Big opportunity and so many doubts [help]

[vinaum]

Hey guys!

A friend of my dad is going to USA soon so we are thinking about buying a new PC. I don't want to overclock and I just don't wanna buy an extreme processor because of its price.
I'm a not a hardcore gamer. I just wanna buy the best.

Let's start:

- Asus Rampage II Extreme (or GENE?)
- EVGA GTX 295
- Intel i7 920 (or 940?)
- Zalman Power Supply 1000W (enough?)
- OCZ Reaper Edition Triple Kit Channel 3x2gb 2000mhz

1 - What is the difference between Extreme and GENE? The difference of price worth buying an Extreme?
2 - Is 2000mhz of ram too much for a 920? Is it stable? Can I get 100% of "power" of a 920 or 940 just with 1600mhz?
3 - 1000W supply. Is it enough?
4 - HD: Seagate or Western Digital?
5 - Air cooling is enough for this VGA and processor?

Any suggestions please tell me. I wanna spend US$ 2000~2500 with this products. It's a great chance so I wanna be sure of what I'm gonna buy.

Thanks!

 

[Bodaggit23]

2 - Is 2000mhz of ram too much for a 920? Is it stable? Can I get 100% of

I can only speak from an EVGA X58 3xSLI board perspective.

It doesn't like to run RAM @ over 1866, from what others have
posted at the EVGA forums.

Keep in mind, they only support 800/1066 RAM speed.

Also, if you want the best, you'll need a 965.

 

[Dystopia]

The better CPU would be the i7 965. Also, I believe that the 4870x2 is better than the 295, but also pricey.

 

[Bodaggit23]

Also, if you want the best, you'll need a 965.

Well said!