finalizing decisions on first gaming PC, need review

[csnsc14320]

Will be for gaming (mostly steam games/SC2 for now) and will be used for school and other stuff.

I have a HDD monitor keyboard and mouse.

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
MOBO/Optical: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.416663
GPU/PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.408243
CPU/Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.416304

I might switch to this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190 to save a little since it seems the same.

With windows 7, the price with tax/shipping should come out to ~$773.

I'd like to keep it under $800, but can up budget if necessary.

 

[a_giunta67]

The only thing I'd be worried about is fitting the video card in the case, but your case looks pretty long, so it's probably not an issue. I had a mid tower and couldn't fit my video card into it.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Everything looks fine to me.

The HD 5770 will fit just fine in that case. The Cooler Master RC-690 is very roomy inside.

 

[csnsc14320]

So do you guys approve of the Processor/Motherboard?

I had some trouble finding motherboards compatible with the Phenom 955 w/ C3 stepping but this one seems like it will work...

This has a north bridge of 785G, I don't know what that means, but should I invest in a better mobo for ~$30 more? or is this one good enough? if you have any suggestions that would be compatible with the proc I'm open to them unless you think this one is fine

thanks

 

[JSK100]

Hey. I'm literarily building my own system that is basically the same as you. My budget is basically $800 and I'm trying to figure out what parts to get.

I'm thinking about getting this http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.390742

then adding the 5770. Not sure which is better, the i5-750 or the phenom x4 955...

 

[foothead]

^ For gaming, they would be pretty similar. Go with the cheaper option.