Please critique my new build

[Camelion]

Hi Everyone
Here is the parts for my new computer build.
Please go over them to see it all the parts will fit together and perform well together.
I will be using the computer for some video editing, multitasking, light gaming, and general use.
I live in Canada, so will be buying the parts from newegg.ca.

Here it is, from newegg.ca
Processor
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $219.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819115215

MotherBoard: GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $150. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...%20ATX%20Intel

Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339 $110.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-262-_-Product

Graphics Card: XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $180.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-462-_-Product

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive. $100
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16822136284

Optical Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner . $33.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-192-_-Product


Case & PSU: Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply. $110.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...ta%20III%20500



Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM $120.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16832116754

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Khalil]

That XFX video card is a disaster waiting to happen. I recommend going with an Asus or Diamond for the best support and quality.
Gigabyte makes good motherboards but when they fail ( and they fail a lot) you will have a heck of a time with their support and getting a replacement.
I recommend you go with an equivalent Asus motherboard, they are much better quality and have exceptional customer support and RMA service.
Samsung make superb monitors but their hard drives and optical drives leave much to be desired. I recommend you go with either an LG, Lite-On or a Sony for an optical drive.

[Iamjosh]

I would agree with Khalil on the motherboard choice. Asus is the way to go for sure. As far as the optical drives, two of my top choices ar Lite-On or Pioneer. I am assuming the case and the psu are a package deal (package deals tend to put one good piece with one that's not that good) and I would go with two separate pieces here. My improvement would be with another case. That case has some issues and also you may consider increasing your psu to 700+watts.
On the graphics end, I recommend gtx-260 in that price range.

[Camelion]

Originally Posted by Khalil That XFX video card is a disaster waiting to happen. I recommend going with an Asus or Diamond for the best support and quality. Gigabyte makes good motherboards but when they fail ( and they fail a lot) you will have a heck of a time with their support and getting a replacement. I recommend you go with an equivalent Asus motherboard, they are much better quality and have exceptional customer support and RMA service. Samsung make superb monitors but their hard drives and optical drives leave much to be desired. I recommend you go with either an LG, Lite-On or a Sony for an optical drive.

Thank You, I will sure do that. As I am new at this and Asus make a lot of MotherBoards,and Graphic Cards, any links for one that will work with the i5-750 will be appreciated.

[Khalil]

This is the motherboard I use for most of my P55 builds http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131404 and this video card http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814103103

Newgg.ca does not have any Asus 5770 in stock now, Diamond is just as good.

[glc]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Antec Sonata with 500 watt PSU. The PSU is a high quality Earthwatts. A system with a Radeon 5770 only needs a 450 watt unit, so you are fine.

The 5770 is rated higher than the Nvidia in that price range.

[Camelion]

Updated list:

Here it is, from newegg.ca
Processor
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $219.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819115215

MotherBoard: ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard. $165.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131404

Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339 $110.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-262-_-Product

Graphics Card : DIAMOND 5770PE51GT Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card. $180.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814103103


Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive. $100
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16822136284

Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner. $33.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-289-_-Product


Case & PSU: Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply. $110.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...ta%20III%20500


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM $120.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16832116754

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Khalil]

Looks great, you are going to enjoy this rig!

[Camelion]

Originally Posted by Khalil Looks great, you are going to enjoy this rig!

Thanks Khalil, couldn't have done it without you.