Any advice on this build

[vollman1]

Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of August


Budget Range: around $1500 after rebates. I am looking to add multiple graphics cards a little later on when I get more cash.


System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies


Parts Not Required: Need all


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, Amazon.com


Country of Origin: US


Parts Preferences: I would like to use an Intel CPU & maybe an Asus or Asrock mobo with a 22-24" LCD and full tower case.


Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Yes


Additional Comments: Looking for a system that will allow me to upgrade easily over the next several years. Something that will last a while and is quiet.



I have picked these parts out so far:


i5 2500k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

P8P67 WS Revolution http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131714

XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082

OCZ ZX Series 1000W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold High Performance Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341045


G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445

COOLER MASTER HAF X Blue Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119239

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335


Are these compatible and would this be a system that would last for a while and be easily upgradeable?

Thanks for any help.

 

[vollman1]

Forgot the GPU:

PowerColor AX6950 2GBD5-2DH Radeon HD 6950 2GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131393

 

[wintermint]

The 6950 isn't a power hog. If you plan to crossfire and overclock, you will need a minimum of 800W or so. You can actually run 2 6950 with a 650W but that's cutting it way too close for comfort. I suggest dropping your power supply odwn to 850W.
Best of the Best: SeaSonic X Series X-850 $211
http://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-ATX12V-EPS12V-Power-Supply/dp/B004ETEFTK

Good Alternative: CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 $190 [$170 after MIR]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139015

OCZ Alternative: OCZ ZX Series 850W $170 [$150 after MIR]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341044

Don't be hesitant to try out Kingstons. Kingston is a top memory manufacturer among g.skill and corsair. They have a limited edition ram on sale for $50 only:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104266

Other than that, you will have good upgradibility. The i5-2500k will last you ages because it's already the best bang for your bucks and AMD has no offers that can surpass it yet (waiting for Bulldozer benchmarks). Your power supply (hopefully you drop down but it's your choice) will have enough to power 2 6950 easily and still have headroom for overclocking, hard drives, and whatever add ons you will be planning in the future.

 

[chillin15]

Here is a quieter, cooler, 6950:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102945&Tpk=sapphire%206950%202gb%20dirt3

 

[vollman1]

Thanks for the input.

I will look into both of those suggestions.

 

[vollman1]

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