Gaming/video editing build

[david8115]

came up with this: what should i change. Btw, I'm not buying from online store cause shipping etc...
Everything is in CAD
22in LCD monitor - ~200$

Asus m4a78 pro + Phenom II 720 - ~ 300$
WD 640GB - ~75$
CD/DVD ROM ( got one) - FREE
BFG GTX 260 - ~240$
Corsair 4GB XMS2-6400 - ~ $40
Antec 900 & corsair VX550 - $210
Cpu Cooling - Stick with stock till later

I have a feeling im missing something but w.e

TOTAL: 1065x1.05GST= 1118.25$ CAD

Anything i should change/upgrade? Any flaws, bad parts etc.

thanks

 

[aevm]

Looks good.

The PSU offers 41A and that card requires at least 38A. That is, it will do but it leaves you little room for upgrades such as overclocking or adding hard drives. Maybe a Corsair 650W, if it's not a lot more expensive where you live?

You need a Vista 64-bit too for best results, i.e. DirectX 10 and full access to 4GB of RAM.

 

[david8115]

thanks, i don't think ill oc, afraid of voiding the warranty. and im getting xp pro 64bit

 

[gkay09]

How about this build...Had done it for another user...

CPU+Heatsink - Combo Price: $196.98
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Combo [...] mbo.170961

Mobo - GIGA 790X (is a very gud crossfire board sans the graphic chip)
$144.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6813128387

CASE CM 690- $103.49
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6811119137

RAM - PI Black - $55
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820231209

4870 1GB - $243.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814102801

WD Black - $100
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6822136319

DVD - Same - $31.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6827129023

PSU - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W - $113.99
(Before $25.00 USD Mail-In
Rebate )
Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6817341019
(Can handle 2 4870 in crossfire)

Grand total $991

 

[aevm]

That OCZ700SXS PSU has 43A and 2 PCI-E connectors. You need 4 PCI-E connectors for HD 4870 Crossfire. I'd suggest this Corsair 750TX (60A, 4 connectors) for $110 after rebate:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26415&vpn=CMPSU-750TX&manufacture=Corsair

It's available at Newegg.ca too for a few dollars more.

 

[gkay09]

+1 ...Corair is one the best...at newegg.ca it was around $145 so chose the above PSU...