Requesting feedback on Intel i7 920 D0 + P6T SE system

[Tipx]

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: tomorrow? BUDGET RANGE: ~800USD

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming / programming / miscellaneous stuff

PARTS REQUIRED : Mobo, CPU + Cooler, Memory and Maybe a Case (My PSU is a OCZ600)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: ncix.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: ASUS Mobo

OVERCLOCKING: Not with the current PSU, but maybe someday SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 or 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The less noise the better.
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Tell me what you think of that : (The links are to NCIX.com)

Intel Core I7 920 D0 Stepping Quad Core Processor LGA1366 2.66GHZ Bloomfield 8MB LGA1366

ASUS P6T SE X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 LGA1366 3PCI-E16 PCI-E1 2PCI CrossFire SATA2 Motherboard

Scythe Mugen 2 Heatpipe CPU Heatsink LGA1366 LGA775 Socket AM2 120MM

Corsair XMS3 TR3X6G1600C9 6GB DDR3 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL 9-9-9-24 Core i7 Memory Kit

Note : I know I posted this in the other "Sub forum" also, but the topic belongs here and I can't delete my own Topic in the other section. Sorry for the dual post.

 

[gkay09]

Even though you have given ASUS mobo as preferrance, I would suggest this Gigabyte board -
Gigabyte EX58-UD4P
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35757&vpn=GA%2DEX58%2DUD4P&manufacture=Gigabyte

Reason -
1. Nearly the same price...
2. Has better features...
3. Has both SLI and crossfire support unlike ASUS (Only Crossfire)

Some faster RAM...
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI PC3-12800 6GB 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-21
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36168&vpn=F3%2D12800CL8T%2D6GBPI&manufacture=G%2ESkill

CASE - 2 Options
1. CM 690
2. Antec 300

 

[Yoosty]

Some faster RAM...
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI PC3-12800 6GB 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-21
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] =G%2ESkill

+1 on faster ram, either go with this recommendation or these below.

OCZ XMP Ready Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop $110.99 CAD
(Before $10.00 USD Mail-In Rebate)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227388

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI $109.99 CAD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247

Now on the Case, if you decide to get one. On the Core i7 you will want one with great airflow, here are 4, I would recommend below.

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $129.99 CAD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058

Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case $199.99 CAD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

The CM Cases allow you to be able to change CPU HSF without taking out motherboard, if you do not need back-plate.
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP $129.99 CAD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP $164.49 CAD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

Good Luck on your upcoming build.

 

[Tipx]

Thanks you two for your comments and suggestions!

Have a good day, I sure will have one while making this order!