Intel i7 Build - need suggestions/critique

[Drakun]

So its come time to rebuild my computer. I have my case already so I'm just looking to swap out the guts. It's been awhile since I did a build so any suggestions or criticisms you can offer would be great. This is what I'm looking at...

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145242
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C7 G - Retail
239.99

Graphics card
XFX HD-585A-ZNDC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) XXX Edition 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
324.99

Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
288.99

MOBO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131365
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
269.99

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
54.99

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
89.99

OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
104.99

Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151197
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM
24.99

TOTAL = 1398.92

I'm also wondering what people think about possible cooling options. I dont plan to overclock much so the system shouldnt be pushed too hard...

Thanks.

[nwo]

Nice setup, but you gotta get a 600W+ PSU for a comp like that... 400W is definitely not gonna cut it. You said you don't plan to OC much, that means you still wanna do it a lil, like maybe up to 3GHz?

Stock cooling may be able to handle that, as long as you have AC in your room during the summer. Either way, I would recommend:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
only 30 bucks+ shipping. Great reviews, awesome price, and really nice results.

[chaud]

Another option to consider.

$1300 Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W
Mobo: ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 5850 1GB
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
HSF: XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V
HSF Adapter: XIGMATEK ACK-I5361 Intel Core i7/Core i5 compatible Bracket Set
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black
SSD: Intel X25-M Mainstream 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC
DVD: LG Black DVD Burner

[H3ll]

I strongly advice an i7 860 on LGA1156 over an i7 920 on LGA 1366. You are also going to need a better PSU, you'll need AT LEAST 500w, otherwise your pc will instantly shut down when you start up a heavy game, but 600-650w is adviced.

[m4xc4v413r4]

hell, i wish i lived in the US, you guys get WAY better prices than i do here.... bah

[nwo]

hell, i wish i lived in the US, you guys get WAY better prices than i do here.... bah

I'm sure the rest of Europe, if not the rest of the world, would agree on this.

[Deleted]

I'm sure the rest of Europe, if not the rest of the world, would agree on this.

I wouldn't want to live in the US For other reasons though :>

[Drakun]

Another option to consider.

$1300 Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W
Mobo: ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 5850 1GB
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
HSF: XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V
HSF Adapter: XIGMATEK ACK-I5361 Intel Core i7/Core i5 compatible Bracket Set
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black
SSD: Intel X25-M Mainstream 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC
DVD: LG Black DVD Burner

thanks for all the build advice guys. ill definitely up the wattage on the psu but im still leaning more towards the 920 in case i do want to push the power a bit more. my build is around 1300 but i don't have a problem putting a couple hundred more dollars into it. im definitely considering getting an 80gig ssd.

any other thoughts on the mobo etc?

[Drakun]

quick bump, ordering parts on monday so trying to get workout any issues before then

[Jiran]

I strongly advice an i7 860 on LGA1156 over an i7 920 on LGA 1366. You are also going to need a better PSU, you'll need AT LEAST 500w, otherwise your pc will instantly shut down when you start up a heavy game, but 600-650w is adviced.

It's been debated many times, you go with the i7 860 if you only plan to run 1 GPU. If you aim to do a SLI/Crossfire setup then the i7 920/X58 setup will shine due to it having more than 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot running at full bandwith.