Affordable i7 Build

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Affordable mATX i7 Build

So, I've been scouring newegg a lot lately.
I read a review for a new microATX X58 Mobo from MSI, the MSI X58M, on Anandtech a few days ago (link).
This makes me consider getting an i7 within the next few months (gotta save the cash). I was considering a cheaper Core 2 Duo E8400 system but with this motherboard, I can build a decent Core i7 system for about a grand, which is where my budget's at.

Anyways, so here's my list of components I'm looking at.
I prefer Antec cases, Corsair power supplies and Nvidia cards.
What do you think? Btw, it's newegg.ca, Canadian currency.

Antec P180 Mini mATX
MSI X58M
Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz
G.Skill 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3-1333
XFX GeForce GTS 250 1GB
Corsair 620W Modular PSU
WD 640GB 7200rpm SATA

I'll throw in a SATA CD/DVD burner as well but I'm not picky.

EDIT: Seems the X58M is sold out at the moment. No biggy I guess, as far as I know its brand new so I don't doubt they'll be back in stock in the future. It retails for $170 American, so I think I remember it being around $190CAD.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T61p
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 RTM
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz
Memory
4GB Corsair DDR2-667 (2x2GB)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Seagate 160GB 7200rpm SATA
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
DSL 6Mbps
Very nice looking.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
Very nice looking.
Thanks.
I just forgot to add the CPU cooler, Zalman CNPS9900.
I have little experience overclocking CPUs so this might be redundant/overkill.
Also, it may be too big for the case I'm wanting. I'll have to see how things go.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T61p
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 RTM
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz
Memory
4GB Corsair DDR2-667 (2x2GB)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Seagate 160GB 7200rpm SATA
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
DSL 6Mbps
Haha you reminded me to up the CPU Fan that I added to my system build (the one I plan to get when I have the cash)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
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