FIRST BUILD! Help needed Please! $1.5k-2k

[mastaclue00]

Hey guys glad to be on the forums. This is going to be my first build and I was hoping to get some feedback and some help. My budget is around $1500 to $2000. Here is what I have so far:

Motherboard - GA-EX58-UD3R - motherboard - ATX - iX58 - LGA1366 Socket
Processor - Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
RAM - OCZ Gold 6GB (2GB x 3 set) 1600
Power Supply - Corsair 750TX
GPU - Sapphire 5850
Video card - Unsure?
Harddrive - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500gb - not sure
Sound Card - Unsure?
Optical Drives - 2x Sony DVD Burner
Case - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case
Heatsink - Unsure?
Monitors - Hanns·G HH-231HPB Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen Full HD

I wanted to know how this build is looking and maybe any suggestions for the parts that I am unsure about. Also, should I get two video cards? Thanks guys!

 

[Ste]

You can order from newegg right?

PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

CPU + Mobo: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

RAM: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001280

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150443&cm_re=5870-_-14-150-443-_-Product

Other items look fine.

 

[Inked]

Ste, your RAM link is the same as your CPU + MOBO combo.

I would recommend this set of RAM,

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ - Desktop Memory
or
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL9T-6GBRH - Desktop Memory

 

[mastaclue00]

Thanks for all the input guys! This is what I have put together so far. I am still unsure about getting a really good sound card, however I want some nice sound. Also, will this build be compatible with Windows 7 64 bit? Thanks all!!!

Motherboard - ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

Processor - Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor

RAM - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ

Power Supply - Corsair 750TX

Video card - SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail

Harddrive - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Sound Card - Still not sure

Optical Drives - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 24X DVD-R SATA Black 24X DVD Writer LightScribe Support - Retail

Case - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case

Heatsink - Sunbeam CR-CCTF92-4 92mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2

Monitors - Hanns·G HH-231HPB Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen Full HD

 

[Hefemeister]

Your motherboard and cpu are not compatible. 1156 board with a 1366 cpu. If you want the i7 920 get the combo that Ste gave you. Great board.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Hard drive: If this will be your OS drive I would get the WD black instead of the blue.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Heatsink get the 120mm instead.
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
with
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-LGA1366 LGA 1366 Core I7 Socket Retention Bracket Set - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

sound card:
start with onboard you may be pleasantly surprised. If not you can always pick one up later.

Compatible with win7 64bit?
Considering your build is very similar to mine I would hope so. If not I am in trouble. Yes it is no problems whatsoever.

 

[mastaclue00]

Your motherboard and cpu are not compatible. 1156 board with a 1366 cpu. If you want the i7 920 get the combo that Ste gave you. Great board.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Hard drive: If this will be your OS drive I would get the WD black instead of the blue.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Heatsink get the 120mm instead.
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
with
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-LGA1366 LGA 1366 Core I7 Socket Retention Bracket Set - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

sound card:
start with onboard you may be pleasantly surprised. If not you can always pick one up later.

Compatible with win7 64bit?
Considering your build is very similar to mine I would hope so. If not I am in trouble. Yes it is no problems whatsoever.

Thanks alot man!!! Just one more question if you guys can help me out. Is my case going to come with the fans or do I need to purchase them as well?

 

[dirkpitt45]

Usually cases come with fans, but have another place or two for more fans. You should be fine with just the ones it comes with though.

 

[meat_helmet]

Yeh the armour case comes with 3x120mm fans and 2x80mm fans. You will be fine with those.

 

[iPROTechman]

Looks like a nice system you're building there mate. I personally prefer the i7 860, Let us know how it goes.

 

[mastaclue00]

Thanks alot guys I appreciate it! I will def let everyone know how it goes