LGA 1156 Build, coming from LGA 775

[Surutcra]

So this week I had 4gb of ddr2-1066 RAM go bad (defaulting to my spare 1gb of ddr2 800) on my current socket 775 build and I've finally decided to step up to the LGA 1156 platform. I do some gaming, video encoding/editing, and lots of multitasking between heavy production and light dare I say counter-production apps. Need this build soon, within the next coming weeks. I don't think any new CPU's are coming out that soon so this is what I've come up with:

What I'm keeping:
Gigabyte Gtx 460 768mb, Corsair 450w +12v rail 32A, 2 sata HDD's, Raidmax Smilodon Case

What I'm looking at purchasing:

i7 870 $230
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0319779

Hyper 212 CPU Cooler $30
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0315397

GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128425

G.SKILL Ripjaws (2 x 2GB) DDR-3 1600 $93
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-277-_-Product

Kingston SSDNow V Series 64gb $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820139132

Total: $598

I'm known to regret minor details in my past builds whether that be finding a better value right after I purchase or something dumb like not making sure a mobo had dual channel memory support so I'm looking to you guys to help me validate this build so I don't lose sleep awaiting my parts to ship. Thanks guys

 

[Blain]

I think I would go with the i7 760 to save a few bucks.
The i7 870 has very close specs, costing an extra $60.

 

[Surutcra]

I think I would go with the i7 760 to save a few bucks.
The i7 870 has very close specs, costing an extra $60.

Quite right, the i5 760 is down only by 1 in multiplier from x22. Now I'm trying to figure out if hyperthreading is worth it.. Probably not considering it should only be helpful in applications that can use more then 4 threads right?

 

[beginner99]

video encoding is one of the things that benefit from HT.

Apart from that if you can I would wait for Q1 2011 for 2 Reasons:

Sandy Bridge (LGA 1156 is basically obsolete, you won't ever get a chip you can upgrade to)
next gen ssd's (less $/GB than now)

But I must admit I just build a new lga 1156 system 2 month back so I could understand if you really have the urge

 

[mfenn]

I agree with Blain about the 760, otherwise everything looks good.

I think you should buy it now since you are really limping along right now. Sandy Bridge will be faster, but the 760 (or 870) is not a slow chip by any means.

 

[MisterDonut]

With an i5-760, the build looks good . I'd probably wait for next gen Intel SSD's though, but if you're looking to complete the build now, the 60GB Corsair Force is a blistering SSD with the new SF controllers.

 

[Surutcra]

With an i5-760, the build looks good . I'd probably wait for next gen Intel SSD's though, but if you're looking to complete the build now, the 60GB Corsair Force is a blistering SSD with the new SF controllers.

Thanks guys I really like the idea of the i5-760 now, heck now the i5-750 $150 at microcenter is looking even more attractive either way. I'm new to the SSD market completely and I understand some drives have a lot better read/write performance then others but whats the big deal? I mean isn't the largest perk the access time? Even so, I'd only really be interested in the read speed if it really matters. Still on the fence about holding out on the SSD though if they really are going to be that much better around the ~$150 price point by Q1 2011.