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[korkys]

The last time I built a computer was around 04 or 05. I hope to do it again. This forum was very helpful to me. I have no special plan for this computer other than pictures and home videos. Here is a list of what I am looking at to use. Will you please critique it for me? All comments will be appreciated.

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP
Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119137

CORSAIR CMPSU-650HX 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready
80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139012

ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131410

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA
1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750
Item #: N82E16819115215

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH
Item #: N82E16820231281

SAPPHIRE 100286L Radeon HD 4860 1GB
256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102866

Western Digital RE2-GP WD7500AYPS 750GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Hard Drive - Bare Drive Item #: N82E16822136207

SAMSUNG Black Blu-ray Combo Drive - Bulk SATA Model SH-B083L/BSBP LightScribe Support
Item #: N82E16827151199

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #: N82E16832116754

[mjkovis]

Only thing I could suggest is dropping that specific hard drive for a WD black 750GB. It is going to be faster as your main drive with the 32MB cache and it is $20 cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283

I myself am not a fan of Samsung's optical drives. I normally use LG or Lite-On...

[glc]

That's an awfully strong video card for a non-gaming box. I'd go with a lesser video card and upgrade the motherboard to a P7P55D-E.

No way can you make good utilization of DDR3-2000 memory. Go with DDR3-1333 or DDR3-1600, and if you get G.skill, go with the regular stuff, not the Ripjaws.

[korkys]

Originally Posted by glc That's an awfully strong video card for a non-gaming box. I'd go with a lesser video card and upgrade the motherboard to a P7P55D-E. No way can you make good utilization of DDR3-2000 memory. Go with DDR3-1333 or DDR3-1600, and if you get G.skill, go with the regular stuff, not the Ripjaws.

Thank you for the info, could you be more specific about which P7P55D-E? I see the Pro LGA, the Deluxe LGA, the Premium LGA and then just the LGA.

Please suggest a better video card.

How is this for the memory? If not will you suggest something? Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339
Item #: N82E16820148262

Obviously I am a novice thanks for your help.

[korkys]

Originally Posted by mjkovis Only thing I could suggest is dropping that specific hard drive for a WD black 750GB. It is going to be faster as your main drive with the 32MB cache and it is $20 cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283 I myself am not a fan of Samsung's optical drives. I normally use LG or Lite-On...

Thank you for the hard drive suggestion I will go with it. Also I will look into the LG or Lite-On drives.

[glc]

There is only one P7P55D-E.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131620

Confirm this is not a gaming machine. If it's not, this is all you need for a video card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161303

You can also save significantly on a power supply, I assume you want a modular for cable management:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016

Memory:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231253

[korkys]

Originally Posted by glc There is only one P7P55D-E. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131620 Confirm this is not a gaming machine. If it's not, this is all you need for a video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161303 You can also save significantly on a power supply, I assume you want a modular for cable management: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231253

I will go with the P7P55D-E, however I don’t understand why it is an upgrade; will you explain?

I appreciate the suggestion for the video card. Should I be concerned about the Fan?

I like you memory suggestion as well as the power supply.

Thanks for your time and help.

[glc]

The LE is the entry-level board. The -E has added SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0 for future components and is a more fully featured board.

Any video card fan is subject to failure, that's what a warranty is for.

[korkys]

Originally Posted by glc The LE is the entry-level board. The -E has added SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0 for future components and is a more fully featured board. Any video card fan is subject to failure, that's what a warranty is for.

Thank you for your help glc, having this board with the SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0 is big. I will go ahead with my new build with confidence. Here it is:

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119137

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817371016

ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131620

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750
Item #: N82E16819115215

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
Item #: N82E16820231253

HIS H465FS512H Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814161303

Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136283

LG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM SATA Internal Combo LG Blu-ray Reader & 16X LightScribe DVD±R DVD Burner
Item #: N82E16827136162

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #: N82E16832116754

I will watch for any more comments. This place rocks!!!!!!

[mjkovis]

Looks very good! Good luck!