Opinions on new build

[Comrade]

Hi,

I am right about at the price that i want to be (about $1200) and would appreciate any suggestions on my proposed build. The O/S is Windows 7 64 bit.

Thank you in advance.

Mobo: EVGA P55 SLI 132-LF-E655-KR LGA1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA P55 SLI 132-LF-E655-KR LGA1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - Retail
Newegg.com - Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - Power Supplies

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

DVD: Newegg.com - PLEXTOR Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD/CD Writer LightScribe Support - CD / DVD Burners

Video card: XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

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

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000KSRTL 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000KSRTL 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail

 

[farinha]

What's your budget?
Everything seems nice to me, but I would buy the WD Caviar Black.

 

[Fat.Clown]

just get 2x2gb set of memory - P55 chipset does not support tri-channel
unless you just like the name of Earthwatts, get either the Corsair 650TX (no modular cables) or the Antec TP New (don't know how you feel about LEDs)

 

[farinha]

Haven't noticed about the RAM. Yes, get a 2x2Gb set of memory.
And yes, a 650W PSU should be plenty.

 

[Comrade]

This may be ignorant - but when i searched for the WD caviar black on newegg - it lists it as "Bare Drive" - what exactly does that mean?

And a ? about the PSU suggestions - i am hoping in a year to upgrade the video card - will 650 be pushing it as far as future needs?

(someone asked - i am trying to keep it around $1200)

thanks,

 

[VishKapish]

You've probably considered this, but you can get a decent case for much cheaper.

Newegg.com - APEVIA X-DREAMER3-BK Black Metal ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases for example.

 

[Fat.Clown]

This may be ignorant - but when i searched for the WD caviar black on newegg - it lists it as "Bare Drive" - what exactly does that mean?

And a ? about the PSU suggestions - i am hoping in a year to upgrade the video card - will 650 be pushing it as far as future needs?

(someone asked - i am trying to keep it around $1200)

thanks,

what sort of upgrade are you thinking about??
if you are just going to add another 5850, you should be fine

 

[orihS ‪‪‪Shiro]

It looks like a great build to me, though I would personally get a different case, and a samsung spinpoint f3 HDD.
Also Dual Channel kit of RAM instead of triple channel for your i5 750/1156 build.

 

[baron5]

This may be ignorant - but when i searched for the WD caviar black on newegg - it lists it as "Bare Drive" - what exactly does that mean?

bare drive means it comes in OEM packaging, not in a box with cables etc, usually just a anti static bag with a quick install guide, basically all hard drives come like this.

 

[Comrade]

You've probably considered this, but you can get a decent case for much cheaper.

Newegg.com - APEVIA X-DREAMER3-BK Black Metal ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases for example.

A quick question. I like the case that you recommended but I've read that the 5850 is rather large - how can i make sure that everything will fit in it.