Critique my build please!

[twebwrstler]

Motherboard

ASUS Sabertooth X58

CPU
Intel core i7

RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB

Power Supply
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W

Case

ANTEC 1200


Open to any and all suggestions.

 

[ps3hacker12]

i would highly recommend going towards sandy bridge 1155 processors, such as te 2500K or the 2600K with a P67 or Z68 chipset motherboard.

 

[WR2]

Hello twebwrstler;

What's the purpose behind your new system?
A few parts still missing in the overall scheme.

Have you set a budget for this project?
If you fill out the form in *How To Ask For New Build Advice* you'll answer all the standard questions that help things get started.

 

[sceen311]

Depending on exactly what it is for, the correct answer now is a i2500 or i2600(whatever you can afford) with a Z68 motherboard.

Also unless you need the Antec 1200 for like 4 Gigantic video cards, or 9 hard drives or something of that nature, you could probably get away just fine with the Antec 902 v3 case. If you don't plan on getting a video card a Antec 300. would be suffice.

 

[twebwrstler]

This build will mainly be used for gaming and watching HD movies. Also I already have the Antec 1200.

 

[chesteracorgi]

Do you plan to use multiple GPUs? Do you want a quiet system?

This weekend Newegg has a special on the ASUS Sabertooth 1155 P67 mobo if that is your choice.

 

[twebwrstler]

I want it to be fairly quiet. not going to be using multiple GPU's though...I think.

 

[chesteracorgi]

If you are buying soon I'd recommend going with an i5 2500K and getting the deal on the ASUS P67 Sabertooth mobo this weekend.

The Antec 1200 looks like a nice case, but it is not toolless and may be a tad loud with all its fans. But the cooling is, no doubt, great.

The Sandybridge is a better choice for you whether you go with the i5 or i7. And it is also cheaper.