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ordering parts for new gaming rig - requesting a critique/compatibility check

xboxist

Diamond Member
Hi. My e6600 computer croaked so I guess I finally get to make the jump to the current generation of stuff. If you wouldn't mind looking at my list and letting me know what you think of my selections, I'd appreciate it!

budget: ~$1000. Already have monitor, keyboard, mouse, 1.5TB external HDD
purpose: 95% gaming, 5% general office work
deadline: ordering the morning of Tuesday, March 2

caveat: I know the 5770 is fairly midline, but I only need it to power 1680x1050 right now. When I make the jump to a 24" I will plop in a 5870 or something. That's why my PSU selection is a bit overkill for the following list:

case: LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112239

mb: MSI P55-GD55 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130248

ram: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145260

cpu: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115215

cpu cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

video card: SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102873

power: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

optical: LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 LightScribe Support - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106335

hdd: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KSRTL 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136039

windows: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754

$1012
 
I would've picked the WD Caviar Black and a Scythe Mugen 2 over your picks, but yours seems fine. Happy building
 
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