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I plan on scrapping the RAM, CPU, and graphics card out of my Alienware X51. I need a new motherboard, power source, and case. (Possibly CPU cooler, not sure if the X51 has one inside.) Here is what I need suggestions for and my requirements:

Which motherboard?
-32-64 GB of ram capability, 4 slots
-High quality/Fast speeds
-ATX
-High number of fan slots (5+ if possible? If extensions are needed to achieve that, link me to some)

Case:
My choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129100
-Cable management capability
-Good air flow and fan ammount

CPU cooler (If needed)
-Non water-cooler

Power supply:
-GTX 660/Upgrading to 780 ti later
-All parts listed above
-i7 processor

Thanks a lot for the help guys! I'm very excited to get rid of my x51 case.
 
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Alright, you will want an H87 motherboard for that CPU. Don't wast money on a z87 board because you cannot overclock that CPU. The only reason to get a z87 board would be if you plan to run 2 GPUs in SLI/CF.
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Get a 650w-750w PSU from Antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic.

That case is HUGE and WAY overkill for your needs. get a normal mid tower instead.

That many fans is pointless and will not help cooling at all, just make noise.

What i7 CPU is it? I need this info to be able to pick a board.
 
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I'm checking the Level 10 GT by thermaltake, how's that look? I plan on overclocking and watercooling in the future.
I'll check the CPU in a few hours, I'm not home.
 
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1.) Cheaper, already have 16gb of nice ram, a decent card, and a good CPU.
2.) Because of the small size, the X51 has heating issues
3.) I hate windows 8 and want my windows 7 back!
 
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Custom loop. Overclocking the CPU and graphics will likely need both to be watercooled. One reason why I partially like the level 10 GT is the looks. How about the mid-tower version of the level 10? I don't know its name.
EDIT:
Found it, level 10 GTS snow edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133216
 
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You don't need water cooling to overclock GPUs or CPUs. A good air cooler can achieve VERY high overclocks, and the GPU will hit power limits and internal fail safes WAY before ever needing water cooling when overclocking. If you get a card with a good cooler, you can get it up to its MAX potential without even modifying the card in any way.
 
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Is the case any good? Also, here's my cpu (From dxdiag)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
What would a good motherboard be?

 
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Thanks a lot for all the great help. Any CPU cooler preference?
 
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