fightforfreedom
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I am somewhat a newb..
This will be my first computer i am building 2500 budget..
Please help
Processor
Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad Core Processor
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
$570.00
Case
NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
$90.00
MotherBoard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
$210.00
Memory
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Newegg.com - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
$240.00
Power
COOLER MASTER UCP RS900-AAAAA3 900W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER UCP RS900-AAAAA3 900W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - Power Supplies
$280
Speakers
Bose Companion 3 Series II 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System
Newegg.com - Bose Companion 3 Series II 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System - Speakers
$250.00
The rest of the following i have some questions
Monitor
SAMSUNG TOC T260HD Rose Black 26" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 10000:1(1000:1) Build in TV Tuner & Dolby Digital Surround Sound
500.00
or
SAMSUNG T260 Rose-Black 25.5" 5ms Touch of Color Series HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1
500.00
or
Any other opinions on good monitors?
Use- Majority Major Gaming/ Partial Blue Ray Movies
Video Card
I am heard so many mixed opinions on which video card to pick this is the one i ended up chosing but i dont feel like its not sufficient to what i need. Please help..
EVGA 512-P3-N890-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N890-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
$215.00
Hard Drive
* In Order to save money I tried to find the cheapest hard drive to find which i plan on replacing in about 2-3 months. But i want to know what hard drive I will need in 3 months. Should i get one big one or 2 smaller ones. Which are the biggest bang for your buck?
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
$55.00
Cooling-
Need some ideas for cooling for the i7.
Thank You for your help and opinions
~FightForFreedom
This will be my first computer i am building 2500 budget..
Please help
Processor
Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad Core Processor
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
$570.00
Case
NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
$90.00
MotherBoard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
$210.00
Memory
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Newegg.com - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
$240.00
Power
COOLER MASTER UCP RS900-AAAAA3 900W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER UCP RS900-AAAAA3 900W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - Power Supplies
$280
Speakers
Bose Companion 3 Series II 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System
Newegg.com - Bose Companion 3 Series II 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System - Speakers
$250.00
The rest of the following i have some questions
Monitor
SAMSUNG TOC T260HD Rose Black 26" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 10000:1(1000:1) Build in TV Tuner & Dolby Digital Surround Sound
500.00
or
SAMSUNG T260 Rose-Black 25.5" 5ms Touch of Color Series HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1
500.00
or
Any other opinions on good monitors?
Use- Majority Major Gaming/ Partial Blue Ray Movies
Video Card
I am heard so many mixed opinions on which video card to pick this is the one i ended up chosing but i dont feel like its not sufficient to what i need. Please help..
EVGA 512-P3-N890-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N890-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
$215.00
Hard Drive
* In Order to save money I tried to find the cheapest hard drive to find which i plan on replacing in about 2-3 months. But i want to know what hard drive I will need in 3 months. Should i get one big one or 2 smaller ones. Which are the biggest bang for your buck?
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
$55.00
Cooling-
Need some ideas for cooling for the i7.
Thank You for your help and opinions
~FightForFreedom