Finally ready to build a new system, need your advices...

[imhamster]

First of all, thanks to everyone on this forum. I was able to build two systems, one for myself and one for my brother, a few years back all due to the help received here!

Now I've finally outgrown my 7 years old system and are ready to build myself a new one. I'm a freelance multimedia developer working mostly with Adobe suite, as well as Microsoft Visual Studio suite. So multi-tasking would be a big plus to me since I usually have many applications running at the same time. I'm not a gamer at all but I do watch DVD on my desktop from time to time.

I would like to reuse some old parts, such as keyboard, mouse, speaker, etc. BTW, I already pre-ordered Windows 7 upgrades, so this system would be upgraded to Windows 7 when it's available. FYI my budget would be around $1000. Here's what I've compiled so far, your suggestions and advices are very much appreciated!

Case
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137
$69.99

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...U-650TX%20650W
$99.99 ($89.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate Card)

Mobo & CPU Combo
ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131377
$134.99
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041
$219.99

-$15.00 Combo
$339.98 ($324.98 after $15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card)

HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284
$94.99

RAM
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5C - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145241
$69.99 ($49.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card )

Pri Optical
PLEXTOR Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD/CD Writer LightScribe Support - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...C1C-_-27249051
$49.99

Sec Optical: Suggestion?

Sound Card: (Onboard) VIA® VT1708S 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

Video Card
ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291
$159.99 ($139.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card )

FDD: Suggestion?

Keyboard: (use current)
Mouse: (use current)

Modem: Suggestion?

Lan: (Onboard) Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
Monitor: (use current) Samsung SyncMaster 191T | Samsung SyncMaster 170T
Speakers: (use current)
OS: (use current) Windows XP Pro

Extras: Suggestion?

Sub Total $802.92

Shipping $0

Total $802.92

[Alaron]

Looks like a good list. As for the open spots:

I'd go with a DVD-ROM drive. That way you can copy anything on the fly.

Most people skip the floppy drive these days. I'd pick up a combination floppy/card reader instead.

Modems aren't needed unless you have dialup.

[imhamster]

Thanks, Alaron. I'm not too familiar with SATA DVD-ROM drive, any good one in your mind?

A combination of floppy and card reader is a very good idea! I want the modem so in case my ADSL is down, I would have at least some sort of connection. Also, it could be used as a fax modem as well.

[glc]

Plextor is overpriced. Get 2 SATA DVD burners.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289

Floppy combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820300009

Modem:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16825104001

[imhamster]

Thank you, glc, great selections! I will report back when I get all these parts.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!