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Simply put, im building a gaming computer. I already have 2x 6850's by HIS (IceQ), and i want lots of legroom for upgrade in the future (I will be getting rid of these GPU's eventually, probably spring next year). I also have no mouse or keyboard (If that matters)... my Budget is ~$1000 and i want to purchase before 11-11-11. I prefer parts from Newegg, as they are always cheapest for my area, but if it's even cheaper ill buy from somewhere else. What can i expect out of this rig? I have been looking stuff up but i hear people have lots of trouble with 6850's, but when i see benchmarks and such, they max out almost everything. And im hoping to max out Skyrim (It's recommended GPU is a 6850) and Maybe battlefield. (high or ultra.. Always want higher though :3) Also, my resolution is 1920 x 1080

Case - HAF X Coolermaster
Motherboard - ASRock z68 Professional (again, most upgrade room possible...)
CPU - i5 2500k (Overclock is definitely in the future)
*Coolermaster hyper 212 yada yada yada (everyone knows this thing lol)
PSU - CORSAIR Professional Series HX850 (Modular)
RAM - 8gig 1600 SNIPER G.SKILL
HDD - I actually cant remember (its in my cart, will edit this when i get home) but its 1tb 7200rpm

If i forgot anything important let me know... lol
 

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ssd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227729&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Solid%20State%20Disk-_-OCZ%20Technology-_-20227729&AID=10440897&PID=4933389&SID=
 

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What am i sacrificing for the $70 on the motherboard? lol i didnt notice much difference...

and im using 6850's. not 6870's

Ram ill take a look at

And cooler - Is water worth it? I hear it isnt... but i hear it is from some too. Is it worth the $110? VS a hyper 212 for $30?
 

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Alright here's what i got now -

Case - HAF X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225

CPU - i5 2500k http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.722021

GPU - 2x IceQ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161363 ($0, already have)

MoBo - ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA 1155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157264

OS - Windows 7 Home 64 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

HDD - Seagate Barracuda 1tb 7200rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

PSU - CORSAIR Professional Series HX850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011

RAM - G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4gb) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

Cooling - Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

My total price is $994 and thats with sales and such.. Still need - Good gaming mouse and Gaming keyboard, preferably that they match somewhat (dont want a bright green keyboard, then a pink mouse lol ) and i know im gonna go over my budget... darn. Hopefully after Oct. 12th the processor price will decrease, with Bulldozer.

Anyway, thanks for yalls help so far. Thanks for the MoBo suggestion too

Also, any cheap decent DVD readers? Dont use CD's alot