*Updated with actual list here instead of just a link
First build. Still kind of nervous since never did anything past basic GPU/optical drive upgrades but have been reading about this for past 2 months or so. Overall generally I should be tech savvy enough for a build since hearing of all the bad stories with customer support with all major companies (P.S. buying a built system is still not out of a question so if anyone knows of good custom/semi-custom places with good track records, do tell). Thanks for your inputs!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: very soon: within the month, probably sooner BUDGET RANGE: just over $2,000 (see parts already selected)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: everyday use, some gaming (high end but not constant), photoshop CS4 (i guess CS5 soon), some video editing.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor (will buy separate soon, for now use current), speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com (see parts list)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US, NYC
PARTS PREFERENCES: full tower case for ease of installation and future proofing, i7 (LGA 1366) chipset
OVERCLOCKING: Unlikely, since I'm still a noob when it comes to that aspect
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No for now
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 most likely once I purchase a new one but since will deff get a 5850 this point is moot
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just need a powerful performance and yet very stable. The HDD cooler that is in the parts section is meant as a vertical intake to take up the bottom 3 optical drive bays (will this case fit it?).
LINKY to parts
Corsair 800D case
Chipset+MOBO: I7 930+ Asus P6X58D Premium
GPU: ASUS EH5850 DirectCU
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W
Memory: G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
HDD: WD 1TB Caviar Black
3 extra 120mm fans for exhaust on top
Scythe SCKB-2000BK HDD Cooler used as a vertical intake
Drive: LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
So this is what I have came up with, what do you guys think?
First build. Still kind of nervous since never did anything past basic GPU/optical drive upgrades but have been reading about this for past 2 months or so. Overall generally I should be tech savvy enough for a build since hearing of all the bad stories with customer support with all major companies (P.S. buying a built system is still not out of a question so if anyone knows of good custom/semi-custom places with good track records, do tell). Thanks for your inputs!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: very soon: within the month, probably sooner BUDGET RANGE: just over $2,000 (see parts already selected)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: everyday use, some gaming (high end but not constant), photoshop CS4 (i guess CS5 soon), some video editing.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor (will buy separate soon, for now use current), speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com (see parts list)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US, NYC
PARTS PREFERENCES: full tower case for ease of installation and future proofing, i7 (LGA 1366) chipset
OVERCLOCKING: Unlikely, since I'm still a noob when it comes to that aspect
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No for now
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 most likely once I purchase a new one but since will deff get a 5850 this point is moot
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just need a powerful performance and yet very stable. The HDD cooler that is in the parts section is meant as a vertical intake to take up the bottom 3 optical drive bays (will this case fit it?).
LINKY to parts
Corsair 800D case
Chipset+MOBO: I7 930+ Asus P6X58D Premium
GPU: ASUS EH5850 DirectCU
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W
Memory: G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
HDD: WD 1TB Caviar Black
3 extra 120mm fans for exhaust on top
Scythe SCKB-2000BK HDD Cooler used as a vertical intake
Drive: LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
So this is what I have came up with, what do you guys think?