Looking for opinions on a build

[Bellator]

Do not get the Windows 7  32 bit OS. It will only support 8 gb of physical memory.
Get the 64 bit windows.
Windows 7 Pro 64 bit will support 192 gb of physical memory.

<S> Bellator

[Bizman]

Do not get the Windows 7  32 bit OS. It will only support 8 gb of physical memory.
Get the 64 bit windows.
Windows 7 Pro 64 bit will support 192 gb of physical memory.

As already said in a couple of previous posts, a 32 bit OS will only support 4 gb of physical memory, not 8.

[ebfd11]

Check newegg out for combo deals, they have one with this case and PSU,

http://newegg.com/Combo/ComboDeals?itemNumber=N82E16811139008&subcategoryId=7&page=1

It might save you a little money in the long run.

LawnDart

[Denniss]

16 gigs is way more than anyone will need currently and in the near future. Most people never crack 4Gb memory consumption.

You never know what you'll do in the future, if you start to experiment/work with virtual machines you'll easily hit a barrier. Also higher Win7 versions ofer XP mode for older games/programs unwilling to operate under native Win7. At least 2x8GiB offer less problems/strain for the memory controller and leave an upgrade path open.
At least 16 GiB are more than enough to get rid of then-useless page file.

[guncrasher]

You never know what you'll do in the future, if you start to experiment/work with virtual machines you'll easily hit a barrier. Also higher Win7 versions ofer XP mode for older games/programs unwilling to operate under native Win7. At least 2x8GiB offer less problems/strain for the memory controller and leave an upgrade path open.
At least 16 GiB are more than enough to get rid of then-useless page file.

in about a year his computer will be obsolete just like mine is.  I have 16 gigs but I hardly even get close to using 4.  it does make a difference when looking at films in the film viewer.  but what the future holds is most likely something that will need a new cpu/mobo/ram.

midway

[MrRiplEy[H]]

You never know what you'll do in the future, if you start to experiment/work with virtual machines you'll easily hit a barrier. Also higher Win7 versions ofer XP mode for older games/programs unwilling to operate under native Win7. At least 2x8GiB offer less problems/strain for the memory controller and leave an upgrade path open.
At least 16 GiB are more than enough to get rid of then-useless page file.

Who would do work on his gaming computer? Besides 1 gig is usually enough for most virtual machines you'll want to experiment on. Unless you plan to run a dozen at a time the 16 gig limit won't be a problem.

[Bizman]

I can't say if 16 Gb is too much or not, but memory is dirt cheap these days and doesn't consume much power so getting enough and a little more isn't really a matter of cutting costs. The OP did tell he would also edit films which is a memory consuming task. If the rig were strictly for gaming, a blu-ray drive hardly would be on the list, either...

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I can't say if 16 Gb is too much or not, but memory is dirt cheap these days and doesn't consume much power so getting enough and a little more isn't really a matter of cutting costs. The OP did tell he would also edit films which is a memory consuming task. If the rig were strictly for gaming, a blu-ray drive hardly would be on the list, either...

The videoediting is the only thing that he could even theoretically use to push the machine past 16Gb. In most cases probably not even there. But of course there's no damage in getting the pro version unless he already has the home edition.