Please help with this new build

[lakefootball23]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: The sooner the better

BUDGET RANGE: 2000-2200 ( mouse/keyboard aren't included causei have a best buy gift card, but suggestions for gaming would be nice in reasonable price range)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: NEWEGG


PARTS PREFERENCES: Kinda new at this stuff, intel for processor. Antec?
As long as they're interchangable with the i7, and mobo.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: GAMING, video making/editing, school/office.

OVERCLOCKING: DEFFINITLY

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 ( below 400$)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm not an enthusiast, but I'd deffinitly like a computer compatable with the new i7. sorry i couldn't find the links for the stuff, but if u paste into newegg, it should come up.




Case:
Antec 900-109.99
Antec 1200- 179.99

Mobo:
gigabyte, GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
-209.99
Processor:
Intel i7, nehalem 2.66 ghz 279.99

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM -- 74.99

Memory:
Patriot Viper 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory - Retail - 124.99

Power Supply:
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
-89.99$
Antec TPQ-850 850W Continuous Power ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
-199.99

Monitor:
SAMSUNG ToC T240HD Rose-Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 10000:1 Built in DTV Tuner & Dolby Digital Surround Speakers - Retail -- 359.99

Video card:
HIS Hightech H487F1GP Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
--234.99

OS-

Sound Card-

Total- 1454. 93


I haven't picked out an operating system, or a sound card. This is just from scrap, and i have no idea what i'm doing. I have a total of about 2,000 dollars to spend, and am looking for the best deal! Any advice? Am I forgetting anything?

 

[xthekidx]

First of all, fill this out and then we can get this show rolling:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[Proximon]

Oh yes, put that TP-850 in the Antec 1200

Then start out with a single GTX 285.

I'm not going to post a list right now because thekid is probably working one up.

 

[xthekidx]

IMO, this is the best case/PSU combo available, I would pick it over the Antec choices you had: CM Storm Sniper and Corsair 850tx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.176943

CPU and GPU: i7 920 and EVGA GTX 285 SC Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.179218

GPU (for SLI) and Ram: EVGA GTX 285 SC Edition and 6GB OCZ Gold 1600mhz CL8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.173488

Mobo: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365&Tpk=Asus%20P6T%20v2

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

Optical: LG DVD combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

Cooling: TRUE
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-1366-rt.html
Thermal Grease: MX-2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020

So with shipping, that comes to about $1935, then you get $90 MIR, and two free COD games (keep one and sell the other for $35 back). You probably don't need a sound card, try the onboard audio first because its pretty good these days. Only people with really fancy surround sound speakers and highly tuned ears really need a sound card. If you find you do need a sound card, then its an easy add on later.

 

[Proximon]

Have a look here

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=142

The CP-850 is the new top dog.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.177160

Although it might not fit in your budget.

 

[lakefootball23]

Thanks Bud .

 

[xthekidx]

The Samsung ToC T240HD is an excellent monitor, you won't be disappointed there. Also look at these for cheaper options:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236033
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001309
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009167

 

[lakefootball23]

Between the acer and the one i have, would the 40000:1 contrast, and 2 ms instead of 5 ms be a big difference?

 

[Proximon]

The marketing numbers have to be taken in with some skepticism.

There is a nice thread over here on monitors:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2049206&enterthread=y

 

[xthekidx]

Between the acer and the one i have, would the 40000:1 contrast, and 2 ms instead of 5 ms be a big difference?

I doubt you could tell which one was which if they were side by side. I know I couldn't.

 

[xthekidx]

Have a look here

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=142

The CP-850 is the new top dog.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.177160

Although it might not fit in your budget.

If you can fit this in your budget and you like the 1200, then spend your money here.

 

[lakefootball23]

Actuallyyyy it does, barely, but hey, i'm adding the stuff to my shopping cart, any final suggestions?

 

[xthekidx]

Nope, not really. Take your time when putting it together and make sure its in a non-staticy area, and read the manual. Hunt around on newegg to see if there are better combo's/ deals, I don't think you will find many though. Sometimes microcenter or buy.com or ewiz.com have some better prices, so hunt around. Otherwise, you have one hell of a beast of a machine there, I'm jealous