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Okay so yes this is my first build ever, and yes I am new to this! I have been doing a lot of research (and still am) before purchasing my computer which I plan to put together myself. Please help me in saying if what I have chosen is good or what you all would probably put in it's place. I don't really have the funds to spend MUCH more than $1200 (with the monitor and OS), but if a slight increase in price meant adding much longevity to the PC I might be able to let something slide. I want to be able to play the most graphic intense games on fairly high if not the highest settings if possible. Your help is greatly appreciated! (Oh and I am not sure what CPU cooler to use) Here's what I picked:
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106289
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy




$19.99

1

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129066
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy




$69.99

1

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136074
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy




$49.99

1

ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor

Open Box: ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824236049R
Return Policy: Open Box Refund Only Return Policy

-$89.00 Instant



$249.99
$160.99

1

MSI 790X-G45 AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard

Open Box: MSI 790X-G45 AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130249R
Return Policy: Open Box Refund Only Return Policy

-$34.00 Instant



$99.99
$65.99

2

XFX HD-583X-ZAFV Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

XFX HD-583X-ZAFV Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Item #: N82E16814150497
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy

-$25.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate14-150-497


$449.98
$399.98
($199.99 each)

1

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ...
Item #: N82E16817139005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$30.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-005


$119.99
$89.99

1

CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX

CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX
Item #: N82E16820145198
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant



$109.99
$89.99

1

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black Edition Heka 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor HDZ740WFK3DGI

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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116758
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy

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AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black Edition Heka 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor HDZ740WFK3DGI - OEM
Item #: N82E16819103699
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Combo



$228.98
$218.98

Subtotal: $1,165.89
 
Mobo - good price, but the downside is it only support up to DDR3 1200. you may consider ASRock 870 EXTREME3 as it has crossfire at x8 if you don't want to spend a lot.

PSU - I think it would be better to get 750W if you overclock. Also consair 650W only has 2x 6/8pin
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Video card - I would consider other brand due to the heatsink design

Case - Will Antec 300 a bit small for dual card set-up?

HDD - I think samsung run slightly faster...

CPU cooler - where is it??
Consider these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001&Tpk=ProlimaTech Megahalems
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&Tpk=consair h50
 
Very cool, thanks daisymtc - I will look into those things. Would you think that maybe a dual card setup is not the way to go? I have read many controversial things that argue a single better card can be a better value in some cases.. Not to mention a better upgrade opportunity in the future? Do you suspect running high-end games on high settings is viable with this setup?
 
Would the scythe cpu cooler be enough? Or would I almost have to run one of the more expensive ones?
 
He's right that cooler is huge! I made the mistake of getting a mid tower and will little over an inch of clearance from the side of the case... So yeah buy a bigger, case. Now the videocard, XFX never had any luck with them they would always break on me in an instant! The rest looks good to me :)
 
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