First Build Looking to see if i can improve

[Dragnwarrior]

Hello all this is my first build that i am doing and i am looking for suggestions as to what i can do to improve it.

I am primarily going to use it for World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2, and Diablo 3 (when it releases) possibly looking into another game or two along the way and possibly everquest, Mainly sticking around MMO's And RTS's so this is my build so far.

Also Mainly looking to see if my power supply is on track with this build and Sata 6gb/s and USB 3.0 something i should be looking at getting?

Case Antec Nine hundred Two: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129058

Mother Board
Asus P7P55D Pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131405

Power Supply 650W Antec Continuous Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371015

Hard Drive Western Digital 750GB Caviar Black: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136283

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Home Edition

Memory CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145297

Processor Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215

DVD Drive LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106335

Monitor SAMSUNG XL2370-1 Charcoal Gray 23" 2ms Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor Slim Design: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001380

Graphics Card EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 : Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Thanks for taking the time to look at this!

[glc]

Get the P7P55D-E for SATA 6 and USB 3. No need to get the Pro board if you won't be using 22 video cards in SLI or Crossfire.

Get the i5-760, it's only 10 bucks more.

Get one of the WD Black SATA 6 drives.

Save some money and get standard 1.5 volt DDR3-1333 ram.

650 watts is more than you need with that video card but it's fine.

[Dragnwarrior]

Hello, i have been doing alot of messing around with newegg recently and trying to find parts and research them. I think i have found a decent mixture of what i want would like some feedback. I think this could be my finalized version unless someone else see's flaws..

It took me awhile to go through and i been debating the i5 vs the i7 and i decided to go with the i7 to try and future proof this system since later on down the road i don't want to be kicking myself for not upgrading when i had the chance. So here we go!

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case:

Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard:

Newegg.com - ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W:

Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930

Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ...:

Newegg.com - Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6402AAEX 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive:

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6402AAEX 640GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145220

ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor:

Newegg.com - ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers

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

EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card:

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

A few things i do realize...i know i could have upgraded the i7 to the 950 but decided that i probably won't upgrade for another 5 years anyways and by then we might be dealing with some new technology anyways. not looking to be to high end just enough so i won't have to worry about upgrading much beside the video card.

Also if anyone knows is it worth it to go with the new sata 3 hard drive or should i have just went with sata 2? I am pretty set on the case and the OS the mobo looked decent and i also am set on not doing sli so the pci in the middle of the sli setup won't really affect me.

any other thoughts and feedback appreciated thanks in advanced!

[glc]

1. Please don't start new threads on the same build - threads merged.

2. Did you read my recommendations in my original reply?

Please note that we do NOT recommend the X58/socket 1366 platform for both cost and stability reasons.

[Dragnwarrior]

Sorry i thought since it was a new build that i had to do a new post >.< and yes i did. also then does the 1156 sockets support the hyperthreading? i thought you needed a 1366 for that from the i7's and any recommendations on boards then? i kind of fell in love with the sabertooth

[Nikon]

hyperthreading has been suported since 775 afaik, and that is a cpu function.

if you want an i7, go with the 8xx series on the 1156 socket. cheaper and much more stable.

heres your new sabretooth

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131601

[Raiden619]

As long as its the i7 and not the i5 or i3.

[David M]

The i-7 870, LGA 1156 supports hyper-threading. It's at a good price point. I would go with that one.

[Dragnwarrior]

Thanks for the post on the board but im still looking for sata III (6/gbs) and USB 3.0 trying to future proof this board

[glc]

Ahem.......

Get the P7P55D-E for SATA 6 and USB 3.

This is a Socket 1156 board.

if you want an i7, go with the 8xx series on the 1156 socket.

The i-7 870, LGA 1156 supports hyper-threading.