New build, want last minute approval!

[snowave6]

First, Hello! I'm new here

So, i've got it all planned out in a shopping cart on Newegg:




Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133056
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$12.00 Instant


$199.99
$187.99

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Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant


$109.99
$99.99

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ASUS VH242H Black 23.6

ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236052
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card24-236-052

$229.99
$209.99

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Rosewill RCN-SC106 Plasma/LCD screen cleaner (Larger cleaning size) w/ 100ml Solution

Rosewill RCN-SC106 Plasma/LCD screen cleaner (Larger cleaning size) w/ 100ml Solution - Retail
Item #: N82E16882021001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$24.99 Saving


$24.99
$0.00

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XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16814150454
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant


$359.99
$339.99

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

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-006

$139.99
$119.99

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Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX

Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX - Retail
Item #: N82E16820104141
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy



$118.99

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ASUS P6T WS PRO LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Core i7 / Xeon Intel Motherboard

ASUS P6T WS PRO LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Core i7 / Xeon Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131357
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant


$299.99
$289.99

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XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920

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XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16814150454
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

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Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy


Couple last minute questions before i purchase:

1. I get all the stuff mailed to me and have it all. I install like the install thread shows (which everyone says is fairly easy). I need to purchase a windows OS and install. After all that i'm done, and can run like any regular Desktop?

2. If anyone sees any issues with this set up let me know pls!

3. How long does it take to build a system similar to this? I have all the parts listed that are necessary, right?

4. Would you recommend windows 7?

Thanks all for reading, I'm quite new to this computer building thing..

[mjkovis]

First off, don't go with XFX as the manufacturer for your video card... XFX is not a recommended brand. Go with and trust a video card from ASUS or Sapphire.

I'm not too sure about that socket 1366 motherboard. Someone should be able to comment on that. Also, when choosing a motherboard, make sure to pick out compatible RAM that is listed on the motherboards QVL. The QVL can always be found on the manufacturers website under the model you are looking to purchase.

Do you have an optical drive? If you are going to build a new PC, especially with the newest hardware go with Windows 7 64-bit.

[Khalil]

Is this a gaming rig?

[snowave6]

XFX is compatible with the best warranty in the business

I upgraded to these:

OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK - Retail.

Yeah its a gaming rig. The motherboard should be compatible no?

[glc]

A P6T Deluxe V2 or a P6TD Deluxe would be a better bet for a mobo.

That power supply is not certified for 2 of those video cards, just one. Believe it or not, there are *NO* certified Corsairs for two 5850's. You need something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703013

Reference: http://game.amd.com/us-en/crossfire_...ied.aspx?cat=3

[mjkovis]

Originally Posted by snowave6 XFX is compatible with the best warranty in the business

Believe it or not, no XFX is not a quality manufacturer. Regardless of their "warranty" they have poor customer service on top of being a poor quality manufacturer.

Originally Posted by glc XFX is a division of Pine Technologies, which is PC Chips. Need I say more?

It is your money and you are asking our advice. I would recommend you sticking with ASUS, Sapphire, Diamond or HIS for an ATI card.

[Khalil]

Way over kill on the triple channel motherboard and the CPU. Your main component on a gaming rig should be the video card not the motherboard. I would forget the i7 all together go with an i5 with a 5870 video card and forget XFX, they have horrid customer service and warranty.

EDIT: In response to the questions in your PM. I will reply here so others can benefit from the reply.

I personally think the i7 platform is over kill for gaming, I would only recommend it for someone who wants to render using 64 bit applications.

Here is my recommendation for you and hope glc chimes in:

ATi 5870 (I prefer Asus or Diamond but they are out of stock)
Power Supply
Motherboard
Memory you can double those if you want to go 64 bit Operating System!
CPU
Hard Drive

You don't need 2 video cards unless you plan on running more than 2 instances of a game on multiple monitors. Crossfire and SLI are just fancy ideas and a way for the video card makers to sell more cards, you are always better of getting one top end card than 2 Mid-High range cards.

[snowave6]

Hey all,

I'm going to be ordering everything to build a computer on newegg. Here is the hard drive i'm getting:

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive . (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284)

I have read that i need to buy some sort of cable, mounting screws and DL software in order for it to work?

