New i7 build - comments?

[M4A1]

Rate my i7 build. I don't plan on overclocking. I plan on using this for gaming, music, web browsing. I don't need any other parts, unless otherwise listed in my wish list.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=10927111

and I plan on getting the i7 CPU from Microcenter at Micro Center - Core i7 920 Processor Boxed

Thanks!

 

[Nubbleet]

I can't view your wishlist. Post individual links.

 

[M4A1]

I can't view your wishlist. Post individual links.

Weird, here they are:

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

 

[aaronkupen]

Do you ever plan on going SLI? If no, then there is next to no point for you to go the i7 920 route over a lynnfield build.

 

[M4A1]

It's the same price as the i5, so wouldn't it make sense for performance?

 

[Nubbleet]

You have picked a mobo and RAM for an 1156. You should probably go i5 750 or i7 860 unless you want to dump more into RAM/mobo. Micro Center sells both of those at good prices too. For whay you're doing you wouldn't really notice a difference.

Edit: i5 750- $159.99
i7 860- $229.99

 

[M4A1]

You have picked a mobo and RAM for an 1156. You should probably go i5 750 or i7 860 unless you want to dump more into RAM/mobo. Micro Center sells both of those at good prices too. For whay you're doing you wouldn't really notice a difference.

Edit: i5 750- $159.99
i7 860- $229.99

Ahh ok.

 

[Nubbleet]

Also for $5 more go with this RAM. Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

 

[M4A1]

Also for $5 more go with this RAM. Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

Going with your i5 suggestion, here is my new build:

Micro Center - Core i5 750 Processor Boxed

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Comments/thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Nubbleet]

Looks good. Except I would go with this motherboard instead. Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards