Hi, want to buy some PC components !

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Hi guys.

So, I have this components that i want to use on the new PC:
- MSI GeForce GT240 1GB DDR5 128-bit HDMI
- OCZ GameXStream 600 W ( OCZ600GXSSLI ) ( http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_gamexstream_power_supply-nvidia_sli_ready_ )
- 2 HD WD at 160 GB each one
- 1 Leadtek WinFast TV2000 XP Expert (PAL)
- 1 dvd writer and 1 combo
- Philips 109E5
- 4 coolers

I want to buy this:
- Motherboard: MSI X58 Platinum SLI
- CPU Type: Intel Core i7 930 2.80 GHz box
- System Memory: Kingston ValueRAM 3GB DDR3 1066MHz CL7 Triple Channel Kit

What I want to do with the new PC:
- Working in Corel Draw, Adobe PhotoShop ( home-user )
- multitasking
- games ( the newest ones )
- to watch movies, to listen to music ... etc.

I intend that after 2 years to buy a another VGA ( much better ), maybe one more DDR3 1066MHz Triple Channel Kit. For the moment I don't have a lot of money so if this VGA is ok for me i would keep it for 2 years !
If I play games i have to use my Philips 109E5 monitor so 1280x1024 resolution is fine for me.

Questions:
1. Is it a good configuration, what to change ?
2. My OCZ GameXStream 600 W is enough for the new PC ?
3. After 4, 5 years my PC will be able to support the new games ?
4. Can I use DDR3 1333 MHz or 1600 MHZ ? It is necessary ?
5. Any advice regarding for my new PC ?

Thank you very much for your help.
 
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Jack. i am not so good on Bios settings and i have to ask you step by step what i have to do.
I entered in Bios and my default settings are: Memory Ratio is set to Auto, DRAM frequency is 1066 MHz, Uncore ratio is set to Auto and Uncore Ratio is 2133 MHz - http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/56/031020101230.jpg
If i enter in Memory Ratio and change from Auto settings (http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/2448/031020101237.jpg) to 5 (http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3474/031020101238.jpg) the  DRAM frequency will be at 1333 MHz and Uncore Ratio will be at 2133 MHz. This is what i have to do ?
And where i can find to set Command Rate from 1 to 2T ?

And if i do all that changes i will see a good improvments for my system ?
I don't want to OC my components if it is good to let the settings in the way they are now.

Should i buy that Cooler Corsair CWCH70 ? I don't want to spoil the airflow case because i saw that Corsair recomands to mount the cooler to blow air into the case.

Thx for your help !
 
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This is what i have to do ?
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Yes.

And where i can find to set Command Rate from 1 to 2T ?
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Look under "Advance DRAM Configuration" in the Cell Menu.

And if i do all that changes i will see a good improvments for my system ?
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Well, perhaps some improvements.  However, I seriously doubt that there will be a significant impact on system performance.  Perhaps in benchmarks you might be able to see some improvements.
 
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i can't find where to set Command Rate to 2T
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It is the first option in the section (at the top).  Change it from AUTO to "2T" or "2N".

And if i want to let the RAM to work at 1066 MHz is good to set Command Rate to 2T or should i let it to 1T ?
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The default setting should be "2T", not "1T".  However, if 1T does not make the system unstable, there is nothing wrong with sticking to it.  The performance will be slightly better @1T. 
 
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Without a signature or a listing of your system components, makes it tough to know how to advise. If X58 board, you need to change Uncore Ratio along with Memory Ratio. 5 MR / 10 UR, etc. UR is normally always set double that of Memory Ratio.

Should i buy that Cooler Corsair CWCH70 ? I don't want to spoil the airflow case because i saw that Corsair recomands to mount the cooler to blow air into the case.
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The idea is to get heat 'out' of the case. Don't know what logic they are using suggesting that arrangement. Normally, you want it to exhaust towards the rear case fan. :think:
 
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