New rig

[NaturalGod]

I made a wishlist earlier on NewEgg and had a topic about it (http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/260721-31-tomshardware), but I didn't buy it. I have a new rig:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=9858412

Does this one look alright?

Thanks

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Is there any particular reason you picked a microATX motherboard. I would look for a nice ATX motherboard from Gigabyte or Asus. Here's a few suggestions:

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128374

ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

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

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365

 

[xthekidx]

Except for the mb the build looks fine. If you are thinking about OC'ing at all get an aftermarket cooler like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029&Tpk=s1283v

 

[NaturalGod]

Is there any particular reason you picked a microATX motherboard.

Because I'm dumb and only looked at the price

Edit: I fixed it with that cheaper Gigabyte as a placeholder

 

[NaturalGod]

Also, should I go with the 4890 (free HAWX, too) or should I get the GTX 275 if I am gaming on 1280x1024 (starting out, I should be able to buy a new monitor a couple months after) and eventually on 1680x1050?

 

[lasoski311]

id go with the SAPPHIRE 4890 OCed instead of the XFX because its OCed just a bit more for the same price.

 

[Helloworld_98]

yeah but he can oc it himself and he's probably get just as far with the xfx than with the sapphire.

And you get a free game with the sapphire too, thats always a bonus.

but if you want power then get a GTX 275 and oc as far as possible since they get upto 15% fps increases when oc'd and are beating the 4890 already.

 

[NaturalGod]

I might or might not OC, I haven't decided yet.

Also, what is PhysX and CUDA? Is it worth it to get a 275 for those?

 

[Helloworld_98]

CUDA allows you to use CUDA based programs.

You might be interested in arcsoft which is a CUDA based program which upscales DVD quality to HD but otherwise it makes no difference to the average consumer.

 

[NaturalGod]

Meh, that won't really be necessary for me. I use a PS3 often for my movies, usually on Blu Ray