We don't yet recommend the sandy bridge branch of cpus due to possible instabilities so just know you're taking a risk there.
Mobo is fine, although its sold out at newegg. I would prefer to see a gigabyte/asus board.
RAM is fine, 8gb is a little overkill for a gaming box i would prefer to see a 2x2gb set.
Video card seems a bit extensive, note that your paying an additional $20 for something you could do yourself with a stock card. (both cards are currently out of stock)
For casual music listening on board sound should be fine. although this is a preference.
Good choice on harddrive, if your storing HD movies might look and upgrading to say 750gb for an extra $20.
Burner will do you fine, same one as i have
(little noisy while writing)
I admit stock HSF for intel are pretty bad but you will not be needing something quite that expensive. Something like this will do you just fine.
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler
Case is fine.
PSU is fine.
Overall, Solid build.
Mobo is fine, although its sold out at newegg. I would prefer to see a gigabyte/asus board.
RAM is fine, 8gb is a little overkill for a gaming box i would prefer to see a 2x2gb set.
Video card seems a bit extensive, note that your paying an additional $20 for something you could do yourself with a stock card. (both cards are currently out of stock)
For casual music listening on board sound should be fine. although this is a preference.
Good choice on harddrive, if your storing HD movies might look and upgrading to say 750gb for an extra $20.
Burner will do you fine, same one as i have
(little noisy while writing)I admit stock HSF for intel are pretty bad but you will not be needing something quite that expensive. Something like this will do you just fine.
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler
Case is fine.
PSU is fine.
Overall, Solid build.
