please help building new computer

[stussy]

Well im new to all things computer and was wanting to build one for a while now just didnt know where to go and i did a little research and this is the rig i want to make.

Motherboard: please recommend one that goes with the processor

Processor: Intel Core i7

Case: NZXT LEXA BlackLine Black Steel

Cpu Cooler: Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler

Memory: Please recommened one that goes with the motherboard

Video Card: Please Recommend one that goes with my price range

hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk

PSU: A-Power AK 850W

OS- Windows 7 when it comes out unless you guys think otherwise

Price Range is 900 excluding OS

 

[advancedgeek]

You will have to stretch your budget by around $100 or $150 depending on what video card/case you want but this is a good, cheap, solid build which should last for quite a long time.

As for the case you may want to look for a cheaper option or if you still want that case you have to spend over your budget.

And... do you need an optical drive? or any peripherals such as mouse or keyboard? Also remember this is without a monitor and without one you cannot do anything with your computer unless you already have one.

From Tigerdirect...

Motherboard: (one of the cheapest Socket 1366 motherboard I could find) Biostar TPower X58A Motherboard - $219.99 Biostar TPower X58A Motherboard - Intel X58, LGA 1366, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, CrossFire Ready, SLI Ready, Dual Gigabit LAN at TigerDirect.com

Core i7 920 - $279.99http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&sku=CP1-I7-920

Case - $99.99 NZXT Lexa Blackline ATX Mid-Tower Case at TigerDirect.com

CPU Cooler - $69.96http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4348099&sku=Z20-1111

*OCZ Intel Core i7 Tri Channel memory 1333MHz 3072MB (1024MB x 3) - $47.99 OCZ Intel Core i7 Tri Channel 3GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz, 3072MB (3 x 1024MB) at TigerDirect.com

*Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 - $199.99 PNY GeForce GTX 275 Video Card - 896MB, PCI Express 2.0 x16, SLI Ready, (dual Link) Dual DVI, HDMI (w/ Adapter) at TigerDirect.com

OR

*Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ - $134.99 (IMO I would spend another $65 to get that GTX 275 as it is way better) XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ Video Card - 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Dual DVI, FREE World of Warcraft Game Coupon at TigerDirect.com

*Hard drive: (might want to get 750GB as this has 32MB cache) Seagate Barracuda 750GB - $69.99 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 Hard Drive - 750GB, 7200rpm, 32MB, Serial ATA-300 at TigerDirect.com

*Corsair TX650W 650 watts power supply (would recommend this one as you probably won't need 850 watts of power) - $84.99 Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 120mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready, 80Plus at TigerDirect.com

All for $1072.89 or $1007.89 if you get 9800 GTX+

Hope this helps

 

[stussy]

is there any intel motherboard that support i7 im willing to stretch the price a bit

edit not sure but the one you put on the list is that intel ?

 

[Yami]

I think there a few i7 motherboards by Intel but they're more expensive than better boards.

The one on his list is a Biostar. which is a good brand.

 

[stussy]

what about the Intel DX58SO Motherboard is this a better mobo than that current one ?
and if so should i do this bundle
Intel DX58SO Socket LGA1366 Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core, 2.66GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, Hyperthreading, Processor at TigerDirect.com

 

[Hefemeister]

Intel boards are generally not good for the i7. The one you chose is really bad as it has only 4 ram slots.

Get a:
1) asus
2) evga
3) gigabyte
4) biostar
...
1010) Intel

 

[veg1992]

Intel boards are generally not good for the i7. The one you chose is really bad as it has only 4 ram slots.

Get a:
1) asus
2) evga
3) gigabyte
4) biostar
...
1010) Intel

Agreed...

Also the x58 chipset is by Intel anyways, so technically it really is an Intel board on a guts basis really.

 

[stussy]

im guessing i should stick with that biostar unless you guys can recommend me some better ones off the list you made 1) asus 2) evga 3) gigabyte and can which ram should i get rather then 3gb should i get 4gb

 

[Hefemeister]

for an i7 you want 6gb 3x2gb as it runs in triple channel mode.
Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Desktop Memory


Motherboards to consider:
Newegg.com - ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

 

[stussy]

thanks alot for all the help

So far this is my rig thanks to you guys tell me what you think

Memory: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK $99.99

Mobo: Asus P6T Motherboard $249.99

Case: NZXT Lexa Blackline ATX Mid-Tower Case $99.99

Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 - $199.99

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 PCI Sound Card

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 750GB - $69.99

Processor: Core i7 920 - $279.99

OS: Windows 7 unless otherwise

CPU cooler: Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler

PSU: Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply 84.99

Will this system work fine and will it be good for upgrades in the future.

And if something isnt needed on that list please do tell