This is the very first time try to make my own CPU so I'll be very grateful to anyone willing to help, so here we go.
Approximate Purchase Date: 6/12/2011 is when I planned this setup.
Budget Range: $1500 After Rebates (includes keyboard, display and sound)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, then everyday stuff.
Parts Not Required: Mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country of Origin: U.S
Parts Preferences: I;m completely new to this so I don't know which is good
Overclocking: no, I'm worried about the risks and blowing my money
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, with NVIDIA
Monitor Resolution:1920x1200
Operating System: Windows 7 ult, 64-bit
Additional Comments: Looking for a CPU that will last a long time for a long time. Currently the biggest problem I have is knowing whether or not the components are all compatible. I have made a list of components I would like but their not written in stone. Any help and suggestions will be greatly welcomed. Also I'm completely new to this so please keep the jargon down.
My list:
Motherboard:
1) ASUS P8P67 PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131703
One of the most confusing components to figure out, this might be the most help I need.
Graphic Card:
1) 2x MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565
Memory:
1) CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
2) CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144
I can't tell the difference between them, though if you have suggestions that better than either than by all means.
Hard Drive:
1) Seagate Momentus ST9750420AS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148599
Honestly I kinda chose this by random, again I don't know which hard drive is best for a gaming rig.
Processor:
1) Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
I choose this because it was 'recommended' when buying the motherboard that I chose above, so....
Powersupply:
1) CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
2) CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
I heard its better to go more than end up less with power, unfortunately I don't know how much power this rig is gonna need.
Optical Drive:
I'm not looking for anything fancy, these days you can get best games through the internet (steam).
Computer Cases:
1) Antec Lanboy Air
I honestly don't know, please give suggestions.
Optional
Heatsinks:
1) COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
I heard getting heat sinks can mean the diff between light and day as well as help extend your cpu's life.
Also, stupid question: How do I get wireless internet on this? Is it already built in?
Approximate Purchase Date: 6/12/2011 is when I planned this setup.
Budget Range: $1500 After Rebates (includes keyboard, display and sound)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, then everyday stuff.
Parts Not Required: Mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country of Origin: U.S
Parts Preferences: I;m completely new to this so I don't know which is good
Overclocking: no, I'm worried about the risks and blowing my money
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, with NVIDIA
Monitor Resolution:1920x1200
Operating System: Windows 7 ult, 64-bit
Additional Comments: Looking for a CPU that will last a long time for a long time. Currently the biggest problem I have is knowing whether or not the components are all compatible. I have made a list of components I would like but their not written in stone. Any help and suggestions will be greatly welcomed. Also I'm completely new to this so please keep the jargon down.
My list:
Motherboard:
1) ASUS P8P67 PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131703
One of the most confusing components to figure out, this might be the most help I need.
Graphic Card:
1) 2x MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565
Memory:
1) CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
2) CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144
I can't tell the difference between them, though if you have suggestions that better than either than by all means.
Hard Drive:
1) Seagate Momentus ST9750420AS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148599
Honestly I kinda chose this by random, again I don't know which hard drive is best for a gaming rig.
Processor:
1) Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
I choose this because it was 'recommended' when buying the motherboard that I chose above, so....
Powersupply:
1) CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
2) CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
I heard its better to go more than end up less with power, unfortunately I don't know how much power this rig is gonna need.
Optical Drive:
I'm not looking for anything fancy, these days you can get best games through the internet (steam).
Computer Cases:
1) Antec Lanboy Air
I honestly don't know, please give suggestions.
Optional
Heatsinks:
1) COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
I heard getting heat sinks can mean the diff between light and day as well as help extend your cpu's life.
Also, stupid question: How do I get wireless internet on this? Is it already built in?