Looking to build a new computer

[chrisd]

Hi,

I was hoping some of you would be able to help me out with building a new computer! I took a look around and a lot of you seem really knowledgeable, so I'd be really thankful for any input/advice you can offer.

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950

Motherboard: ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.ca - ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D
Newegg.ca - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D

Video Card: EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

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

Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Newegg.ca - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.ca - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Blu-Ray Drive: LITE-ON Black 4X BD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader Model iHOS104-08
Newegg.ca - LITE-ON Black 4X BD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader Model iHOS104-08

CD/DVD Drive: ASUS 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 Burner - Bulk - OEM
Newegg.ca - ASUS 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 Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners

OS: Windows 7


Any opinions on the components I've picked, or maybe other ones that could be good, would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[farinha]

The Dominators are overpriced, get these ones instead:
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8T-6GBRM

Everything else looks good.

 

[chrisd]

Hi,

Thanks for the recommendation, that looks like a good way to save around $50!

Let me know if you have any other advice.

Thanks again!
Chris

 

[Abstract Hero]

Looks good to me. What's your budget?

 

[chrisd]

It's a bit flexible. I think right now, with all the components I've picked, it's around 1600-1700, which admittedly, is a bit steep. However, I'd be willing to part with that much money for a quality computer that would be reliable for awhile, and stave off becoming obsolete.

 

[Whirlwind]

Looks like you have done a pretty good job, that will be a killer rig.....have fun and congrats.

 

[Trotter]

This combo with the Asus Sabertooth board:
1. ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
2. Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Combo Price: $488.98 (savings of $121)

 

[rawcomputers]

That computer will be awesome, I recommend against the samsung drive, i'll promote Western Digital Caviar Blue/Black for this build till the day I die.

 

[chrisd]

Thanks for all the recommendations! Those are some good ways to keep the budget down. Do you mind me asking why you recommend against the samsung drive though? Just curious, because from many comments and reviews I read (mostly on newegg.ca, but also did some searching for some others), most people seemed to have a positive view of it. Totally not bashing your suggestion though, just trying to learn as much as possible! I'll deff look into the Wester Digital drives.

 

[Trotter]

The Black series are very fast and have a five year warranty, so that's the reason I would go with one. The larger F3 drives are just as fast as the Blacks, but not the 500GB.