Building a PC, would like feedback!

[Smoothmaydie]

I'm fairly new to building a PC, and would like your input on the parts I'm getting for it.

Case:
Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Black Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=C283-1187

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor BX80580Q8300 - 2.50GHz, 4MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Quad Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4387053

Motherboard:
XFX nForce 780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 780i, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...165&CatId=1533

Graphics card:
BFG Tech BFGEGTX260896OCE GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143140

HardDrive:
Western Digital WD5000AAKS Caviar Blue Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200rpm, 16MB, SATA-300, OEM
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ku=TSD-500AAKS

PSU:
XION Power Real 1000W ATX Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A406-1116

RAM:
Corsair XMS2 DHX 4096MB Dual Channel PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&Sku=C13-6072

CD/DVD Drive:
Sony DRUV200A/BR DVD/CD Rewritable IDE Retail Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=S167-4522


How well would this PC build run games? Such as Fallout/Farcry/fear2 etc. Do you think all the parts are compatible? God im such a noob lol

[glc]

I think you should start over - first of all, Tiger Direct sells distressed merchandise. Stick with Newegg.

2 strikes on the motherboard - XFX, and Nvidia chipset. Recommend an Asus board with an Intel chipset, like a P5Q.

For games, you are much better off with a fast dual core than a slow quad. Look at a E8500.

Caviar Blacks are better than Blues.

You do not need 1000 watts, and Xion is junk. A Corsair around 650 watts is plenty.

You do not need DHX memory, standard C5 is fine.

You should use a SATA burner.

[Smoothmaydie]

Which Asus motherboard would you recommend exactly?
Am I fine by sticking with an Intel processor instead of AMD? If the AMD is superior, which should I get? ><
What about the graphics card, which do you prefer? A Geforce or Radeon equivalent?

Sorry for the questions, heh.

[Smoothmaydie]

Alright, how about this one - Lend me some feedback!

Case:
Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Black Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=C283-1187

RAM:
Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB)
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...9&sku=C13-6082

PSU:
Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 120mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready, 80Plus
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...7&sku=C13-2502

CPU
AMD Phenom X3 8650 Processor HD8650WCGHBOX - 2.30MHz, 3.5MB, 1800MHz (3600 MT/s) FSB, Toliman, Triple-Core, Retail, Socket AM2+, Processor with Fan
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...u=CP1-AM2-8650

HardDrive:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283

Mobo:
ASUS M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard - AMD 790FX, Socket AM3, ATX, Audio, CrossFireX, PCI Express 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, SATA, RAID
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...&sku=A455-2878

Graphics:
Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 Video Card - 1024MB DDR5, PCI Express 2.0 x16, CrossFireX Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...&sku=A271-4890

Dont mind the compusa/tigerdirect, I wont be buying it from there.

Suggestions?

edit: The processor says AM2+ Socket, will that fit in an AM3 socket which the motherboard has?

[glc]

Someone else is going to have to continue advising you, I don't do AMD builds.

[Khalil]

If you want to go all out AM3,That Ram is DDR2 the motherboard is DDR3.
This is the Tri-Core you want http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nom%20II%20720
Here is Ram you will want to go with it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231193
Big question here though, do you plan on using all 3 PCI-Express slot on that motherboard? 3 Video cards possibly?
If not save your cash and get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131366

[Smoothmaydie]

I dont plan to use 3, but i do intend on doing 2 videocards eventually. Is the board you recommended able to do that?

[glc]

If you are going to use 2 video cards, you are going to need more than a 650 watt PSU.

[Smoothmaydie]

I dont plan to use 2 from the get-go, but when I do choose to use 2, what watt PSU should I be aiming for?

[glc]

The ATI website has lists of certified power supplies for all their multiple card configurations.

http://game.amd.com/us-en/crossfirex...nents.aspx?p=3

The 4890 is not yet listed.

[LeftyAce]

If you're planning on adding a second video card later as an upgrade, don't. 1 next-gen card almost always outperforms 2 older cards, and the added cost in motherboard, powersupply, and video card hardware would be better invested in a single higher-end card. Running multiple cards makes sense if you have to have the absolute bleeding edge, and run multiple top-of-the-line cards side-by-side.

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by Smoothmaydie I dont plan to use 3, but i do intend on doing 2 videocards eventually. Is the board you recommended able to do that?

Yes the motherboard will accept 2 Video cards. With Crossfire you can add a second card anytime and get the benefits, the cards don't have to be identical either like SLI. As glc said though you will need a bigger power supply, it would be best to get it now instead of throwing away the smaller one later, it will end up costing you less to get a bigger one now.
Here is a 750W for the same price after Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
Or even better for $20 more you can get an 850W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009