Help me complete my system--2600K

clock245

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All,

So i've gotten a few things for my system already and they are:

-3 x CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M2A1333C9
(i know I know i stupidly bought too much of this....but i'm a total newbie)

- 1 x Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (for OS)

- Lian Li PC-A71F

- I7-2600K

With the above said can you help me complete my system? I'd like to start buying this week or next...


Thanks in advance for your help!

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Approximate Purchase Date: This month

Budget Range: <$1000 (excluding the things i've already purchased)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet, Folding@Home, watching movies, gaming--higher performing system will probably move this up to #2/#3)

Parts Not Required: RAM, keyboard, Mouse, SSD, case)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Country of Origin: U.S.

Parts Preferences: Intel for CPU/Windows 7 for OS (not really a part, but just FYI)...other than that N/A

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Not right now

Monitor Resolution: (1920x1080)

Additional Comments: Quiet/Fast PC is my goal
 
Hello clock245;

Can you return 2 of those 8GB RAM kits?
Everything else you have is good to go.

Keep your eye out for one of the good 1155 motherboard to get back in stock at NewEgg.
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE or ASRock P67 EXTREME6 or maybe Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD5 arriving

ASUS SATA 24X DVD Burner
XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit Video Card
XFX Black Edition 750W 80+ SILVER Modular PSU sized for a 2nd HD 6950
Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans CPU cooler
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders combo deal with HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
about ~$672 before rebates ($60), taxes & shipping (also not including $250 or so for the motherboard)

 

jerreddredd

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Get the Deluxe or the Pro version. the standard version's 2nd PCIe slot only runs at x4 and it has only the Realtek LAN controller. the deluxe and and the pro have an additional LAN port/controller made my Intel, which is better for gaming (so they say)