New Build. Need Some [H]ard Feedback.

[P4Power]

So, I am getting ready to build a new Core i7 machine. I am going to be getting a Gulftown processor to power it, which is going to be released in next month. Basically I would like to go ahead and starting order the pieces that I can get now. I have heard that Gulftown is not going to require new boards and the X58 chipset will handle it. However, I remember when I built my Q6600 machine and the motherboard was supposed to be able to handle Yorkfield, but in the end 680i wasn't able to. I am currently looking at the ASUS P6T board with the X58 chipset, so do you guys think I should just wait until the official release of Gulftown or go ahead and order this? I am certainly going to start getting the RAM, case, hard drive, and power supply. As for the graphics card, I am going to wait until the GTX 480 is launched before I choose.

 

[lt_shiro]

680i wasn't design by Intel, so they never cared about it working with the 680i chipset.

But you should just wait ontill everything is release and see what you need. Case Hard drives and memory are safe bet to buy on sale ontill then but the Powersupply may need to a big one as it is rumor that GTX 480 will drink power.

 

[P4Power]

How about a 1200W power supply?

 

[ordovician]

If I were you I'd be watching the Hot Deals forum like an EAGLE right now. If you have a little time before those parts come out, you have time to look for some killer deals. Go ahead and pick up a power supply, if you can get a top-tier ~600-750watts for $50-60. Also look for deals on cases and hard drives (the SSD deals going on today are wicked! Check them out!) Keep an eye out for good RAM/mobo deals too, but these could wait.

Basically, you will be kicking yourself in 3 weeks if you let a killer deal fly past. PSUs, SSDs, CPU coolers, cases, and RAM tend to depreciate much more slowly than other components, so it's not a bad idea to purchase those in advance, if you can get them on sale.

Some advice for deals:

Antec neoeco 620w $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031&cm_re=neo_eco-_-17-371-031-_-Product

PC Power & Cooling 750w refurb $65
http://www.directron.com/s75qbb.html

SSD deals:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1495759

Coolermaster V8 refurb (it will be like new) $45 shipped
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?cPath=18_37_4&products_id=165

CM Stacker with 1000w PSU $200 with free shipping HOT! HOT! HOT!
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=98

Also these cases, the HAF 922 and Storm Scout, both FS
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=433
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=321

Azza Helios - $45 FS (nice cheaper case, basically a swanked-out Antec 300)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produ...0011750&intpromo=lovely_deals_011210_10011750

Azza Solano $90 FS (Basically an Antec 1200)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011740&prodlist=celebros