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Dave1994

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Just wondering if anyone can give me any last improvements? :)
Oh and would anyone know a different similar price motherboard that supports overclock and sli?
Is this power supply enough for sli on two gtx 560ti's?
And do I need to buy anything else for cooling?

Ram:
Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C?9 XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM Memory

Power Supply:
OCZ 700W ModXStream Pro Power Supply - UK

Processor:
Intel i5-2500k Sandybridge

MotherBoard:
Gigabyte Z68A-D3


HardDrive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATAIII 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5


Case
Antec Three Hundred Midi Case

 
Hi there, welcome to the forums.

First things first, get a better PSU! A Corsair 750TX, or Antec Earthwatts 750w would be good choices. Basically any 750w PSU from a quality brand will do the trick.

Next, your mobo is not SLI capable. Get one like this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

CPU is good. (get a good heatsink like the Hyper 212+ so you can overclock that bad boy)

For an HDD I would suggest a Samsung Spinpoint F3 over a Caviar Blue. They are cheaper/faster/better.

That's it! Have fun :)
 
I would just like to add that the case you got only comes with 2 fans 1 x 120mm and 1x 140mm.. I would suggest spending the extra $10 and getting the Antec 300 Illusion case. Reason being is for $10 more you get a an extra 140mm fan stock and you get lights (which i like but if u dont then ignore this 😀 )..

Anyway the other option and what i would recommend with either case if you intend to OC i would get atleast 2 more fans
 
Ram:
Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C?9 XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM Memory

Power Supply:
OCZ 700W ModXStream Pro Power Supply - UK
Thanks for the help guys :)

Changed accoring to your advice, what do you think?

Processor:
Intel i5-2500k Sandybridge

MotherBoard:
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

HardDrive:
Samsung HD502HJ 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive

Case
Antec Three Hundred Midi Case

Can the case fit two gtx 560ti's in crossifire?

 
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Thanks for the help guys :)

Changed accoring to your advice, what do you think?

Ram:
Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C?9 XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM Memory

Power Supply:
Silverstone Tech. SST-ST75F-P Strider Plus 750W Modular Power Supply (PSU)

Processor:
Intel i5-2500k Sandybridge

MotherBoard:
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

HardDrive:
Samsung HD502HJ 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive

Case
Antec Three Hundred Midi Case

Can the case fit two gtx 560ti's in crossifire?

 
This pic has 6950s which is 11" I believe and the 560ti is around 9.5." Longer cards will can fit as will, they will just go into the hdd cage a little.
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BTW nividia = sli, amd = crossfire. And I noticed you don't have an aftermarket cooler. You might want to get the hyper 212+ for $30.