Opinions on new build

[Wheelzup]

Here is a list of components that I'm planning on for a new build that will be running Windows 7 once it comes out next month. For now I'll just run XP Pro so here we go:
CPU: Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz LGA

Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel

Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3
SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit

Video: 2 HIS H489F1GP Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI running in Crossfire

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91
SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply

SSD: Patriot Torqx PFZ128GS25SSDR 2.5" 128GB SATA II Internal

HD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM
SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"

Sound: AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 7.1 Channels PCI Interface

Optical drives: PLEXTOR 24X DVD/CD Writer Black SATA Model PX-880SA
LightScribe X2

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler

Case: COOLER MASTER ATCS 840 RC-840-SSN1-GP Silver
Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case


I had considered a Blu-ray drive but I really have no use for one at this time. This system will pull double duty both work and play. I have a few parts that I will use from my current system i.e. mouse/keyboard, speakers and so on.

So what do you all think? I still have a little left in my budget so any suggestions would be welcomed and considered. I don't plan on OCing it right away though to get the speed from the RAM I might have to. If I left anything out let me know so I can add it.

Thanks in advance...

 

[jamesman32]

Drop that 975 to a 920 D0. Most are hitting 4 Ghz no problem anyway. Matching the 3.33 stock speed would be like eating cake. Also, with the extra money you save, wait a few days for ATIs release of the 5870, and get 2 of those. 1 5870 is about on par with 2 4890's, so you're doubling your graphical performance right there. Also, go with a TRUE or a Megahalems for your CPU cooler.

Other than that, looks solid.

 

[ratbuddy]

Drop that 975 to a 920 D0. Most are hitting 4 Ghz no problem anyway. Matching the 3.33 stock speed would be like eating cake. Also, with the extra money you save, wait a few days for ATIs release of the 5870, and get 2 of those. 1 5870 is about on par with 2 4890's, so you're doubling your graphical performance right there. Also, go with a TRUE or a Megahalems for your CPU cooler.

Other than that, looks solid.

I agree with all those suggestions, especially the CPU dropping down to a 920. The only thing I might change is the SSD. Have ya considered a pair (or more) of 60/64GB SSDs and running em in RAID 0?

 

[doz]

Maybe with the savings of getting a 920, you could get 2x80gb G2 drives and raid. They would be BLAZING fast.