$1500 build seeking approval

[BenMT]

Approximate Purchase Date: tomorrow

Budget Range: $1500 before rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, word processing, web surfing

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: none

Overclocking: CPU yes, GPU maybe

SLI or Crossfire: possibly in the future

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I'm hoping I can extend the life of this build by adding a 2nd gtx 580 somewhere down the road.

Here's what I'm looking at so far:

i5-2500k + PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W - $340

GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 + G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB - $190

EVGA SuperClocked GTX 580 - $480

ASUS VW246H - $200

HAF 932 - $150

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60

CM Hyper 212 Plus - $25

LITE-ON DVD Burner - $20

Total comes to $1,464.90 before rebates/shipping. Thanks in advance for your thoughts/input!

 

[genghiskron]

looks nice. i might go for the twin fan 580:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

both of those combos are great, really perfect for the build youve chosen. that z68x ud4 is going to sell out (gigabyte is replacing it with the z68xP-ud4, which has virtu capability. this shouldnt discourage you, it means youre getting a great deal)

 

[BenMT]

Thanks for the comment genghiskron! You have a case linked but I assume you're referring to this card. It looks like a good choice, but my one concern is that since it's a triple slot card will I be able to fit in a second 580 for sli later?

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks for the comment genghiskron! You have a case linked but I assume you're referring to this card. It looks like a good choice, but my one concern is that since it's a triple slot card will I be able to fit in a second 580 for sli later?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600094002%20600085533&IsNodeId=1&name=GeForce%20GTX%20580%20%28Fermi%29 <--- evga, msi, etc.. have dual fan cards...and I think Gigabyte has a triple fan one on there.

 

[genghiskron]

i was referring to the EVGA version:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130658
but think there are several good choices available, including the one youve chosen. its pretty hard to hate on any EVGA card with a lifetime warranty, imo, especially when its one of the cheapest gtx580's available.