Need help on GTX 460 SLI build

[fei_hyblade]

Hi,

I am currently building an SLI system based on GTX 460 1 GB and i7 950.

Here is my build :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.495225 (CPU and Mobo)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133326 (VGA)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533 (HDD)

I am about set for the setup above, now to complete my system please let me know if i should choose :



http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.506402

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.492315

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.506406

For the Casing and PSU. I am planning to make the entire system not weighing more than 23 KG as i am going to bring these when i go overseas. (planning to put the components in my hand carry/ luggage and put the casing in its own) but it needs to be cool enough when running.

and for the RAM should i choose

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144449

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365&cm_re=ocz-_-20-227-365-_-Product

Or you got different advise ?

I might do a light to moderate overclocking. thanks for the help guys !

 

[fei_hyblade]

Oh, the oversea stuff is one-time only, leaving the PC there

 

[gkay09]

CPU + Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.505959

RAM - IMO this would be a very good option - Cheap, very good performance, and highly overclockable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148247

GTX 460 + OCZ 750W Fatality
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.506119

Case - If you want a light weight, yet a very good airflow case, then this would be a very good option -
LIAN LI PC-A70F Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.410980

 

[obsidian86]

stay away from cooler master gx and extreme series power supplies

 

[fei_hyblade]

@Gkay : Awesome ! thats what i call thinking out of box. positive review on the VGA and i can also OC it to 800/2000 without changing voltage.

as for the Lian-Li, is this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225&Tpk=Cooler%20Master%20HAF%20X%20RC-942-KKN1

worth as an alternative ?

kinda worry about the plexiglass will break through the journey on plane. but i can still manage the weight, given the fact that i will shift most of the heavy component into another luggage.

Leaning to get the Lian Li but i am waiting for a more perspective.

 

[gkay09]

^ That HAF X is currently one of the best, but it is huge and heavy, whereas that Lian-Li is less than 2/3rd the weight of that case but still offers what you need...
But anyways if the weight is not much of a problem, then HAF X is a very good choice...
But for just a GTX 460 SLI, IMO you wont need that big case too including the Lian-Li...even these are good...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112239

 

[fei_hyblade]

^ That HAF X is currently one of the best, but it is huge and heavy, whereas that Lian-Li is less than 2/3rd the weight of that case but still offers what you need...
But anyways if the weight is not much of a problem, then HAF X is a very good choice...
But for just a GTX 460 SLI, IMO you wont need that big case too including the Lian-Li...even these are good...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112239

I decided to take http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163154 instead, since i loved the design.

But if i have second choice, i will take the Lianli's dragon lord. nothing but good review about that one apparently.

With this being said, thanks for your help GkAy !

 

[fei_hyblade]

Best answer selected by fei_hyblade.

 

[gkay09]

^ That is a very good case, even I love its design...
Good Luck with your build...