Building My First Comp

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jeffhghtn

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I've decided to build a computer, and after ravaging the internet, I found some basic parts I like, but still have a lot of questions.

To start, here are the parts:

Intel Core i7 920 Processor
MSI X58 Pro-E Motherboard
Patriot Viper 6GB PC12800 Triple Channel DDR3 Memory
Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black Hard Drive
HIS Radeon HD 4870 Video Card

The computer will definitely be used for gaming, but I want something I can't overclock. Basically a well rounded computer that will last me a while before I need to upgrade, and will be upgradable when that time comes.

I am looking for less expensive parts, but if anyone has a good upgrade suggestion I won't mind spending the money (or a downgrade that will save me money w/o cutting performance!)

I haven't selected a case or power supply, nor a way to cool it. That is one thing I'm yet to look into, so any quick suggestions would be appreciated.

I want to have a dvd/cd drive, but chances are I will use it very little, so am I okay to go with a cheap one?

I also want to run Dual Monitors (at some point, though not right away). What should I do to go about that?

Sorry for all the questions! Any answers would be great.
Meanwhile I'll keep looking around the internet myself.

Thanks,
Jeff
 
The best CPU cooler is one from Xigmatek, i cant remember the name though.
Zalman makes some quite nice coolers, most of them come with Fan Mate 2 and LED's on the fan. And best of all: on full speed, they barely make a noise. when mine is on full i can barely hear it with my ear next to it. No I'm not deaf either. :D
 
linkin93 said:
The best CPU cooler is one from Xigmatek, i cant remember the name though.
Zalman makes some quite nice coolers, most of them come with Fan Mate 2 and LED's on the fan. And best of all: on full speed, they barely make a noise. when mine is on full i can barely hear it with my ear next to it. No I'm not deaf either. :D
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Best bang for the buck cooler? Perhaps

Best cooler? Quite not, can name a few right off the bat, TRUE, Prolimatech Megahalems, V8, Noctura.
 
I've been looking at this case:
XION II XON-101 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply

If I get it, I don't need a power supply, correct?
And I've read that power supply is something you shouldn't cut budget on (after watching a video of exploding computers), so will these be able to keep up? Or am I better off going with a corsair power supply and buying a case that doesn't need the power supply?
 
Any power supply that comes with a case, can be put aside for a backup, but not used as a primary psu.

Most of them are garbage.
 
My Final Build and Three More Questions:

Processor: Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz Processor
Motherboard: Foxconn FlamingBlade GTI
Memory: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black Hard Drive
Video Card: SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V
Case: COOLER MASTER Elite NV-334-KWN1-GP
DVD/CD drive: Sony Optiarc 24X
Heat Sinks/Fans: Xigmatek HDT-S1283

Questions:
1. I'm going windows, I should go Vista, right? (Maybe windows 7 upgrade in 2 months).
2. Do I need two graphics cards and a second port to go dual monitor? I can set this up later (seeing as I'm not shooting on it right now).
3. I've looked everything over, but there is nothing wrong with the parts I got going, is there?

Thanks For The Help!!
- Jeff
 
The best CPU cooler is one from Xigmatek, i cant remember the name though.
Zalman makes some quite nice coolers, most of them come with Fan Mate 2 and LED's on the fan. And best of all: on full speed, they barely make a noise. when mine is on full i can barely hear it with my ear next to it. No I'm not deaf either.
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I have heard that Zalman's are good. I have three PC's with aftermarket fans, one eldely machine with a noisey vid card fan ....you almost have to shout:D
 
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