Looking for the best build for ~$1300

[xWhiteboy55]

So I've been upgrading and maintaining my original build I started in 2004. The only 3 things that remain the same on the build are the case, psu, and cd/dvd drive. I've been considering starting a brand new build from the ground up, and have a little over a grand to spend.


Here is what I came up with. Input and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info27-135-204.0.18)

* 1 year: $6.99
* 2 year: $11.99



$22.99

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COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119068
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



$54.99

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Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136218
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info22-136-218.0.120)

* 1 year: $9.99
* 2 year: $16.99



$69.99

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EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperClocked 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperClocked 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...
Item #: N82E16814130549
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy

-$30.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card14-130-549

$379.99
$349.99

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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ...
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$30.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-006

$139.99
$109.99

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G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ
Item #: N82E16820231225
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy



$149.99

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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131365
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

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* 1 year: $29.99
* 2 year: $54.99

-$20.00 Instant


$289.99
$269.99

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Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601920

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601920
Item #: N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

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* 1 year: $29.99
* 2 year: $54.99



$294.99

Subtotal: $1,322.92

If anyone thinks there are places I can improve on just let me know.

 

[Stormlifter]

Maybe a i7 930 instead?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225&cm_re=i7_930-_-19-115-225-_-Product

 

[HardwareGuru]

We don't even know what this build is primarily be used for. I'm assuming gaming since you listed a GTX 470 video card.

 

[Dangman]

Please answer the stickied "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST" so that we can help you better.

 

[Stormlifter]

Please answer the stickied "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST" so that we can help you better.

amazing how bold and important looking that thread is and how often people ignore it.

 

[xWhiteboy55]

Very sorry about that, Here you go.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
--Gaming
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
--1300
3) Where do you live?
--New York
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
--Case, PSU, MoBo, Vid Card, Processor, Ram, HDD, Optical Drive,
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
--HT OMEGA STRIKER 7.1 Sound Card

6) Will you be overclocking?
--If its cost efficient, yes.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
--Plan to get a 23" soon, have a 19" currently.

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
--Mid/End Summer

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
--User friendly Bios

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? 32bit or 64bit?

--I am an electrical engineer and get a license free through my school.

64 bit Windows 7

 

[Shadowssong]

i7 930 + Gigabyte X58A-UD3R
6GB G.Skill DDR3-1600
XFX 5870
Samsung f3 1tb / WD Black 1TB
Case of your choice (CM 690-II is nice)
500-600w PSU (Corsair/Antec/Seasonic)
Samsung DVDRW