Critique my build

[brbdc]

I am looking for input on this build.

It is primarily a PC for gaming but also video playing and web surfing.
My budget is about $2k but theres wiggle room for more but less is always good.
I am shopping in USA.

Going to re-use my monitor and other peripherals.
Not planning on overclock anything except the memory.
I plan to order this week.

CPU Core 2 Quad Q9650 with disc $263

Motherboard Asus Rampage formula $290 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131284

RAM 4x2gig dr2 1066 gskill $120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231166

CPU heatsink 120mm ultra heatsink $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835109125
120mm scythe fan $9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835185058

GPU Radeon 4780X2 $520 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102768

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161242

PSU Corsair 750W TX $120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?item=N82E16817139006

Case Lian Li PC $230 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?item=N82E16811112144

Optical Drive DVD burner $28 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827151173

HD WD Caviar 1TB $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136284

OS 64 bit windows ultimate OEI $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16832116493

 

[JPB]

It honestly looks good to me. If you can afford to buy it, then by all means do it. :thumbsup:

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Looks great!

I would suggest to find someone in the FS/FT section with a Full Retail version of Vista Ultimate as I have found, and you might find it for 160$ I'm sure there are a couple of them threads floating around there still.

Basically the Full Retail is the same thing just you don't have to activate windows everytime you upgrade a piece of hardware.

 

[Denithor]

Where are you finding a Q9650 for $263?

Rampage Formula is overrated, go for the EP45-UD3P for ~$120 instead.

Otherwise looks great, enjoy your build!

 

[brbdc]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
Looks great!

I would suggest to find someone in the FS/FT section with a Full Retail version of Vista Ultimate as I have found, and you might find it for 160$ I'm sure there are a couple of them threads floating around there still.

Basically the Full Retail is the same thing just you don't have to activate windows everytime you upgrade a piece of hardware.

I wondered what the main difference was there. Was there any particular person you bought from who might have more?

 

[Blain]

Retail OS = Can be loaded on any single machine (also can be loaded on your desktop as well as laptop at the same time).

OEM OS = Locked to a certain component or certain machine for life.

 

[dmw16]

Looks good. However, you would be fine with 4GB of RAM, no real need for 8GB.

Also, as others have said, the motherboard isn't worth the price. Also, might want to consider a Core 2 Duo rather than the Core Quad. No real benefit for gaming with the Quad Core. But it's your money.

 

[GFORCE100]

Get the Maximus II Formula instead. The P45 45nm chipset will be serve you well.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: brbdc
Critique my build

I am looking for input on this build.

It's obscenely expensive for the performance you end up with.