$2000 budget gaming build

Not a bad build. The case you chose...which is a super case btw, would be a tight fit for two of those cards in SLI, and the psu you chose is way over kill for that build. A decent 750w is more then enough to push that rig and then some. Here's a build with most of your components yet cheaper without losing any quality and performance not to mention the case in this build gives you more room for two of those cards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119197 $129.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
New Arrival

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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?nam [...] U4P&show=p Combo Price: $494.00 | w/coupon code: $489.00 Free Shipping
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P Core i7/ Intel X58/ DDR3/ CorssFireX & 3-Way SLI/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
Use coupon code: MEMORIAL5 for additonal $5 off.

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XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154003 $4.99
Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail

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EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Free Cryostasis game w/ registration at manufacturer website

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EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Free Cryostasis game w/ registration at manufacturer website

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G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

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Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM

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LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

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Logitech G15 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail

Total: $1,559.90 | $1,549.90 w/mail in rebates

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http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/pr [...] ct_id=2919 <--- more pics, specs, and reviews of the case used in this build

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374 <--- more pics, specs, and customer reviews of that Gigabyte UD4P mobo used in this build

Hi xixpoisonxix

You almost have the same setting then I have, the case different I think It's more matter of choice, you could check on review to be sure the cable management is easy and theventilation is good, maybe sometime less ventilation and more cable management it's not a loss.

The cpu cooler you choose I'm not sure if it's better then the Noctua, I have the Noctua and it's not one of the best close to the top but not at the top the important thing here is I don't ever heard the fan, even with two fans in push-pull.

The keyboard, I hope you will need those programmable keys because of you don't need it don't go that way because for typewritting only that keyboard is c r a p .

Happy building looks really find ;-)

Thanks for all the responses! They have really helped

You're right, the 1000W power supply is probably an overkill for my system. I put it in because I thought I wouldn't have to upgrade it in the future. I'm willing to get a cheaper power supply, but I'm looking for one that has modular support. The case I'm planning on getting is apparently a little small, and many users recommend a modular power supply for it. I've heard that Corsair makes great power supplies, but most of them don't support modular. The new ones that do also cost a ridiculous amount compared to other modular power supplies. Can anyone recommend a good 750W-850W modular power supply?

I'm going to be using a 5.1 speaker system. I've read up on a lot of reviews for the sound card and many people are using 5.1 systems and are very impressed. But is there really no difference compared to the onboard sound?

OK, so the Logitech G15 keyboard isn't that great for users that don't care for the programming, apparently. What's some other good keyboards? I'm hoping to get one with backlit keys, preferably red.

An Antec twelve hundred plus an antec cp-850 is always an option too. The cp-850 will only fit the antec twelve hundred, p183, and p-193 so dont buy it with any other case.

http://www.provantage.com/antec-tw [...] NTG051.htm
and
http://www.provantage.com/antec-cp-850~7ANTS039.htm

or if you prefer newegg (its more expensive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %20hundred
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] Tpk=cp-850

Heat's always the big issue..that psu/power and space. Three gtx 275's would be serious over kill imo. Two of those cards in SLI rock any game out there.

^ put the spare money towards a couple of 5870's when they come out in September

^ the bridges come with the graphics cards.