Budget Custom i5 Build

[rocko2006]

I will be building my first computer, and would like a little help. I've chosen the majority of the components, but suggestions would be welcome. Basically, I just want to make sure everything is compatible with one another. If any of the components could be substituted for a cheaper alternative with similar performance and reliability, I would be happy to hear what you have to say. I would like mild overclocking to be possible while staying cool and stable. Anyway, here's my setup thus far:

CPU
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215

Motherboard
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131407

RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

HDD
3.5" 500GB drive will be taken from my external hdd

Optical Drive
External drive which I already own

CPU Heatsink
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Video Card
ASUS EN9600GSO/DI/512MD3/V2 GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121320

Power Supply
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016

Case
RAIDMAX Hurricane ATX-248WB Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156237

Monitor
Acer X193W+BD Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 (ACM) - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009127

Thermal Compound
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&cm_re=arctic-_-35-100-007-_-Product


Two things I'm unsure about are the power supply and the motherboard/case. I'm not sure how to properly pick a power supply, and it seems from the picures that the motherboard plugs do not properly match up with the back of the case (or any case I've seen for that matter). Also, let me know if I'm missing any equipment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[daisymtc]

Mobo - Get cheaper one
ASUS P7P55D LE
If you want to run SLi/ CF get i7 920 with X58.

Thermal compound - Arctic cooling heatsink have pre-applied thermal compound. AS5 not needed. BTW AS5 is not the best thermal compound at the market.

MSI R4670-MD1G Radeon HD 4670 1GB $70, MIR$30... I don't know which one run faster, should be similar. But I think 4670 run with lower power than 9600GSO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127440&cm_re=4670-_-14-127-440-_-Product

PSU - That one is a good budget PSU.

Case - Do you really want a side windows? With case under $50 with Free shipping, I suggest have a look at Antec 200 or COOLER MASTER Gladiator 600. They are better for cable management.

 

[rocko2006]

Thanks for the help. I think I'll go with the mobo you suggested, keep the 9600 GSO, and go with the COOLER MASTER Gladiator 600. Have a good one.

 

[JCP21]

Looks good