About to start building my i7; few questions before i but parts;

[Dan2312]

My chosen spec is;

I7 920 to O/C'd to about 3.2Ghz to 4 Ghz on a part time basis.
Akasa AK-967
Asus P6t Deluxe
6 Gb DDR3 1333Mhz Corsair Xms 3
Antec 1200
Radeon 4850 1Gb - Sapphire
2x 640Gb Western Digital Cavier SE16
Dual Layer DVD writer
Windows Vista 64-bit home basic

My PSU will be Corsair 650w TX;

My question is will the PSU ive listed be enough to power the whole lot?

This is my 2nd build since an AMD Duron i built back in 97, i don't want to get it wrong as the parts are expensive, is it a good idea to build a PC using rubber gloves that some car mechanics wear to stop static damage?

My bro once used an anti-static band, but he still damaged his mobo, so i have serious doubts about these.

i need advice on fitting the akasa fan, im assuming it will need a backplate, will this be a pain to fit without mauling the mobo to much?

It'll be used for playing Footy management games, Battlefield 2 and 3 when it comes out, diablo 3 and it will be used for encoding and converting dvd's and movies for use with my ipod.

[spearman914]

650TX is plenty for ur system.

[LittleLizard]

dont buy a 4850 1gb, go for a 4870

[oli_ramsay]

Originally Posted by LittleLizard

dont buy a 4850 1gb, go for a 4870

+1, a 4870 1Gb would be better

[dna1x]

Originally Posted by spearman914

650TX is plenty for ur system.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...k,2112-14.html

Originally Posted by oli_ramsay

+1, a 4870 1Gb would be better

Depends on his budget. What is your total system budget btw?

[dna1x]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNahnyx9OWQ
Here's some good esd prevention tips.

[Binge]

Well get something like a Thermalright TRUE with 1366 bracket for cooling. Ditch the 4850, scratch the 4800 series unless AA is really all that important to you and pick up a GTX260. It should be less expensive and they overclock soooo well.

You've got the right idea with the 920. Why the P6T Deluxe? Is there a reason? The only reason I ask is that it is a problem child. They had so many QA issues in the release that I wonder how much I can trust ASUS in the x58 arena. I know I have a RIIE but I got lucky with mine. You can chance it but if anything goes wrong/does not give you optimal performance then I suggest you have them replace it. Some of the issues I've been approached with are just atrocious.

[Dan2312]

Originally Posted by dna1x

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...k,2112-14.html



Depends on his budget. What is your total system budget btw?

Approx £1100. need to keep it cheap as i can really, because im getting a house soon.

[Dan2312]

Originally Posted by Binge

Well get something like a Thermalright TRUE with 1366 bracket for cooling. Ditch the 4850, scratch the 4800 series unless AA is really all that important to you and pick up a GTX260. It should be less expensive and they overclock soooo well.

You've got the right idea with the 920. Why the P6T Deluxe? Is there a reason? The only reason I ask is that it is a problem child. They had so many QA issues in the release that I wonder how much I can trust ASUS in the x58 arena. I know I have a RIIE but I got lucky with mine. You can chance it but if anything goes wrong/does not give you optimal performance then I suggest you have them replace it. Some of the issues I've been approached with are just atrocious.

Im after asus because of good reviews in my CPC mag, i do have a 2nd choice, Gigabyte Ud5.

I do like the MSI eclipse, but its quite expensive compared to others still.

[Dan2312]

Originally Posted by oli_ramsay

+1, a 4870 1Gb would be better

Yes it would, but i cannot justify an extra £70 cost for the games i play and i bet theres new Graphics cards due for release any month now.

i only play at my screens native res of 1280x1024.

[Baer]

Originally Posted by Binge

. Why the P6T Deluxe? Is there a reason? The only reason I ask is that it is a problem child. They had so many QA issues in the release that I wonder how much I can trust ASUS in the x58 arena. I.

Interesting, I was going to agree with the P6T choice. I am just starting to spec out a loaded i7 rig and my two Mobo choices so far are the Rampage II Extreme or the P6T Del/OC Palm (I posted this is a seperate thread asking for comments).
I was just at CES and the discussions I had on X-58 Mobos with others indicated that these would be two top choices. I have had excellent luck with my present Commando and before that a P4C800E which is still running after 6 years. What issues have you heard about? Any other suggestions for a high end X-58 Mobo?