New gaming rig - opinions please

[Munkedal]

Have built before, but that was many years ago. A lot of options are available since then.. But with the great feedback from forums these days, I think I can do it again 🙂

Looking to completely replace my existing PC (no re-used parts). Considering the following config. Hope to run most new games smoothly at 1920 x 1200. Will also be using this for image editing, viewing movies and the occational video editing. My budget is roughly $1500 for the entire setup, including monitor. Not sure if it is justified, but I have a preference for Intel CPUs and ATI GPUs. Unless it is fairly simple, I probably won't be venturing into any serious overclocking.

ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131299

Western Digital Caviar 500GB HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136073

Combo price: $175 ($40 off)

Rosewill RX950-D-B 950W ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817182097

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115017

Combo price: $325 ($120 off)

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811129021

ASUS Radeon HD 4870 - $285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121258

OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 - $103
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227267

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

LG W2452T-TF Black 24" LCD Monitor - $400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824005113

LG SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner- $24

Logitech 967557-0403 Cordless Desktop, Mouse Included - $48


Total: $1485

Opinions / feedback is appreciated!

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

The 640 AAKS might be a little more quiet and generate less heat. I'm not sure how many platters that 500 uses but i'm sure the 640 uses 2 320 high density platters.

Also, if you plan to overclock, you might want to add 50$ for a Tuniq Tower 120. The blue graph bars represent degrees in Celsius. Tuniq - 45* Arctic 48.5* - Read the review for more information.

Other than that, it looks sweet.

Good Luck!

 

[Roguestar]

Expensive RAM, just get the $85 DDR2-800 G.Skill instead.

I'd get a less overkill PSU but that may not be that expensive given the bundle deal.

Same with the hard drive, I'd get the 640GB instead unless the 500GB is saving you a lot of cash.

 

[DSF]

I'd get less expensive RAM that's rated for 1.8V operation:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231122
There are other choices as well if you don't like G.Skill.

I assume you're buying such a large power supply because you're intending to buy a second 4870 at some point. If that's not true, bring the PSU way down and save yourself some money. 550W would be plenty for that system with a single video card.

If you are planning on adding a second card I would buy a PSU from a company with a better reputation. Rosewill is not known for quality PSUs although some of their units are ok.

Lastly, if you're expecting it to be a year or longer before you pop in the second video card, don't bother. At that point there will be a single-card option that will outperform two 4870s with less heat and noise.