Help choosing parts

[scorch0062]

This will be my first time building a computer, and i wanted to know what i can get with $2,250.
what i have right now is just under but it doesnt come with a screen and thats before tax and shipping
Parts:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
i7 920
$289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
Asus motherboard
$249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133257
PNY GTX 295
$499.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?cm_mmc=ExtBanner-_-TomsHarwareSBM-_-NA-_-NA&item=N82E16822152102
Samsung 1tb hard drive x2
$94.99 ($189.98)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146054
NZXT Zero 2
$79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136137
LG Blu ray burner/ DVD Super Multi
$229.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159067
Coolmax 1200w PSU
$179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999029
Sunon fan x4 (for case since it doesnt come with all the fans)
$8.99 ($35.96)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220367
Patriot 6gb DDR3 timings = 7-7-7-20
$104.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118046
Zalman cpu cooler
$74.99
Total Price:1935.86 (before a monitor or taxes or shipping :d)
so will all this stuff even work together?
and are there better deals so that i can get a good monitor with it (i prefer samsung)

 

[techwizard08]

I would go for WD Caviar Black over the Samsung. WD seems to be kicking @$$ and taking names at the moment, and their black series has good performance.

Question: do you really need the ability to burn blu ray discs, or would a blu ray player suffice? (savings ~100)

what are you using this computer for? If you could go with an HD 4870 1 gig you could save another couple hundred, enough for a T240.

ALso, you might want to go with a different case where you aren't buying the fans. It's adding to your price, and the antec 900 hovers in the 120 dollar range

 

[antiacid]

imo the 295 is too pricey for what it offers. Go with a 4870x2 or a 285.

As for the hdd, try the WD caviar black 1tb. I assume you want raid0 which seems a bit risky to do on a pair of 1tb drives. Perhaps using a single wd velociraptor 300gig for system/programs and 1tb for data would give you similar performance at only slightly higher price with more reliability. Alternatively, just get a 3rd one in an external enclosure for backups.

As for monitors, I personally went with a benQ 24inch G2400WD and am very satisfied. Look it up to see if you can get one for cheap.

 

[techwizard08]

I have a 2443 sync and am very happy with it (Samsung)

 

[theAnimal]

Change the cooler to Xigmatech HDT-S1283, cheaper and better performance.

Change the PSU to PC Power & Cooling 750W, save $100.

Change the GPU to GTX285 or HD4850x2, save $200+ and still enough power for a 24" monitor.

And get the BenQ G2400WD or V2400W monitor.

 

[IzzyCraft]

All i have to say is 44.5 dBA fans x4 that is like having a fan right next to your head noise but it will move a ton of air.

 

[techwizard08]

+1 to the animal on the cooler.

The only way I'd pay that much is if it was the TRUE Black--so cool looking 😉

 

[battlemarz]

For your fans take a look at these or other scythe fans. They will work better and be quieter.

 

[scorch0062]

i would be using this computer for hardcore gaming. not just the lazy stuff most of the people do. i like ALL of my games to be running 16xQ AA, highest settings, and at 1920x1200 at a smooth 80+ fps.
after looking at the benchmarks, the 295 seems to be the best especially when i plug in another one after a while.

as for the CPU cooler, im going to go with the Vigor Monsoon 3. the ones that were suggested do not fit socket 1366

i have had bad experiences with Western Digital, and Samsung has always done good for me, plus its cheaper, so thats why i chose it. if i find a way to save money, i may change 1 of them to a velociraptor, but those things are so expensive D: if i can find a good hard drive combo that wont cost much, i will get that but these samsungs are so freaking cheap!!!

and for the case, the antec 900 does look good so im gonna consider it highly. i do want to know, however, if it will be sturdy enough for me to take to LAN partys

as for the monitor, i think i will use the samsung t240 i already have and just buy a cheaper one for my older computer (im gonna take it to florida for when im on vacation 😀)

PSU is big cause i want to quad sli the gtx 295 in the future

Thanks for the suggestions 😀

If there is anything that will groundbreakingly change the price without making it too much worse, please tell me!

and yes i do want to burn blu ray discs

 

[kuai900]

Total Price:1935.86 (before a monitor or taxes or shipping :d)
so will all this stuff even work together?
and are there better deals so that i can get a good monitor with it (i prefer samsung)[/quotemsg]













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