so this is my first time trying to build a computer by myself. I have built one with the help of friends in the past but have decided to go at it by myself this time (pride thing). however, there are a few things I am still unsure of, hence I would like some feedback on my proposed build. thanks ahead for the feedback and advice!
Budget Range: 800-1,000 (excluding OS)
System Usage: gaming (STO, Civ 5, CS, COD, GalCiv, SC2, C&C, SC4/Cities XL), slight video watching/editing (from flip video), internet, research/writing (work and school)
Parts Not Required: monitor, OS (keyboard and mouse open to suggestions)
Overclocking: possibly- haven't decided 100% (skill level not there yet, but maybe CPU/RAM)
SLI or Crossfire: not at first, but down the line (6 mos-1 year) yes
so for the parts I have already decided upon:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965- 3.4 GHz (AM3 socket)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727&Tpk=AMD%20Phenom%20II%20X4%20965-%203.4%20GHz%20%28AM3%20socket%29
Video Card: XFX HD-687A-ZDBC Radeon HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150520&Tpk=XFX%20HD-687A-ZDBC%20Radeon%20HD%206870
Cooler: COOLER MASTER V6 GT RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 120mm DynaLoop CPU Cooler w/ Universal bracket & Dual Fan (open to other options)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103089&Tpk=COOLER%20MASTER%20V6%20GT%20RR-V6GT-22PK-R1%20120mm%20DynaLoop
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (will add another one in the future)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795&Tpk=Western%20Digital%20Caviar%20Black%20WD5002AALX%20500GB%207200
Optical Drive: Lite On iHDS118-04 CD/DVD ROM Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276&Tpk=Lite%20On%20iHDS118-04%20CD%2fDVD%20ROM%20Drive
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&Tpk=Coolermaster%20HAF%20922
and the parts I have yet to decide upon:
RAM: would like to use G.Skill ripjaw x series if possible (looks and performance) but am willing to look at other options
Mobo: would like to have a mobo that is crossfire ready (x8/x8 or x16/x16) but won't bust the bank
PSU: not sure what wattage I need- have seen anywhere from 650-750. also would like to have quality without busting the bank.
I plan on using a monitor I've had for a while (hannspree, not sure of resolution, but has lasted a while and done me well) but will also use it on my TV (samsung 32") every now and again to play STO and watch home videos (hence the need for crossfire in the future). If I need to go over 1,000 I would be willing to do so, but not more than 1,100 at the most (again, excluding OS). Again, thanks ahead of time for the feedback/advice.
Budget Range: 800-1,000 (excluding OS)
System Usage: gaming (STO, Civ 5, CS, COD, GalCiv, SC2, C&C, SC4/Cities XL), slight video watching/editing (from flip video), internet, research/writing (work and school)
Parts Not Required: monitor, OS (keyboard and mouse open to suggestions)
Overclocking: possibly- haven't decided 100% (skill level not there yet, but maybe CPU/RAM)
SLI or Crossfire: not at first, but down the line (6 mos-1 year) yes
so for the parts I have already decided upon:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965- 3.4 GHz (AM3 socket)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727&Tpk=AMD%20Phenom%20II%20X4%20965-%203.4%20GHz%20%28AM3%20socket%29
Video Card: XFX HD-687A-ZDBC Radeon HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150520&Tpk=XFX%20HD-687A-ZDBC%20Radeon%20HD%206870
Cooler: COOLER MASTER V6 GT RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 120mm DynaLoop CPU Cooler w/ Universal bracket & Dual Fan (open to other options)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103089&Tpk=COOLER%20MASTER%20V6%20GT%20RR-V6GT-22PK-R1%20120mm%20DynaLoop
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (will add another one in the future)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795&Tpk=Western%20Digital%20Caviar%20Black%20WD5002AALX%20500GB%207200
Optical Drive: Lite On iHDS118-04 CD/DVD ROM Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276&Tpk=Lite%20On%20iHDS118-04%20CD%2fDVD%20ROM%20Drive
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&Tpk=Coolermaster%20HAF%20922
and the parts I have yet to decide upon:
RAM: would like to use G.Skill ripjaw x series if possible (looks and performance) but am willing to look at other options
Mobo: would like to have a mobo that is crossfire ready (x8/x8 or x16/x16) but won't bust the bank
PSU: not sure what wattage I need- have seen anywhere from 650-750. also would like to have quality without busting the bank.
I plan on using a monitor I've had for a while (hannspree, not sure of resolution, but has lasted a while and done me well) but will also use it on my TV (samsung 32") every now and again to play STO and watch home videos (hence the need for crossfire in the future). If I need to go over 1,000 I would be willing to do so, but not more than 1,100 at the most (again, excluding OS). Again, thanks ahead of time for the feedback/advice.