New Build... any advice?

[dymonik]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard and mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: N/A

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Not sure yet

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Not Quite sure on how i want to cool this thing yet..... Taking Advice...
Also Still Debating on whether i should go with the below listed CPU or save up 500 more bucks for the new 6-core.... Also the DDR3... i know it's the max for rampage 3 ext is 2200(O.C < whatever the heck that means) But i'm havin trouble findin some G.SKILL triple channel that works for 6dimm faster then 1600

MB
ASUS Rampage III Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %20extreme

GPU
2x SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100281VX-2SR Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102872


PSU
1x CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

CPU
Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115224

SDRAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8T-6GBRM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231304

HD
2x SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116758

CASE
COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper SGC-6000-KXN1-GP Black Steel, ABS Plastic, Mesh bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
OR..... HAF 932 er 23 whichever it is

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] m%20sniper

CD Burner
ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204

 

[dymonik]

Psssh wow none of my links work..... pretty sure theres a detailed enough explanation of each item to know what it is.

 

[143miah]

You haven't really specified a budget, but:

If you'd like to save money, you could just get an i7 930 and overclock it to 960 speeds and beyond. You don't need a hexacore CPU if all you're doing is gaming.

Also, I dunno if one should go Crossfire right off the bat. I kinda figured it was something people did when they needed the extra power. One 5870 would be fine for now. Or, since it looks like you can afford it, get a 5970.

EDIT: Also, since it looks like you'll be putting a whole lotta power into the rig AND overclocking, I'd suggest bumping your PSU up to an 850w just so there wouldn't be too much stress on it.

 

[dymonik]

My goal is to 4-box world of warcraft where i'm actually able to watch all 4 screens instead of having to tab over, yah and i was curious about the PSU just forgot to mention it. Any advice for cooling? is liquid cooling worth it? or should i just go air...

 

[143miah]

My goal is to 4-box world of warcraft where i'm actually able to watch all 4 screens instead of having to tab over, yah and i was curious about the PSU just forgot to mention it. Any advice for cooling? is liquid cooling worth it? or should i just go air...

I've read that the Hyper 212+ is great for a medium overclock. However if you plan on doing a significantly big overclock, then I hear the Noctua NH-D14 would be great.

I've no experience with watercooling whatsoever.

 

[dymonik]

i was deeply considering
for the MB
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=1034
and this for the CPU
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=978

Same here though, have only ever used air... wanting to try water yet scared at the same time

 

[dndhatcher]

You wont see much performance increase in RAM above 1600 anyway. In fact you wont see more than a few percent above 1333.

For twin 5870s and heavy overclocking I would go with the Corsair 850W PSU just to be safe.

You could always go air-cooling first, then add liquid later if you really think you need to. For under $50 you can get a pretty good air-cooler that will handle OC to 4+GHz easily.