Do i need to buy these things separately? Should i find a retail version instead?

This a link to what case i'm getting if that matters (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133056).

Thanks for your help

[EzyStvy]

Yes - you will need the SATA and the Power cables and 2 to 4 screws...

[snowave6]

can you give me a link to where i can find a little set of those things?

Will i need any more screws/cables for other parts of my system? Or just the hard drive?

Thanks

[kilgoretrout]

If your also buying a motherboard, power supply and case, you won't need the mounting screws(comes with the case); you won't need a power cable(sata power cables come standard on all modern psus); and you probably won't need a sata data cable(usually comes with the motherboard). Check out what comes with your other purchases before buying any of the above. For example, with your case, you will get a bag of hardware needed for mounting things to the case like your hard drives, optical drives, motherboard, etc.

[snowave6]

Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133056
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$12.00 Instant


$199.99
$187.99

select item 2 quantity of item 2


Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant


$109.99
$99.99

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ASUS VE246H Black 24

ASUS VE246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236082
Return Policy: Monitors Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant


$249.99
$229.99

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Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Item Standard Return Policy



$9.99

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2 of these :
Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339

Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820148262
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy



$223.98
($111.99 each)

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COOLMAX ThumbScrew SILV 10PK Thumb Screw (10 screws in a bag), SILVER Anodized

COOLMAX ThumbScrew SILV 10PK Thumb Screw (10 screws in a bag), SILVER Anodized - Retail
Item #: N82E16800881303
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



$1.59

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Link Depot SCW-10-BU Blue Aluminum screw

Link Depot SCW-10-BU Blue Aluminum screw - Retail
Item #: N82E16811989006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



$1.49

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ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131405
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



$169.99

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

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



$104.99




LITE-ON Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDS118-04 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106276
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy




$19.99

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ABS Majesty series MJ1100-M Continuous 1100W@50°C ATX12V/EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified, Single 12V Rail, Modular Flat Cable Design, Active-PFC
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750

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ABS Majesty series MJ1100-M Continuous 1100W@50°C ATX12V/EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified, Single 12V Rail, Modular Flat Cable ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817814019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115215
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

-$85.00 Instant
-$55.00 Combo


$499.98
$359.98

Subtotal: $1,389.98 From Newegg.

ASUS ATI Radeon HD 5970 Graphics, 2GB GDDR5, :Engine Clock:Engine Clock:725 MHz for $619.12 from provantage.com

(http://www.provantage.com/asus-eah59...5~7ASU916V.htm)


This is hopefully the last time i'll have to bug you guys making sure this build is properly planned.

Last question: If i buy all those things, i don't need anything else at all to build my comp and for it to work, correct?

[ryuk999]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16800881303
Why are you buying these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817814019
and also why do you need 1.1Kilo watts? lol

[snowave6]

Said see ya to the 1.1kw psu. I chose it because it had some combo deal with my i5 cpu.

Going to pick up the 1k corsair.

Either way, i think i'm finally ready to purchase and start building my first rig

I'm a little worried, but i think with all the DIY sticky's on this site and others i should be able to get through it ok.

Tons of thanks to those who helped me design this thing! Truly appreciated and would not really know anything without all this help.

[glc]

Threads merged, please keep everything about one build to one thread. Thank you!

I'd buy the motherboard that Khalil recommended, it has SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0. You do not need those bags of screws or the arctic silver (unless you replace the stock heatsink).

Going to pick up the 1k corsair.

Good choice.

[GRP]

Go with the i7 x58 chipset. If your going to use an Asus p6t or p6t d ver 2 you may get a board and processor that's not compatible. Newegg shipped me a DO stepped I7 and an older p6t d ver2. The bios will not support DO processors. There is no way to upgrade the bios without a CO processor. I recommend the Gigabyte x58A UD5. Sata 6 Usb3 ,The x58 chipset also supports the new 6 core processors for future upgrades. Even the original bios support the newer DO stepped processors. I have an Intel SSd OS drive and two 320 storages. I smile every time this thing boots to win7.