mushrooshi

Daney

Welcome to OCN.

That system looks great, however I would look into your choice of graphics card (link).

1nfinity

Welcome to OCN! Nice looking rig, however, along the line of what Daney said, I would agree. Also if you are doing much overclocking, I woould look into a better cooler as well. A xigmatec or a TRUE would be a better option, however, it is a bit more money.

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highoc

welcome to OCN it isnt a mid-range

Pao

With that level of build I'd start looking at a faster hard drive.

A Caviar Black, or possibly even a used Raptor.

tagurtoast

get a better psu i reccomend a corsair psu
and A Better HDD like a wd caviar black 640gb 32mb cache 7200rpm aals
if budget allows get a better gfx card

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mushrooshi

Thanks everyone, I don't want to choose the raptors or any of the other uberspeed hard drives since I am already a bit over my budget ($1000). My monitor is just a 1600 x 900, so I don't think I'll need the world's best videocard either, I'll just toss in another GTX 260 for SLI. However, if there are any good graphics cards that are GTX 260s and around that price plus mail in rebate (From $155 to $165), I'd probably change it.

I am concerned with the cooling of the system, however.

EDIT: I'm also using the two 500gb drives for SLI RAID 1, and Ive heard great things about OCZ PSUs and Corsair PSUs, but the Corsair PSUs are out of my window. However, do I have enough wattage, or do I need more. I know I'll need to upgrade when I toss in a 2nd GTX 260, but for now am I safe? Do I have enough connections to power everything?

EDIT2: Also, just how much of an advantage is getting a Raptor?

unl3a5h3d

You should get these two items instead.

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

mushrooshi

Alright, I upgraded the cooler (SWEET $5 rebate!). I wasn't too sure about the Katana 3 since all the reviews were for non-i7s, and there were barely any reviews on the internet, save for one in Dutch. Will it fit right in an Antec 300? Also, can I overclock my i7 with that cooler? From what I have read, the Antec 300 is superb for cooling.

Also, is i7 worth it? From how I am seeing it, the total cost of getting a pricey i7 rig right now is better than the total cost of a current high spec core 2 quad rig and then buying all new RAM, mobo, and the i7 in the future.

Also, can I OC the i7 well with this mobo?

mushrooshi

Also, will this be good for overclocking? I changed the fan to a dark knight.