First build, input appreciated!

lithilk

lithilk

lithilk

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As I've moved out, got myself on my feet (finally), I would very much like to build a computer that can be used for gaming. I've got a LAN coming up and I don't want to feel shame when I look at the pc I've brought. I've done some reading around, specifically the sticky's here, and made a shopping list, which is below. Your input would be greatly appreciated, as I really need to learn more
 
cmndr_andi said:
Best of luck with your first build. Have you got a good monitor, keyboard, mouse and headphones/speakers to use with your new system?
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Thanks, I have an average monitor that will be changed to something better when I have the funds. I have Sumvision SV-512MV Headphones with a mic, they seem to be adequate. Oh and I have Razor Krait and Lycosa.

Thanks for the advice and recommendations, guys, keep it coming. :)

What would be a better GPU? I have to admit to being a nVidia fan...

Oh and also, I've never known. Is it possible to upgrade just a processor later on, as long as it takes the same socket? I've seen those Intel i7 Gulftown cpus and am in total lust.
 
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This is my list so far, thanks to recommendations and advice.

Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz (Nehalem) (Socket LGA1366) Processor - Retail

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard

OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular Silent SLI/Crossfire Ready ATX2.2 Power Supply

Zalman Z7-PLUS Gaming Mid-Tower Chassis This product is not available at the counter

Sony AD-5240S-0B 24x Internal DVD±R/RW Drive - Black

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 PRO Rev.2 (Socket 1366/1156/775/AM2)


Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Triple Channel Kit

XFX ATI Radeon HD 5830 "AVP Edition" 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB SATA-II 3.5" Hard Drive
 
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