First New Build Setup B4 Buying

[danielhufton]

Hi All,

I'm in the progress of building my first new computer and hope you can give me some feedback/opinions on the build please. Here it goes:

Case: Antec 900
CPU: Q6700 - Decided on this over the Q6600 for the multiplier being 10x
HSF: TRUE-120 with Fan - Bought this last week from here so not changing this
Motherboard: EVGA 780i
PSU: Enermax 850w
HD: 1* 500gb and 2 * 160 WD for Raid 0 (Once I learn how to set RAID0 up)
GPU: I'm thinking of a 9800GX2 eventually SLI or should I wait for the new ones
RAM: 2*1GB Crucial Ballistix 6400 800MHz, Yellow ones
OS: Vista Ultimate 32 bit

I will be using it for games, winrar, photoshop general web browsing.

1) Will 850w be enough for 2 * 9800GX2
2) Will the HSF fit in all directions in the Antec900

Thanks for looking, any feedback will be much appreciated

 

[icey_haj]

Do you have a set budget? If so, how much? There's a few things i would change...

 

[Ben M]

should I wait for the new ones

yes.

also don't bother with raptors, samsung F1s are much better value. failing that, the velociraptors are out soon, they should be good.

 

[danielhufton]

£1000. That includes 1 graphics card for max £350.

Thanks

 

[Ben M]

£1000. That includes 1 graphics card for max £350.

Thanks

does it include a monitor?

 

[danielhufton]

Sorry, No.

I will use my old 19" until I have the funds to buy a new one.

 

[icey_haj]

Maybe this? Leaves room for the new cards coming out...