Looking for a relatively quiet gaming build that will also be used for movie watching and anything else I need my comp for....
Parts I already have that I'm planning to use for now:
Case: Antec P183
SSD: Intel X25-M 80GB
HD: WD Caviar Black 640GB
Sound Card: Creative SB Audigy2 ZS
Monitor: Samsung XL2370 1920x1080
OS: Win 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Optical: Samsung SH-S223Q
Keyboard: Filco Majestouch
Mouse: Logitech G5
Parts I tentatively plan on purchasing:
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 ~200
MOBO: Asus P7P55D-E Pro ~190
PSU: Antec CP-850 ~110
RAM: G.Skill Eco DDR3 1600 CL7 ~120
GPU: Sapphire 5870 VaporX ~440
Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalem ~65
HS Fan: Scythe GT 1850rpm ~16
Case Fans: Scythe S-Flex E x2 ~30
Headset: ATH AD700 ~87
Mic: Zalman Clip on ~14
Speakers: M-Audio Studiophile AV30 ~100
So about ~1370. Some wiggle room but would like to keep remaining purchases to <1400 ideally. Though obviously some things can be purchased later.
Stuff I keep changing my mind about and need input on:
1) Mega or Venomous X? I don't like the idea of Wobble though might allow more OC? But for a i5 will it matter much?
2) Use PK-1 TIM that comes with Mega, or buy IC7?
3) Should I get different ram? Not convinced about tall heatspreaders on lower voltage ram...
4) Bluray player now or wait for cheaper Bluray burner later?
5) Onboard sound vs Audigy2 ZS vs buying Asus Xonar DX
I'm open to any and all other suggestions and comments! Any help is appreciated!
Parts I already have that I'm planning to use for now:
Case: Antec P183
SSD: Intel X25-M 80GB
HD: WD Caviar Black 640GB
Sound Card: Creative SB Audigy2 ZS
Monitor: Samsung XL2370 1920x1080
OS: Win 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Optical: Samsung SH-S223Q
Keyboard: Filco Majestouch
Mouse: Logitech G5
Parts I tentatively plan on purchasing:
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 ~200
MOBO: Asus P7P55D-E Pro ~190
PSU: Antec CP-850 ~110
RAM: G.Skill Eco DDR3 1600 CL7 ~120
GPU: Sapphire 5870 VaporX ~440
Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalem ~65
HS Fan: Scythe GT 1850rpm ~16
Case Fans: Scythe S-Flex E x2 ~30
Headset: ATH AD700 ~87
Mic: Zalman Clip on ~14
Speakers: M-Audio Studiophile AV30 ~100
So about ~1370. Some wiggle room but would like to keep remaining purchases to <1400 ideally. Though obviously some things can be purchased later.
Stuff I keep changing my mind about and need input on:
1) Mega or Venomous X? I don't like the idea of Wobble though might allow more OC? But for a i5 will it matter much?
2) Use PK-1 TIM that comes with Mega, or buy IC7?
3) Should I get different ram? Not convinced about tall heatspreaders on lower voltage ram...
4) Bluray player now or wait for cheaper Bluray burner later?
5) Onboard sound vs Audigy2 ZS vs buying Asus Xonar DX
I'm open to any and all other suggestions and comments! Any help is appreciated!