My final build

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Asus P6T Standard
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

EVGA Geforce GTX 295
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130449

Intel i7-920 (Planning to OC to 3.6 GHz)
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608007

Corsair Dominator 6GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
TR3X6G1600C8D
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224

WD Caviar Blue 640GB
WD6400AAKS
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

LG 22x SATA DVD Burner
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153

Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Cooler Master Centurion 690
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

I will be purchasing all my parts in Japan, so price is not a concern. I just want to make sure that everything is compatible, and that I won't be running into compatibility issues when I overclock the CPU.

I was able to pick out this build from the help of several people from my other thread (that disappeared), so thank you very much :)
 
Bah. I can't seem to get my build finalized. After doing some reading, it seems like that Noctua CPU cooler isn't going to fit in that Antec 900 case without completely taking off the side panel. Can anybody back this up, or hopefully debunk it? lol. In any case, I better find another case (no pun intended).
 
Antec 900 is horrible cable management. I would suggest getting Antec 900 two or 1200 or Coolermaster HAF or CM-690..
 
lt_shiro said:
Antec 900 is horrible cable management. I would suggest getting Antec 900 two or 1200 or Coolermaster HAF or CM-690..
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Thanks, but will the Noctua CPU cooler fit into the Antec 900 Two? I'd like to avoid getting a full tower like the 1200 & HAF if I could. I've been told that the Antec P182 should work for that Noctua CPU cooler, but it cannot hold big video cards like the GTX 295. Just my luck, eh?

I just need to find a decent mid tower that can accommodate the Noctua cooler and GTX 295.
 
or you can get a shorter cooler like Xigmatek Dark Knight, once you are using a Asus x58...
 
lt_shiro said:
or you can get a shorter cooler like Xigmatek Dark Knight, once you are using a Asus x58...
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I am pretty set on getting that Noctua, only because overclocking the i7 is something that I really want to do and Noctua comes highly recommended for just that. Thanks for the input though, I really do appreciate it.

If I have to upgrade to a full tower, then I have no choice but to do it. However, I am hoping that theres a decent mid size tower out there that can still work for my setup :)
 
After receiving some feedback at the computer case forum, I decided to go with the Cooler Master Centurion 690. I updated my final build list. Does everything look alright? if so, I will be buying my parts next week :)
 
Anybody else want to give me some last minute advice/comments before I bite? :p
 
You don't need Dominator RAM -- they're overpriced, and the XMS3 series would work just as well. Get a cheaper set of RAM.

You don't have to rely on solely the Noctua for cooling the i7. The Xigmatek Dark Night, the TRUE 120 1366 RT, and the Cooler Master V8 are all just as capable. We often recommend the Xigmatek CPU coolers here because, in the US, they're often found for less than the other CPU coolers.

Compatibility-wise, everything looks fine.
 
tiraides said:
You don't need Dominator RAM -- they're overpriced, and the XMS3 series would work just as well. Get a cheaper set of RAM.

You don't have to rely on solely the Noctua for cooling the i7. The Xigmatek Dark Night, the TRUE 120 1366 RT, and the Cooler Master V8 are all just as capable. We often recommend the Xigmatek CPU coolers here because, in the US, they're often found for less than the other CPU coolers.

Compatibility-wise, everything looks fine.
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Thanks for the feedback. The Xigmatek Dark Knight is definitely a lot cheaper over here too. In fact its so cheap that its about half the price as the Noctua. If you guys say that its just as good performance-wise as the Noctua, then I'll get the Dark Knight instead.

The only reason why I am considering the Dominator over the XMS3 is because of the lower timing. I'd like to overclock my i7 to 3.6 GHz, and I thought that it would make a difference for that. If not, then I'll stick with the XMS3 :)

I have to get ready for work, unfortunately, but I'll check back in when I get back home later tonight. Thanks for the help!
 
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