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Ok then, here's how I see it 
The EVGA board has those heatsinks that are a hassle, and you are right about the CPU cooler not fitting. Instead, I would get this
Asus P6T Deluxe V2
With the money you save there and elswhere, get a Swiftech water cooling kit:
http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g3 [...] Page1.html
Either of those kits would do, but you'll probably need to give them a call and see if someone in Canada is selling.
I know you can piece together the same thing at NCIX:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=1165
Next up would be the video card. The problem there is poor bang for the buck. A couple 4890s would be faster and save you another 130 loonies.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814161278
Faster RAM for less:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820227381
Gaming only uses 4GB. Are you sure you need 12GB?
I think your PSU is fine for that build.
So basically you get a faster system with a better cooling system for around the same price .
A big list of recommended parts
Troubleshooting Guide w/links
Reply to Proximon
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814161278
do you have a review handy for 2 of these in cross fire, i cant seem to find one
and ya im sure about the 12 gb of ram, it seems nice
also id rather go with air cooling for now
also it would seem to me that a single 285 would be the better bet then get a second later on and sli it,
would that not produce the best yield for my dollar or would 2 4890 be better?
and i was thinking of the asus p6t deluxe v2 but then i read that in does not have an sas controller
Not really sure what that means have yet to look it up but it seems as though people think its a problem with the board?
any comments and suggestions welcome
Message edited by shadow664 on 07-12-2009 at 04:35:44 AM
Also ive given some thought to to your suggestion of water cooling my build, would my best bet be to get the kit or to build my own set up
and if i were to build my own set up what would i need to get for my case in order for my cpu, gpu, and ram to be cooled,
also is it worth it to water cool the ram with the haf?
i thank you for your help in building my rig and all your suggestions 
here's my water cooling list so far, are these parts compatible and would they work well together, also what else would i need
Radiator - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20090 or http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=21454
Pump/resevoir - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=28756
cpu waterblock - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35173
compression fitting - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=28960
Hose - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21327
im not sure which waterblock i would use for the 4890? and like i asked before what else would i need
Message edited by shadow664 on 07-12-2009 at 10:34:06 PM
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