New Build Advise Please

[petelta]

Hey guys. It's been about 6 years since I've built a computer. The last time I built one I came here for your advice and it finally died on me yesterday. I knew it was about time to build another one, but I guess this will finally push me to it.

Okay, I want to be able to do a couple things with this computer. I own a internet business consulting firm and run it from my house. For this I want the computer to be very capable of quality video editing, web site design, etc. So I don't need much really in that department.

More importantly, I want a decent gaming computer. I don't game that often anymore, but as my business takes off I am getting more time on my hands. I'm going to be getting back into some of the first person shooters, WoW, etc. I don't need anything that's going to be used in tournaments or anything, but I would like to not be killed because of my computer.

Since, I've been out of the game I'm not to hip on all the new parts and designs. I've been doing some research and tried to put together a decent rig, but would really appreciate any help.

I would like to keep it under $1500 for the main hardware. External HDs and stuff like that I can always get at a later time. Here's what I put together. Let me know if anything should be replaced or is a better deal.

Processor:
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115215

Motherboard:
ASUS P7P55D Deluxe LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131400

Memory:
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145218

HD:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136533

Graphics Card:
SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102857

Power Supply:
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

Everything else is no big deal. I have a good CD/DVD drive already. I also have an Antec six hundred case that I will use. Keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor are taken care of.

Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks

Travis

[glc]

Only comment I have is you can save some bucks with a lesser version of the P7P55D.

[petelta]

Originally Posted by glc Only comment I have is you can save some bucks with a lesser version of the P7P55D.

What suggestions would you have for a lesser version that gets maximum bang for it's buck?

[glc]

Do an advanced search at Newegg - Intel motherboards, Asus, LGA 1156, P43/45/55 chipset. Use the compare function to compare features, ALL of them are functionally similar.

[orbrit]

It all depends if you really plan to go to Crossfire or not.
The Deluxe gives you the 2 PCI 2.0 x16 slots, whereas the lesser models only give you dual at x8/x8

[petelta]

I don't really plan on utilizing crossfire, but I might in the future. Should it be something I should do?

[orbrit]

I think that for a moderate gamer, a single HD 5770 would be sufficient.
E.g. I run COD MW2 at 1920x1200 all the details turned up as high as they'll go at about 90 FPS with my HD5770, Core i5 750 and 4GB DDR3.

My system doesn't hold me back. The limitation is definitely me.

My previous system definitely held me back. P4 3.2Ghz, 3 Gb DDR2, ATI X1950. I would run at 1024x768, medium detail (no eye candy) and 30 FPS.