Help with my first build

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Hello all. Im new to the forums here and to building computers in general. However, I have in the past installed video cards, hard drives, and memory and have done much research on how to build a computer. Just a few weeks ago I have decided that I would like to build a new gaming rig after my prebuilt desktop died on me.

Here is what I have come up with so far...

Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
(I will be adding an additional 200mm intake fan on the side)

MoBo:
ASUS P6X58D-E LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - ASUS P6X58D-E LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU:
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930

Heat SInk/Fan:
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
(With Arctic SIlver 5 on the CPU)

Graphics Card:
XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Newegg.com - XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

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

RAM:
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9

HDD:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CD/DVD:
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.com - 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

After dozens of reviews and product information I feel that this build would be a great gaming system using Windows 7 64 bit. I was just wondering if this would be a compatable build together. And all suggestions and criticisms would be greatly appreciated. And any tips for building the computer would also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
 
I would get this memory instead. It's faster and it has lower latencies for only $5 more.
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8T-6GBRM

And don't use Arctic Silver 5 on the cpu use Tuniq TX-2 instead. Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound

At one time Arctic Silver 5 was the best paste around, but times have changed and new products have surpassed the old King.

The only other thing I would change is the case. The i7 generates a lot of heat and a bigger Full Tower case would allow for better ventilation.
 
Thanks for your suggestions. I chose to switch to the compound and ram that you suggested and decided to upgrade the HAF 922 to the 932 full tower for better air flow.
 
You should be happy :thumbsup:

Have you looked at any combo deals? When you click on an item it should bring you to a page with an overview of the product and a few small reviews. If you look to the column left of the reviews you should see Combo's & Essentials and a link to view all Combo Deals. The Combo Deals can save you some cash, sometimes enough to upgrade to a higher performing component.
 
looks good, nice build!

only thing i would change, is if you can afford it, pay the premium and get the 5870. if not, then the 5850 is the king for price to performance ratio!
 
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