PC Build newbie

[mastagolf]

Hello,

Thanks for any support anybody may give.

I have decided that I am tired of buying brand named computers and wanted a new project...So there I went searching through a boot load of stuff I am not up to date on.

I have replaced iternal drives and memory before but that is about the extent of my building knowledge. I am a little worried about the CPU install and motherboard configurations. I have heard you can screw up the entire machine if this is done incorrectly.

Anyways...Here is the system I was thinking of putting together and wanted to feel comfortable on my selections and compatability. I believe I have all the needed components, please let me know if I missed something...All items were from New Egg:

I will use this for normal computing, Video and Audio editing and some gaming like Command & Conquer / Warcraft / Black Ops

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128443

CPU:
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849

Memory:
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3K2/4GR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134792

Video Card:
ASUS EAH5870/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121374R

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337

CD / DVD:
LG Black Blu-ray Disc Combo SATA Model UH10LS20 LightScribe Support - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136183

Case / Power Supply:
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKA3-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Cooler Master RS700-PCAAE3-US ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119235

Thermal Paste:
ARCTIC COOLING Arctic Cooling MX-4 AC-MX4 All-Around Thermal Compound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186038

Thanks for spending time reading this and offering any advice.

[RickyTick]

Looks good. I don't see any problems with it.

Do you really need Win 7 Ultimate instead of Professional? Just a thought.

[mastagolf]

Looks good. I don't see any problems with it.

Do you really need Win 7 Ultimate instead of Professional? Just a thought.

I already have a copy of Ultimate...Is that a more demanding OS or something? Is Professional a beeter choice?

[RickyTick]

No it's not more demanding, it's just more expensive and the only advantage it has over Professional is BitLocker. If you already have it, then go for it.

[mastagolf]

Thanks.

So this should be a pretty solid machine.

Are the components I choose good quality, performers etc...

In specifi I am wondering about the
CPU
Video
Motherboard

Thanks again for your fast response

[mastagolf]

Thanks.

So this should be a pretty solid machine.

Are the components I choose good quality, performers etc...

In specific I am wondering about the
CPU
Video
Motherboard

Thanks again for your fast response




Will the video card fit in the case? The case states it is 19.20" x 8.60" x 19.50"...if the cards is basically 11 + the connectors, and the bays in the front of the case...how do you determine if it will fit? I would hate to puschase and then the thing not fit

[RickyTick]

After a little google searching, I found that the 5870 will not fit in the Storm Scout.

I think a better choice is either the Radeon 6970 or the Nvidia GTX570.

[jakethesnake27]

what about this case?

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-922M-KKN1-GP-Tower-Black/dp/B0026FCI2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295756229&sr=8-1

Its $90 now, and if you are student you get free amazon prime. It was 99 when I bought it, but saves like 30 bucks on shipping...

[mastagolf]

After a little google searching, I found that the 5870 will not fit in the Storm Scout.

I think a better choice is either the Radeon 6970 or the Nvidia GTX570.

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me. Without this forum I would be lost!

So this card looks to have better performance but isnt it the same size 10.5" x 4.38"

EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1572-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130595

Is it because it is a Mid size case? If I were to go to a ful size I wouldnt have to worry?

Also what about the other items? Solid choices?

[RickyTick]

Oh yeah, very solid choices. Really like the GTX570 too.

My personal choice for a case is the Cooler Master 690 II Advanced. I also like the HAF 932 and 922.

[mastagolf]

Found this website about the Scout Coolmaster

http://www.overclock.net/computer-cases/525009-official-coolermaster-storm-scout-i-ii.html

Also click the Video Card Size Chart; in the middle below the videos for more
:p

[RickyTick]

Looks like we were posting at the same time. :) Go back to page 1 for my latest post about cases.

[mastagolf]

Looks like we were posting at the same time. :) Go back to page 1 for my latest post about cases.

I saw your post and I was looking around on coolmaster stuff and ran across the link I provided...Several people have these large cards in the scout.

[mastagolf]

Looks like I am almost ready to pull the trigger then and get this project started.

Would I need to purchase cables? I did not see any where that they are provided. Wouldn't the items come with the needed cables?

I guess I can always wait and then purchase at a local store as needed

I am not missing anything right?

This will be the most I have ever spent on a computer and just want as few hassles as possible

Thanks again for all your support

[RickyTick]

All the cables and connectors will come with all the components.

In your OP, you didn't list a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers (or headset), or OS. I assume you have all that.

[mastagolf]

Yes I already have those items...just need an updated machine.

so sounds like my only questionable area is the case being large enough for the video card. I have an email in with the manufacturer to see if they can shed more light.

Is it time to start getting excited about building a new PC?

[RickyTick]

You do know that you can't re-use Windows. You will need to buy a copy of Windows 7 64-bit for system builders.

[mastagolf]

Yes all set. new copy windows. So sounds like I am ready to pull the trigger?

[mastagolf]

So I have done more digging and RickyTick was right...the coolermaster company even stated that the card wont fit...How big a card can fit into the antec900?

10.5 inches?

Also, what would a good power supply be for the case?