Need build ideas for gaming and rendering PC

[bublack33]

I have been toying with builds but I wanna see what you guys think. I want to use newegg for parts because they have everything and because I can find combos.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP BUDGET RANGE: $1700 max

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, AutoCAD renderings, videos, surfing, college

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: prefer newegg.com but still open

PARTS PREFERENCES: I would like the i7 because I do quite a few renderings.

OVERCLOCKING: Not planning on it right away SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need keyboard, and an additional monitor. I have a 37" 1080p TV that I will also use for dual displays. I want a fairly flashy case. I was thinking the COSMOS or the ANTEC 1200. Also this is my first personal build but I have helped my roommates with a couple and they can help me if I have any problems.

 

[dirtmountain]

Here's a build, nothing special except i'd get 2- 1TB hard drives in RAID 1 (mirror). Don't risk losing data for college projects that you may have spent weeks or even months compiling. Case choice is only a mid tower, although it's good size for a mid tower, what i like is it's portability. Knowing college students it's a necessity.

CPU - i7 920 $279 if you live near a microcenter you can pick one up in store for $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

mobo - Asrock X58 deluxe - $205
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157155

RAM - 6x2 GB DDR3 1600 7-7-7-24- $225 (2 of them)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381

Case/PSU combo- $195 Coolermaster stormscout/UCP RS 700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.231306
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=141

GPU - XFX GTX275 - $218 or a HD4890
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150387

Monitor - Hanns 24.6" $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254040

HDs - WD 1TB caviar black $190 (2 of them)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

burner - $26
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136167

cooler - Xigma DK - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

$1,600 and then $12 shipping (to me)

edit - forgot kb and mouse. I use a wired mouse and kb for gaming, when i want to kick back in a recliner i have a cheap wireless mouse and kb.