First build in 5 years....suggestions?

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stormbind

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Well this is the first computer I have built in quite some time so I hope I did alright. Here is what I have so far:

--Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

--CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

--ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

--OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory - Retail

--SAPPHIRE 100269SR Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

--Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

I already have a monitor, hard drive, and a dvd burner. I just want to make sure that I didn't leave anything out. I remember last time I built something I forgot a cooler for the CPU...lol :rolleyes: Anyway I beleive that one comes with the processor.

Oh and this is my first post :D so thanks for your support and the wonderful site.
 
Spend the extra for a nine hundred two, black interior, cable management galore, essentially a twelve hundred with 3 less 5.25" drive bays:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058&Tpk=nine hundred two

If you plan on overclocking, this is one of the better overclocking boards out there:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186163

Better/Faster memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247

If your gonna be overclocking, invest in a good aftermarket cpu cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029&Tpk=S1283V

If you plan on ever going crossfire(which in the future since you have a 4890 is a good idea) invest in this power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
or this modular power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817189017
 
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well you will need an os and i would recommend gettin an aftermarket heatsink like the dark knight since the stop one is utter rubbish. i would also recommend saving a few bucks while still keeping performance and get the foxconn bloodrage mobo. and for like 10 bucks more you can get a corsair 850 watts which may be overkill now but for 10 bucks why not incase you get another 4890 in the future.

edit: woops me and bomberboysk said pretty much the same thing at the same time
 
One thing you might want to consider is "combo" deals from Newegg. It takes some time to search through them...but in the end you will always end up with better stuff for the same price.

Here is one with the Antec 900 Two and an Antec 750w modular power supply for just a few dollars more.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.196741

Here is a combo for processor, motherboard and RAM that you have chosen (save $50)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.201647
 
Thanks for the heads up on the combo deals.

bomberboysk: you don't think the power supply that I have picked out to be sufficient for crossfire? I kind of already ordered the components from newegg and can still put a stop to it if I have to.
 
Ok so I canceled the whole thing. I am gonna get some advice from you fine folks and reorder. I have $1000US +/- 150 to spend. What should I get based on what you have seen me put together already. Thanks :):good:

Edit: I have a 500GB SATA drive, several DVD burners, monitor, keyboard and mouse already. I do not need an OS or any software as all of this will be provided by my school. Thanks!
 
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So you really like that foxconn board. I was thinking that because of the combo deal I would get the origional board I suggested + ram + processor. Get the heatsink you reccomended and get the case you reccomended. I was thinking of getting this PSU for a combo deal with the case.

I wanted to get the ASUS board because it has max of 24GB ram unlike the other at 12GB. I don't really plan on ocing too much I would prefer this machine to last. Any other suggestions
 
stormbind said:
So you really like that foxconn board. I was thinking that because of the combo deal I would get the origional board I suggested + ram + processor. Get the heatsink you reccomended and get the case you reccomended. I was thinking of getting this PSU for a combo deal with the case.

I wanted to get the ASUS board because it has max of 24GB ram unlike the other at 12GB. I don't really plan on ocing too much I would prefer this machine to last. Any other suggestions
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Yeah, the foxconn board is nice due to its great bios options and board voltage regulation features. The max ram capcity isnt really anything to worry too much over, as as for now and prolly the next couple years 6gb of memory is plenty, by the time more than 12gb is needed i7 will be outta date anyhow;) The antec is a good psu also, but id go with the xclio unless the combo deal saves more than $30(the price difference between the power supplies) as the xclio is modular, and has a larger fan than the antec, so it doesnt need to run as fast for the same airflow, eg- quieter;) Plus the g.skill memory has better timings than the original ocz stuff;) (Plus even without the comobo deal the foxconn board+i7+g.skill memory is cheaper..:P)
 
Thanks for your help everyone. I ordered today and it should ship tomorrow. I will let you know what I have with pics when I assemble it. Thanks for all your help!
 
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