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[Moose1338]

Hi, this is my first build and i was wondering if everything is compatible, im especially worries that my CPU fan is to big.

Case: X-Clear Acrylic Computer Case at Xoxide!

Motherboard: EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard - LGA 1366, Intel X58, SATA, SLI Ready, CrossFireX Ready, Triple Channel DDR3 support, RAID, Hyperthreading support 132-BL-E758-TR at TigerDirect.com

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Processor BX80601920 - 2.66GHz, LGA 1366, 4.8GTs QPI, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core, HyperThreading, Bloomfield, Retail, Proces at TigerDirect.com

Fan: Thermaltake Blue Orb 2 Socket 775939940 CPU Cooling Fan for Intel and AMD Processors CL-P0257 at TigerDirect.com

Ram: Patriot Viper Tri Channel 6GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz, 6144MB (3 x 2048), CL7 PVT36G1333LLK at TigerDirect.com (2 of them)

Video Card: Sparkle GeForce 9600 GT Video Card - 2048MB GDDR2, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDTV SX96GT2048D2-HP at TigerDirect.com

Edit:

Video Card: Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-20103-10P GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Hard Drive: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives (3 of These)

CD Drive: Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

 

[Trotter]

No problem with the CPU fan. The Blue Orb II is only 66mm high.

Newegg.com - Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8 - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

 

[hikaricloud]

I would most definitely recommend a better video card for that much money.

Newegg.com - XFX GX260XADJF GeForce GTX 260 Core Edition Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[snowsurfer]

Ram: Patriot Viper Tri Channel 6GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz, 6144MB (3 x 2048), CL7 PVT36G1333LLK at TigerDirect.com (2 of them)

By "2 of them" does that mean " 2 x 6Gb kits? As in 12Gb? What do you plan on using this for, since 12 Gb is probably going to be overkill.

Video Card: Sparkle GeForce 9600 GT Video Card - 2048MB GDDR2, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDTV SX96GT2048D2-HP at TigerDirect.com

I'd go for 6Gb RAM and upgrade this to something decent like suggested earlier, a GTX260 or a 4890. The 9600 is going to be an important bottleneck if you plan on doing any gaming.

 

[Trotter]

I only looked at what was involved with the question. Oops.

I concur with the above about the graphics card and RAM. Also, what about the rest of your system? And why are you using TigerDirect???

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems

 

[Moose1338]

Yeah, i noticed it would be a bit overkill, but i got 2000$ to build it with i figured i should build it as good as i can with it.

(i didn't know it really mattered where i got it from that's why im using tiger direct.)

 

[Trotter]

Newegg pwns TD... in prices, selection, customer service, rebates, everything. Just saying. If you stick around here you will soon see why.

 

[Moose1338]

Ok thank you for all your help, but i got my case so that i can make my computer look extremely pretty dose anyone know a good place to find Lights and Stuff.

 

[FlyingCoyote]

I LOVE NEWEGG <3

so cheap so good

Yeah, i noticed it would be a bit overkill, but i got 2000$ to build it with i figured i should build it as good as i can with it.

(i didn't know it really mattered where i got it from that's why im using tiger direct.)

Me too
here is mine
Ram Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Core Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Mobo Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
monitor Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 2233SW High Glossy Black 21.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 15000:1(1000:1) w/ HDCP Support - LCD Monitors
case Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
speakers Newegg.com - Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System - Speakers
Power Supply 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
Graphic card Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100269OCSR Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - OC edition - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
operating system Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems
Mouse Newegg.com - RAZER Copperhead Tempest Blue 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse - Mouse
keyboard Newegg.com - Logitech G15 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Keyboards
Cd drive Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
games
Newegg.com - Fallout 3 PC Game Bethesda - PC Games
Newegg.com - Half Life 2: Orange Box PC Game EA - PC Games

It comes around $ 1,888

 

[wizzardxexe]

games
Newegg.com - Fallout 3 PC Game Bethesda - PC Games
Newegg.com - Half Life 2: Orange Box PC Game EA - PC Games

It comes around $ 1,888[/QUOTE]

don't forget crysis lol, so he can show how big his comp is