What cooling system should I get for this build?

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This is pretty much the best cooler for the money
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&Tpk=cooler%20master%20212
really cant go wrong with a 212+
also if you need more cooling that get two of these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185059&cm_re=Scythe_Slipstream-_-35-185-059-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=grp0m9ly9gk6
and use them on ths side

really depends how hard you plan to OC your 2500k
they run REALLY cool
if your not overclocking seriously the stock Intel will work fine
but if you want to be safe and might want to OC
then the 212+ plus 2 Scythe 120mm wouild
keep your rig pretty chilly :)
I think your build looks great
I have bought from TigerDirect and consider them right there with Newegg
I would have trouble maxing out your system :)
As far as coolers go
the Xigmatek that Browsetheworld linked and the Zalman
I linked would both be good choices (ooh it hurt to say that :) )

careful on size of cards and case
check out the measurement of card and measurement of case
I can look into that tomorrow for you
it is 3 AM where I am at
I dont trust myself to do complicated work right now
should be okay but you always want to double check
some of these newer cards can be monsters
 

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Greghome: Hm i'll look at how much it is in total and see if I can get the Hawk, is it between the Hawk 560Ti and the Sapphire 6950? Also, what does SOC mean?
How can i OC a graphics card? I haven't done that before.

King Smp: Wow thanks so much! Yea... I'm not too good at measurements myself, and you seem very competant in them :D. I'm getting the Zalman! I trust you more, even thoug the Xigmatek is probably very good too. Go get some sleep!