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I am building my first computer and I can't really decide what mobo I would like to purchase. I am planning on doing a bit of gaming, as well as some HD video editing. I have been looking at some of the ASUS mobos that are on the market, but like I said I am having a hard time deciding. Here are is the hardware I have already decided to purchase:
CPU:Intel i5-2500k
GPU:EVGA Geforce GTX 560Ti (planning on getting another one later on to run in SLI)
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengance DDR3-1600MHz
HDD:Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
SSD:Kingston 128GB
PSU:Undecided, possibly help me out on the power supply as well?

Any and all help is appreciated :) 

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dtfwithme said:
I am building my first computer and I can't really decide what mobo I would like to purchase. I am planning on doing a bit of gaming, as well as some HD video editing. I have been looking at some of the ASUS mobos that are on the market, but like I said I am having a hard time deciding. Here are is the hardware I have already decided to purchase:
CPU:Intel i5-2500k
GPU:EVGA Geforce GTX 560Ti (planning on getting another one later on to run in SLI)
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengance DDR3-1600MHz
HDD:Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
SSD:Kingston 128GB
PSU:Undecided, possibly help me out on the power supply as well?

Any and all help is appreciated :) 

Hi there,

I would go with this one, ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

PCIE3.0,LucidLogix Virtu, BT GO!,USB3.0 Boost

$209.99 + FREE SHIPPING

I build 1 PC with this mobo and no problems at all. I OC'd it to 4.2+GHz with your CPU and it matches the quality of your choices. All that at the great price.
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I recommend CORSAIR Vengeance 99% of the time, quality RAM and low profile with XMP profile. And if u will get an aftermarket CPU cooler, low profile is the worry free remedy with perfect fit with any large cooler.

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Vengeance Low Profile heat spreaders have a reduced height of 1.03" (26.25mm). They're designed for high-performance systems with extra-large CPU coolers, small form factor system builds, or any other space-constrained application where standard Vengeance memory might not fit.
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nikorr said:
Antec EarthWatts Series EA-750 Green 750W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Continuous Power Supply

$69.99 after mail-in rebate + FREE SHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/17-371-051-Z07?$S300W$



Thanks for all the help :)  Great info, sounds like a perfect mobo and I will look into the suggestions for the PSU and CPU cooler.
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