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lXanderl

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This is actually reposted from another forum, I thought I'd get a second opinion :D
I'm a first time builder looking to build a PC for gaming, programming, and maybe creating music and so on.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Around now

BUDGET RANGE: $1500 USD limit

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Multitasking, Storage, Video, Music, etc.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, Speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, or anywhere else I can get a good deal; microcenter

PARTS PREFERENCES: Some stuff listed below

OVERCLOCKING: Yes, at stock or under stock voltage. I've never OCed before.

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe down the road

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like stability, ability to multitask, ability to play most of the latest games without frame rate/graphics problems.
I might add another comparable hard drive to this computer down the road, and as mentioned above, another graphics card (though the latter would only be if I

notice a performance issue with games, and not something I have a definite plan on including).






















CPU:
Intel Core i5-750 Processor Boxed
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379
$149.99


Motherboard:
ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813131404
$149.99

RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276
$99.99


GPU & PSU:
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail
and
Thermaltake TR2 W0388RU 600W ATX 12V v2.2 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...SubCategory=48&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1
$429.98







HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433
$89.99


OS:
Windows 7
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0318879
$99.99



Disk Drive:
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD

Rewritable Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
$31.99



Case:
Antec Three Hundred ATX
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283272
$49.99


Keyboard:
Hello, I'm a first time builder looking to build a PC for gaming, programming, and maybe creating music on.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Around now

BUDGET RANGE: $1500 USD limit, but probably around $1300

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Multitasking, Storage, Video, Music, etc.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, Speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, or anywhere else I can get a good deal; microcenter

PARTS PREFERENCES: Some stuff listed below

OVERCLOCKING: Yes, at stock or under stock voltage. I've never OCed before.

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe down the road

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like stability, ability to multitask, ability to play most of the latest games without frame rate/graphics problems.
I might add another comparable hard drive to this computer down the road, and as mentioned above, another graphics card (though the latter would only be if I

notice a performance issue with games, and not something I have a definite plan on including).






















CPU:
Intel Core i5-750 Processor Boxed
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379
$149.99


Motherboard:
ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813131404
$149.99

RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276
$99.99


GPU:
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...SubCategory=48&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1
$429.98







HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433
$89.99


OS:
Windows 7
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0318879
$99.99



Disk Drive:
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD

Rewritable Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
$31.99



Case & PSU:
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
and
COOLER MASTER UCP RS700-AAAAA3 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.311576
$179.99


Keyboard:
Logitech Deluxe 250 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126013
$(14.99+4.99 shipping)



LCD:
ASUS VH222H-P Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000 :1 Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236067
$(159.99+16.33 shipping)
or
Hanns·G HH-251HPB Black 24.6" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 15000:1(800:1) Built-in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2609-_-MonitorsLCDFlatPanel-_-LP1A-_-24254040
$199.99





LCD:
ASUS VH222H-P Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000 :1 Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236067
$(159.99+16.33 shipping)
or
Hanns·G HH-251HPB Black 24.6" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 15000:1(800:1) Built-in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2609-_-MonitorsLCDFlatPanel-_-LP1A-_-24254040
$199.99





TOTAL:
$1427





Main concerns:
+Are there any incompatibilities with my parts/ are there cheaper but comparable parts for my build? Comments on brand choice?


+ Any suggestions would be welcome :D

Thanks a bunch!
 
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