Build for my new pc, need final comments! :)

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spikesebrog363

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OK so after weeks of research (I knew nothing about current technology before I started) I think I've finally decided on a build for my new PC. But because my knowledge is a little limited, I'm worried that some of the components I've selected may be incompatible. Also, if there are any general comments I'm more than happy to hear them, obviously I want to make sure I've got this right before I spend the $2,500
So here are the components I've decided on:

CPU: Core i7 920
Motherboard: Asus P6T
Graphics: Radeon HD4870x2 2GB
RAM: 6GB Corsair XMS3 (1333MHz)
HDD: Caviar Black 1TB
Case: Gigabyte 3D Mars
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W
Optical drive: Undecided

Regarding the optical drive, are there any particular recommendations? I figured I would just pick one up while I was in the store buying the other parts.

The cooling that comes with the CPU should be sufficient if I'm not overclocking I assume, so should I only consider alternate cooling options (non-stock parts) if I decide to overclock?
Also, when putting the system together, will I need thermal paste or heat conductive gel or whatever it is? Is there a particular brand or something that is recommended?
 
You nailed it! Nice build. BUT:

If you want to run two of those big GPU's, I would bump up to a
1000Watt PSU.
BUT: I see no real need for SLI or Crossfire, unless you're
going for benchmarks. If you're just going to game, you'll be happy
with a single high end card.

Might I also recommend going Nvidia. :)

Yes, the stock cooler will be fine if you're not planning to overclock.

Yes, you will need thermal paste, and most recommend Tuniq TX-2 or
Arctic Silver 5, or OCZ Freeze.
 
spikesebrog363 said:
OK so after weeks of research (I knew nothing about current technology before I started) I think I've finally decided on a build for my new PC. But because my knowledge is a little limited, I'm worried that some of the components I've selected may be incompatible. Also, if there are any general comments I'm more than happy to hear them, obviously I want to make sure I've got this right before I spend the $2,500
So here are the components I've decided on:

CPU: Core i7 920
Motherboard: Asus P6T
Graphics: Radeon HD4870x2 2GB
RAM: 6GB Corsair XMS3 (1333MHz)
HDD: Caviar Black 1TB
Case: Gigabyte 3D Mars
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W
Optical drive: Undecided

Regarding the optical drive, are there any particular recommendations? I figured I would just pick one up while I was in the store buying the other parts.

The cooling that comes with the CPU should be sufficient if I'm not overclocking I assume, so should I only consider alternate cooling options (non-stock parts) if I decide to overclock?
Also, when putting the system together, will I need thermal paste or heat conductive gel or whatever it is? Is there a particular brand or something that is recommended?
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Also, where ya from? You might benefit buying parts online if your in the us or canada, newegg has some sweet prices;)
 
bomberboysk said:
Also, where ya from? You might benefit buying parts online if your in the us or canada, newegg has some sweet prices;)
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I checked prices online and was planning on ordering online, but I ended up finding that almost every part could be bought for the cheapest price at a store just up the road from where I live :D
 
spikesebrog363 said:
I checked prices online and was planning on ordering online, but I ended up finding that almost every part could be bought for the cheapest price at a store just up the road from where I live :D
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Lucky! there are nearly no good electronics stores near me (that sell parts)
 
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