i7 rig

anyone? im a n00b at computer modding.

Switch the PSU to a Corsair. It's going to cost more, but may be more reliable. Of course you can save the $150 and see how it turns out.

I think you should maybe drop down from the 5970 to perhaps a 5870 and spend that cash on a SSD. Everything will load so much faster- especially those dreaded long Crysis loading screens.

I haven't read much about the MSI X58, so I can't comment on that. However, I have heard good things about the Asrock X58 and that it's a good option for an inexpensive X58.

The case is pretty much personal preference and it looks like you're trying the buy the cheapest ram possible. The OCZ gold have better timings, faster speed and free shipping along with a MIR. The price difference is $15 not taking into account the shipping and MIR. You just need to use coupon code OCZTEN

As for the psu, I wouldn't spend $1600 and buy that thing. You really don't need a 1KW unit for your rig, but if you did, you have to realize that a quality unit is important and is going to cost more than that. I'd buy something of lower power from a reputable company.

the reason i am going with the 5890 instead of an ssd, is because it will be hard for me to make expensive upgrades in the future (this i'm 14) so i want the most power possible. same story for the ram and psu. the pqi me acutally has pretty good ratings.

the updated list is here:
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...px?Submit=view
this is the graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150443

Your link takes me to my shopping cart, not yours, try making a public wish list.

As for your parts in the op, I'd get a lower power name brand cooler first off, maybe a 750W, should be plenty.

Also, as others have noted, your cheaping out on your ram, I'd get something better. Can't see the price of what you got in the op (deactivated) but here's other stuff around the OCZ gold referenced above
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231247
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226104

If you can afford it, get the 5970, otherwise, the 5870 like you linked in the last post will be awesome, and you may want to drop second in later when the prices go down and your 5870 isn't maxing on games anymore

a question, what is your monitor? An upgrade to that might be a good choice as well if you don't have at least 1080p. Would make your games look much better than a graphics card update would.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-202-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157163
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103011
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139013
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-443-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220378
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820139004
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145287
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151192
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754
this is the new list.

nice dark knight quote. lol