i7 plan

[ally]

hi,

would like some advice on my new pc. this is what i have so far, comments and advice welcomed
i don't game i do need it for web design photoshop etc. used for a lot of multitasking. priorities silence, efficiency, performance.


silverstone fortress case
i7 860 cpu
gigabyte mobo p55 ud3/4 (cannot decide)
possibly ssd for os drive
3 x 1 tb samsung spinpoints F1 (own)
zalman silent z650 psu or any silent recommendations
4gb corsair memory
sata bluray rw silver

thanks

 

[ally]

hi


thanks for the advice. i do not intend to go for the new gfx i am looking at something around the 4550. i want a passively cooled card that will allow me to play hd stuff.
the main thing i want from my mobo is plenty of sata and esata ports.

 

[ally]

does seem to be the best option. any sign of prices droppin yet?