So im going for my first

[MDXX]

first build. heres what i want to get. im looking to maybe cut down on the mobo and case if you can help on that. dont want anything crap however. but heres whats going in. hopefully i choose good

also i will be using 4gb of ddr3



Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131657&cm_re=am3_motherboard-_-13-131-657-_-Product

Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=phenom_ii_black_edition-_-19-103-808-_-Product

Gpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873&cm_re=hd5770-_-14-102-873-_-Product
(hopefully sapphire is decent to purchase from)

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056

^^ really need help on this. i need a full atx case thats good and wont crap but its err 190$

psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&Tpk=corsair%20550w

and thats the gist. plus win7 and im using other parts from my comp im using now.

any help on the mobo and case or anything else i would love to hear. thanks

 

[gkay09]

^ Gaming PC ? What resoltuion ?
I would do this -
CPU + Mobo
X4 955 + ASUS 870A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.580584

RAM -
Corsair 4GB DDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260

CASE - Any specific reason for a Full Tower, frakly I dont see 1 for such a build,...
Antec 300 + OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.590988

GPU - XFX HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506

PSU - Antec EA 500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

 

[jstwinkles]

I wouldn't cut down on the motherboard any. For what it seems you want to do with your rig (gaming and such,) you'll want a decent motherboard. The one you have isn't bad, but if you're going to get a full size tower, you might as well get a mobo with a larger form factor. Double check it, but I think this one will work with what you want to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131668

It uses the same chipset, can support the same amount of RAM, and has the same onboard graphics (not that you need it,) but it has a lot more expansion slots. Plus, it has some USB 3.0 ports, which would be nice to already have once the standard becomes more widely used. Most of all, it doesn't cost that much more, so if you don't mind throwing in a few extra bucks, it would probably be worth it.

As far as the case itself is concerned, for the rig you're looking at, this case might be more suitable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

I can personally attest to how great the Antec 900 case is, since I'm using one for my current rig. I've got a similar build to what you want to do, (quad core, 8 gigs of ram, two hard drives, good graphics,) and this case has plenty of room, and keeps things nice and cool without adding any extra fans or special cooling system. It's so big that it really is closer to a full size tower than most mid size towers. Plus, it'll work with that mobo I mentioned above. On top of that, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than what you suggested.

 

[MDXX]

Have to reply quick. But yes gaming at 1920 x 1080

Also i figured the hd5770 would need to fit in a full tower. Thanks for the help

 

[jstwinkles]

Have to reply quick. But yes gaming at 1920 x 1080

Also i figured the hd5770 would need to fit in a full tower. Thanks for the help

I've got an ATI Radeon HD 4870 which looks to be similar in size to the card you want, and it fits just fine in the Antec 900, no sweat.