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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (Should be built in the next Month) BUDGET RANGE: (example: US$1300-1500)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Multitasking, Internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, Speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com. or what ever is cheapest

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i7, Nvidia

OVERCLOCKING: I want to











IM OPEN TO ALL SUGGESTIONS


THE BUILD




********WAITING TO BUY LIST******



what else should i get or what should i upgrade



2. EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.244962

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128375

mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226036

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe LightScribe Support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032



(i want to max out my Antec 1200s fan options) So how many more could i install?
APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Case Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998121

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020





******ALREADY PURCHASED*****


1. Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727


1. Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Saitek PZ30AU Black 104 Normal Keys 4 Function Keys USB Standard Eclipse Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175103

Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming-Grade Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178

RAZER RZ81-00030101-B2M1 eXactMat and eXactRest Bundle - Mouse Pad and Wrist Rest
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826999019

RAZER Carcharias 3.5mm Circumaural Professional Gaming Headset
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153043







thank you for the help. Just remember everyone was a newb at one point. hehe
 
You need to go with a 3 x 2GB kit (or 6 x 2GB or 3 x 4GB would work too) in order to use the Triple Channel memory:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226050

Consider this mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076 I like it a little better than my 518

I personally wouldn't spend that much money on a Graphics card. I prefer single GPU graphics cards because I don't feel like relying on (waiting for) SLI profiles. I would get an EVGA GTX 285.

I am very happy with my 625W modu82+ power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194027 Although, you may consider getting a higher wattage PSU if your going to stick with the GTX 295.

The ASRock motherboard has gotten good reviews, but I still don't trust them and would get an Asus or Gigabyte motherboard insted but that is just a personal preference.
 
^ That's a pretty good build...
Can you tell at what resolution do you game ??
I ask this because for resolutions upto 1920X1200, the GTX 275 performs very similar to GTX 285 and is about $100 less...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130475
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127429

And do you require 12GB of RAM ?? For gaming, and other general multitasking, anything over 6GB is an overkill...
But if you still want to go 12GB, then get 2 of these...Good timing, cheap and XMP profiles...
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-PC3-10666-1333MHz-Extreme-Optimized/dp/B001LK7ZTM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252049141&sr=1-2

PSU - As you want to overclock and go SLI, the Corsair 750TX is the best option...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.244894 Combo Discount: -$15.00 Combo Price: $354.98
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006382 $104.99 Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163 $169.99
ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093 $36.99
Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Free Scythe fan w/ purchase, while supplies last

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-MX2 $4.49
ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.243867 Combo Discount: -$7.00 Combo Price: $192.98 Free Shipping*
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=SH-S223L $29.99 Free Ground Shipping
Samsung SH-S223L/BEBS 22X SATA DVD+/-RW Internal Drive (Black), Bulk w/ Software

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125290 $219.99
GIGABYTE GV-N275UD-896I GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Total: $1,114.40 *not including shipping, taxes and rebates

* Another good combo deal. Same build as up above but with this combo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.244895 Combo Discount: -$15.00 Combo Price: $374.98
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Total: $1,134.40 *not including shipping, taxes and rebates

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2912 <--- Cooler Master Storm Scout

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/haf922/ <--- Cooler Master HAF 922
 
thanks gkay09,

I updated my build, i think im going to stay with the 12gs of Ram. Im pretty sure im gunna get that power supply because ive heard so much about it but on terms of graphics cards, so far i want to stay with the gtx 285. What are the differences between the 275 and the 285 thats worth $100+
 



The 285 is not that good of a deal for the cost of fps. btw...what in the world do you need 12 gigs of triple channel RAM for ? That much RAM might hinder your o/c not to mention the heat that's going to be produced when all 6 sticks are side by side on that mobo. And what is your monitors resolution ?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-275,2266.html <--- gtx 275 review/benchmarks

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-275,2266.html <--- dual gtx 275's > gtx 295
 
Note that you have 30 days to register your card to get lifetime warranty like evga.
 

Alright so i geuss im going the 275 route, saves money so thats good.

I wanted more then 6 gigs but from my noob experience the next step is 12 gigs. What would you suggest?
 


3x2 gigs for now. The only time you need 12 gigs of that RAM is if your going to be doing photo shop professionally (that's just an example). Seriously... 6 gigs of that RAM is probably more than what you will ever need.
 
Alright you guys got me, ill trust you.

So which Ram would you suggest, I dont kno which ones to get.

I know that those Corsair Dominators are over priced
 

Thanks for the advice but im pretty sure im gunna get some new ones for free do to my dad being good friends with a owner of a computer company. So i can get things like that for free.
 
Alright, Ive updated everything that you guys have mentioned.

What do you think??

Im at $1490 with shipping and taxes included
 
Haha, alright after many revisions and updates i think im there.

So right now if i were to go order all this and set it up im good to go.

Not missing anything???

thanks gkay09
 
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