Need some help finding a motherboard and cooler

tw23

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Hey guys, I'm planning on building a computer and here's what I got on my list:
-Intel Core i5 2500k
-16GB - 32GB RAM
-Nvidia GTX 550 ti or Radeon HD 6850 or 6870

I need help finding a motherboard and cooler.
I want to overclock my cpu and I don't want it to burn :eek: .
I need a motherboard for <$150.
I'm thinking of a ASUS P8P67 Evo (only cross-fire x supported tho - no sli)
That will be about $139 with rebates, etc...

Any suggestions?
Ideas?

Thanks.
 

shoda

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Save yourself some money and go with 8GB of RAM only? Use the money saved to towards a better CPU cooler.

Here are three good coolers that you can choose from. They range from $40 - $80 so you can make a choice on how much you want to spend. Higher is better:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146011

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

As for your mobo, go with the Asrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3. I own this board, with a 2500k and I am overclocked to 4.5ghz right now. It was easy to overclock my cpu through the UEFI BIOS and the board does look really pretty as well.
 

geo22

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hi are you in canada or the us.
if you are in canada check your prices with www.shopbot.ca/computers
if you are in bc or ontario ncix will match prices off this site you walk in and out with your purchase
Phantsks PH-TC14PE is another good cooler
 

NCIX pricematches Canada wide on any instock item=same for US at NCIX US site
OP as long as you choose a mobo with all the features you want with a 3yr warranty you'll be fine.
For best compatability mobo/dimms the CM Evo is a very good choice.