Help on an I7 860 build.

[kris77]

Looking for advice on a new I7 860 build.

Of course I want the processer to be an 860.

Im partial to Gigabyte Mobo, but Asus is a close second.

I was looking at the UD4P from Gigabyte because it has built in 1394 Firewire. I use video with firewire a lot.

I have a copy of Win 7 Pro.

Budget is as close to $1000 as i can get.

I dont need a super great video card. Rarely play games, Mostly just video editing and pic editing. Mostly Adobe stuff.

I also need a monitor.

And I will have to get everything online, No microcenter or Frys nearby.

Im guessing NewEgg would be best.

Think its possible to build this under 1K?

Here is what i came up with, If anybody has some suggestions on saving money, I would be glad to hear them.


i7 860 - $279
Gigabyte UD4p P55 - $169
G.Skil Ripjaw 4gb 1333 Ram (2 x 2gb) - $105
Cooler master Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Mid Tower - $50
Rosewill 600w PS - $60
WD Caviar Black 750gb - $80
LG DVD burner SATA - $28
Hanns F hi-221DPB 22" widescreen - $140


All from newegg. Total Close to $920. Not including shipping. Shipping was free when i created this list, but I think its more now.

Thanks for all the help.

No clue on the video card. Hoping for one under $75. With DVI and HDMI if possible.