This is based on Ted's suggestions. I'm looking to build the first week of June, so some components will probably be more expensive, others less.
Noteworthy changes:
- Lian Li case: I want something quiet, but I'm not wedded to this model in particular.
- Nvidia 260 instead of 275 or 285: I could go up on this if it makes a difference. Again, noise matters, which is why I selected the MSI "Frozer" that was discussed last week.
- One Caviar Black hard drive instead of two: I'll be moving #2 from my current system
Still need to add a DVD writer. Will purchase W7/64 separately, keep old monitors.
Queries:
- Am I missing something obvious? (I already know about the DVD writer; happy to take recommendations, but I'm planning to spend ~$30 for another of what I have now: Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-116DBK - OEM.)
- Do I need RAM this good? At this point, I'm not looking to OC. (Chicken/conservative personality.)
- Do I need a mobo this good?
- This totals $1300 plus shipping. I could spend a couple hundred more. Where would that money be best spent?
- Is there a quieter PSU that would still do what I need? E.g., SilentPCReview recommends Antec CP-850 or Seasonic M12D, both 850W. The Antec is $110 from Newegg but I would need to get an Antec case for it (probably P183). Seasonic seems a little harder to find; out of stock at Newegg.
All prices, components from NewEgg.com
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$139.99
$109.99 1
MSI N260GTX Twin Frozr OC GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814127464
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$214.99
$199.99 1
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930
Item #: N82E16819115225
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy -$5.00 Instant
$299.99
$294.99 1
ASUS P6TD Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131403
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$289.99
$274.99 1
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136283
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$79.99 1
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811112239
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$129.99
$99.99 1
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP6GX3M3A1600C8
Item #: N82E16820145295
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$253.99
$243.99
Noteworthy changes:
- Lian Li case: I want something quiet, but I'm not wedded to this model in particular.
- Nvidia 260 instead of 275 or 285: I could go up on this if it makes a difference. Again, noise matters, which is why I selected the MSI "Frozer" that was discussed last week.
- One Caviar Black hard drive instead of two: I'll be moving #2 from my current system
Still need to add a DVD writer. Will purchase W7/64 separately, keep old monitors.
Queries:
- Am I missing something obvious? (I already know about the DVD writer; happy to take recommendations, but I'm planning to spend ~$30 for another of what I have now: Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-116DBK - OEM.)
- Do I need RAM this good? At this point, I'm not looking to OC. (Chicken/conservative personality.)
- Do I need a mobo this good?
- This totals $1300 plus shipping. I could spend a couple hundred more. Where would that money be best spent?
- Is there a quieter PSU that would still do what I need? E.g., SilentPCReview recommends Antec CP-850 or Seasonic M12D, both 850W. The Antec is $110 from Newegg but I would need to get an Antec case for it (probably P183). Seasonic seems a little harder to find; out of stock at Newegg.
All prices, components from NewEgg.com
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 1
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$139.99
$109.99 1
Item #: N82E16814127464
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$214.99
$199.99 1
Item #: N82E16819115225
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy -$5.00 Instant
$299.99
$294.99 1
Item #: N82E16813131403
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$289.99
$274.99 1
Item #: N82E16822136283
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$79.99 1
Item #: N82E16811112239
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$129.99
$99.99 1
Item #: N82E16820145295
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$253.99
$243.99