First build-3d modeling/video rendering/gaming?

[Soath]

So I'm planning on building a PC for all my graphic art needs. I figure the PC should be good enough for some gaming on the side as well. Since this will be my first build, I wanted to ask for everyone's opinion as to the compatibility of the parts and for any recommendations for better component choices. Right now the price should be a little over $3,400. More with tax, of course. Any help would be appreciated.

Case:
Antec DF-85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129087&cm_re=antec_df-85-_-11-129-087-_-Product

Power Supply:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.2 SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Motherboard:
Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121470&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-Intel-_-13121470

Processor:
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

Memory:
Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148347

Video Adaptor:
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587&cm_re=evga_geforce_gtx_580-_-14-130-587-_-Product

Boot/System Drive:
Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148348&cm_re=c300-_-20-148-348-_-Product

Data Drives:
Seagate Barracuda XT 2 TB (four)?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148506&Tpk=barracuda%20xt%202tb

Optical Drive:
Sony Optiarc AD-7260S-0B DVD burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039&cm_re=sony_optiarc_ad-7260s-0b-_-27-118-039-_-Product

Keyboard:
Razer BlackWidow
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114011&cm_re=blackwidow-_-23-114-011-_-Product

Speakers:
Logitech Speaker System Z523
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121036&Tpk=z523

Display:
ASUS VH238H Black 23” Full HD HDMI LED
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236117


Edit: Made some changes here and there, the price now comes out to a little over $2,700.

 

[genghiskron]

i would go with an i7-2600k build that is a FAR better value, and lightning fast. I would also go with a single card graphics solution, this will ensure that the graphics muscle you are paying for will be usable with all your programs and games:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.632406
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.635129

i would also get 2x 23" monitors or at least a 27" monitor for graphic design work.

for the SSD, i would get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148348&cm_re=c300-_-20-148-348-_-Product

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.633591 Combo Discount: -$20.00 Combo Price: $364.98
ASUS P8P67 WS REVOLUTION LGA 1155 Intel P67 / NVIDIA NF200 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.632378 Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $554.98 $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Price After Mail-In Rebate(s): $534.98
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video ...
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118075 $79.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate FREE SHIPPING
ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-R 135mm Long life bearing CPU Cooler Red LED

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/142?vs=287 <----- Some benchmarks worth looking at

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-990x-extreme-edition-gulftown,2874.html <----- The Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor Review

Reviews on the Sandy Bridge down below

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/296542-28-sandy-bridge-review

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083

 

[Soath]

Thanks for the replies! I'm updated the list above as we go, I'd be grateful for anymore feedback.

 

[Soath]

Alright, so I've updated most of the list. I think the only thing left to discuss might be the data drives I chose. I believe that the 3TB drives came out recently. And as always, feel free to give advice on anything else in the list as you see fit.

 

[Soath]

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