New building for Video editing and some gaming (FSX)

[itguynj]

So i am building a new PC. Have a laptop but need a PC to do video editing and some gaming (i.e FSX). Want to stay around $1k for the setup. I would order from newegg, amazon or go to microcenter (have oen by my house). I need firewire but I am just thinking of running a cable from the back

So here's what I came up with

CPU - i7-2600K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070&Tpk=2600%20k

MOBO - ASRock Extrme 4 ( http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...P67%20Extreme4)

Video - XFX HD-567X-ZNF3 Radeon HD 5670 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150467&Tpk=XFX%20HD-567X-ZNF3%20Radeon%20HD%205670

Memory - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308&cm_re=Memory_-_G.SKILL_Ripjaws_Series_8GB_%282_x_4GB%29_240--_-20-231-308-_-Product


HD - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533&cm_re=Western_Digital_Caviar_Black_WD1002FAEX_1TB-_-22-136-533-_-Product

Case - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153&Tpk=Rosewill%20CHALLENGER%20Black%20Gaming%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower


PSU - CORSAIR Builder Series CMPSU-500CX 500W ATX12V v2.3 Active PFC Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139018&Tpk=CORSAIR%20Builder%20Series%20CMPSU-500CX



Also looking for a suggestion for a cheaper SSD for OS, apps and scratch space

Thanks

 

[WR2]

Hello itguynj;

What resolution is the monitor you'll be using?

 

[eloric]

Look at this SSD: OCZ Agility 2 2.5" 60GB for $109 AR.

Consider a cooler to get the best overclock out of that CPU: GELID Solutions Tranquillo for $43 Also, check your MicroCenter to see if they still have the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Universal CPU Cooler for $23. I think it goes off sale, so buy it tomorrow if you can.

I'll let WR2 comment on the video card/monitor resolution requirements. I suspect that you may need a little more horsepower in your GPU, but he can advise. If so, here are two cards for only about $20 more, either of which might work. PowerColor AX5770 1GBD5-H Radeon HD 5770 1GB for $100 After Rebate or HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 for $100 AR


Keep in mind it is end of the month, and sales and rebate end, so these recommendations will change on Tuesday.

 

[itguynj]

Hello itguynj;

What resolution is the monitor you'll be using?

The resolution is 1680 x 1050