Final 2 Components of 2k Build

Diaa

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There are two final components that I have yet to purchase for my build, and I was hoping to get your expert blessings first.

I'm pretty new to all of this, and I'm learning as I go along.
Is there something that I am missing, or do you know of a better alternative to the remaining components? Finally, do you recommend any accessories besides Arctic Silver?

Thank you!

The Pending Components are the Heat Sink, Power Supply, and Misc Fans:

Power Supply - $129:
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371050


Heat Sink - $39.99: Potential Option 1
Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B (SCMG-2100)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142&Tpk=SCMG-2100

[Note: I chose this heat sink over the Corsair A70, even though the Mugen is supposed to be really tough to install. If you see any problems with that move (like dimm blocking), please let me know. Thanks. Here is a link to the A70: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-181-011&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo ]



The remainder of my build (for reference):

Processor - $314.99:
Intel Core i7-2600K: 3.4 GHz-3.8 GHz, 8 MB Shared L3 Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070&cm_re=Intel_Core_i7-2600k-_-19-115-070-_-Product

Motherboard - $259.00:
Asus P8P67 WS Revolution: LGA 1155, Intel P67 Express
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131714

Graphicss - $678:
2 x MSI R6970-2PM2D2GD5: A-Data S599, CrossFire
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127554&Tpk=R6970-2PM2D2GD5

Memory - $99:
G.Skill F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM: DDR3-1600 C8, 4 GB x 2 (8 GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445&Tpk=G.Skill%20F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM

System Drive - $242:
Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

Storage Drives - $64.99:
Samsung F3 HD103SJ 1 TB, 7200 RPM HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=Samsung%20F3%20HD103SJ%201%20TB%2c%207200%20RPM%20HDD

Optical - $22:
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&Tpk=ASUS%20DRW-24B1ST%2fBLK%2fB%2fAS%20Black%20SATA%2024X%20DVD%20Burner

Case - $120:
NZXT Crafted Series ATX Full Tower Steel Chassis - Phantom Black
http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Crafted-Tower-Steel-Chassis/dp/B003WE9WQY
 

crewton

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Sycthe Mugen 2 is a great heat sink and comes highly recommended. I would also say that 900W isn't necessary for your build but at 130 bucks it's as much as a 750W psu anyway. My only concern would be that the power supply has 4 12V rails. I personally don't like having multiple rails as it only puts 40A on a line instead of getting 70A like my 850W has.
 

jasonw223

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Looks good, but...

I'd personally go with a Corsair PSU, either the HX or AX series (use a AX-750 myself). Modular cables, more efficient, plus a 7 year warranty on either model.

I've used quite a few heatsinks on my own computers and various builds, and probably won't go back to the Mugen (same model as you linked)... I had it on my old i7 930 build for a while, but had better temps and more room in my case with the CM Hyper 212+. I'd say go with one of those instead, although they seem overpriced on newegg for some reason. I literally ordered one for $15 this week...