New build for upcoming summer.

xWhiteboy55

So, the rig I'm on now I have updated and maintained since when I first built it 5 years ago. The only thing in it that is original is the Optical Drive, PSU, Case/Fans. However, I am in need of another upgrade (I haven't upgraded in 2 years), and I want to build a whole new rig.

 

I would like to know the suggestions you all would have. I am an enthusiast gamer, but I also can't spend 3 grand on a computer.

 

Here is what I put together. I've been a bit out of the hardware scene because I've been busy with other things, so just let me know where I went wrong (if at all). I would like to stay around the budget I am at.

 

 

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ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Item #: N82E16827135204 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options27-135-204|hide options27-135-204)   Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info27-135-204.0.18) 1 year: $6.99 2 year: $11.99		$25.99
select item 2	quantity of item 2	Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Item #: N82E16811129021 Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy	-$40.00 Instant	$139.99 $99.99
select item 3	quantity of item 3	Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Item #: N82E16822136073 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options22-136-073|hide options22-136-073)   Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info22-136-073.0.120) 1 year: $10.99 2 year: $18.99		$55.99
select item 4	quantity of item 4	EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperClocked 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ... Item #: N82E16814130549 Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy		$379.99
	1	OCZ Diesel 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model OCZUSBDSL4G Item #: N82E16820227331 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy	-$15.99 Saving	$15.99 $0.00
select item 6	quantity of item 6	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	$119.99 $89.99
select item 7	quantity of item 7	CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D Item #: N82E16820145224 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy	-$20.00 Instant	$239.99 $219.99
select item 8	quantity of item 8	ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Item #: N82E16813131614 Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options13-131-614|hide options13-131-614)   Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info13-131-614.0.120) 1 year: $29.99 2 year: $59.99	-$15.00 Instant	$309.99 $294.99
select item 9	quantity of item 9	Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 Item #: N82E16819115202 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options19-115-202|hide options19-115-202)   Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info19-115-202.0.120) 1 year: $29.99 2 year: $59.99	-$9.00 Instant	$288.99 $279.99
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mcvfxx

It seems you have enough money to burn, but still, If I would be you I would do this:

- buy 1TB HDD from Seagate (.12 series) or Samsung - it is much faster than 500GB Caviar Blue and you gonna feel it

- are you sure you wanna spend 300$ for a motherboard and around 250$ for CPU? Sounds crazy, I mean motherboard does not help you gaming or whatsoever and you plan to use only a single VGA anyway ... (I guess you're are not Pro OCer to claim you need the best MB)

- that Nvidia graphic card may sound fancy, but trust me you can do so much more better (speed wise) for the 350$ on VGA(s) (check the latest Tom's hardware section of best graphics card for the money)