Computer Build

[Popester]

Hello everyone, wonderful site here. I have been looking around and I would just like to post my planned build, to see if anyone has suggestions. The computer is going to be multi-purpose with Gaming, School, Recording Applications, and other multimedia formats. I already have a mouse, keyboard, speakers, and moniter from my previous computer. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sonata III Piano Black Tower Case w/ 500w $110.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=39867

Intel Core2 Quad 2.4 GHz $285.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=35997

Intel D975XBX2KR Viiv $220.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=34607

Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA-II $117.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=31120

Radeon HD 3870 512MB $243.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=45456
-Note: I also will be adding a second video card for CrossFire at a later time.

Kingston 2GB DDR3 1066 $235.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=41000

LG DVD RW $31.00
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=38515


Some questions I have are:
Enough Power Supply?
Components Compatible
OC Potential, but not priority (I know I need fans and heatsinks).

I'm still looking at possibly a different Video Card, HDD, Case. Also I wish to add in a sound card, most likely the Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=37076). I would like to keep this build around the $1500 mark.

 

[daisymtc]

975 chipset is old. get x38

 

[lucky7]

It looks like a fairly nice build but the case psu combo doesnt work. For a psu id reccomend the OCZ GameXStream. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002&Tpk=OCZ+GameXStream+700W
Since ur getting a different psu u should probably change the case as well. The big favorite around here is the antec 900. Personally i like the NZXT cases as well.
Good luck!

 

[daisymtc]

Antec EA500W is a good PSU, should be enough at the moment.
But if you Crossfire 3870, you need a bigger PSU
http://www.computerforum.com/90110-power-recommendations-video-card.html
you could get one of these http://www.computerforum.com/90117-ceewi1-s-psu-recommendations.html
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=32039
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11130AC2212&vpn=RS-750-ACAA&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
http://directcanada.com/products/?sku=13220AC0613&vpn=OCZ600GXSSLI&manufacture=OCZ

 

[Popester]

Thank you for the replies. Very imformative. Just a couple questions to clarify.

Taking a look at the power consumption for the video cards in crossfire (550W) should the PSU be around 600W-650W?

Is the x38 a large improvement over the Intel mobo? The ANTEC 900 seems like a logical choice, so would choosing that with TruePower 650W work well?

 

[paratwa]

Have you read the other threads about the Antec 900? They might change your mind. And Running Crossfire is a waste of money. But if you do want Crossfire then you will need 700 watts or more.