 - I will be ordering WOW cataclysm - its a perk pack price.

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COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225

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PSU - I need suggestions and would like any other helpful information please.


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SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222L LightScribe Support - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151176

Total is around $1150 - but that doesn't PSU and CPU heatsink so I stay around $1200-1300 is ok but I want to get something I want and that will last me.

I need to build this within the next few weeks so I need to order these in the next day or so. Any help is appreciated. I haven't built a computer in a long time and am hoping I end up with good parts and that everything works whether it will happen like that or not...we will see....lol If I am missing something or made a mistake please let me know. If you know a place where better prices for the same item please let me know too.

I currently run a P4 so almost anything would be a good upgrade and I do a lot of multi-tasking/and quite a bit of gaming.

Thank you very much ahead of time for looking and helping as it applies.
 
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Ok, well that link you sent was to a COOLER MASTER Elite 460 RS-460-PSAR-J3 460W ATX12V V2.31 Power Supply


I assuming you meant:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&cm_re=520_w_seasonic-_-17-151-094-_-Product

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&cm_re=520_w_seasonic-_-17-151-093-_-Product

?

Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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^ +1 for a different case, not that the HAF X is bad, but it well worth spending money on other components as you can find very good cases sub $100

@twb1978, there are a few things that would make the system better... Are you planning to run more than 1 graphic card or you are happy with a single powerful card?
1055T + HD 5850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.544351

RAM - Better to get 2 sticks - opens up future upgrade, also easy to set higher speeds...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226095

PSU - This would be a good one -
520W would be good, but this gives some more headroom
Seasonic 620W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Or even the 912 is fine...
 
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Well if thats the case that negates the combo I suppose i was looking at

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851&cm_re=amd_phenom_ii-_-19-103-851-_-Product

or even this one prior

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727&cm_re=amd_phenom_ii-_-19-103-727-_-Product

If I do not do that combo - should I stick with the mobo or go with another MSI or Asus or something?

As for the one graphic card - at this point I am looking for something that will play movies through disc or PC file format without skipping because very little buffer, I am looking for something that will also allows smooth video editing, and that would bring me a system that I can play newer games out such as the new WOW, Starcraft II, Black OPS, Medal of Honor LE, and such without any issues, budget allows one - I know its kind of overboard on the case - but I like the fact that my system should stay very cool with air flow, plus I will use the SATA dock and I was wanting something that has USB 3.0 wiring, the fact that the cable management is nice to. I also like the look - it seems big and easy work in especially with most the wiring out of the way. Thanks for input.
 
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I also wasnt sure about Mushkin RAM as I never heard of it, but I was wanting to know if i should go for even better power supply if I decided ro go with 2 vid cards or even and higher certified PSU, I dont want to go cheap really on anything but I aslo wasnt wanting to spend $2000 on a PC it will be hard enough sspind $1200 or so but I know I can make it work for me for 3-5 years at least on most things. Any ideas on a heatsink or will stock be fine on any of these processors?
 
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^ If you want a solid build, without any compromise in quality or features, then here is a build...
1055T + ASUS 890GX - Crossfire, SATA 6GB/s, USB3.0
6-Core would be best suited for video stuffs,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.559073

RAM - IMO Mushkin is as good as Corsair/ GSKillz, so I dont think you would have any issues...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226095
But if you want a Corsair, get this one with higher speed
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145324

Video card - Get the HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161348

CASE - NZXT Tempest EVO - It is one of the best in terms of cooling - comes with 6 fans and is roomy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146062

But if you want a Full Tower with USB 3.0, then check this out
AZZA Hurrican 2000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517010
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/AZZA-Hurrican-2000-Case-Review/1106

PSU - A very good deal on a very good PSU
Antec TP 750W
$30 off w/ promo code EMCZNYN54, ends 12/8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022

SSD for boot would be very good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227550

HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
 
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Thanks again for the info. what if I can get the HAF X for $164?
 
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And the other thing...when do you think SSD will drop in price I know they are quiet and I assume quicker? What are they disadvantages and is there life span longer or?
 
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