$2k gaming build

[gokilz]

I've decided to upgrade so I can play BF3 in High Setting Main usage for this build is gaming only

This is what I had in mind after researching, but still yet to conclude a final build.

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty p67 Professional B3
Asus P8Z68V Pro
Asus Maximus IV Extreme Z

I have no idea which to take, but definitely I would want a value for money motherboard.
I will OC my build later but I am still on the verge of learning. Personally I like the black/red theme

Memory: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB
GPU: Asus GTX 580 Direct CU II
SSD: 128GB Crucial M4
HDD: Samsung 2TB
CASE: NZXT Phantom
HAF X

I am confused on which to get, I have plan to mod the side panel to be full window. This will mean I have to sacrifice the stock fans. Which of the case will have better air flow after the mods?

PSU: I have a spare Seasonic X850w

 

[chesteracorgi]

I love ASRock but hate Fatalaty face plastered over everything. I'd suggest that you consider the ASRock Extreme 7 Gen3 Z68 or Extreme 6 P67.

 

[chesteracorgi]

I love ASRock but hate Fatalaty face plastered over everything. I'd suggest that you consider the ASRock Extreme 7 Gen3 Z68 or Extreme 6 P67.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

i5 2500k- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.722021 220$

Corsair 8gb 1600- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180 50$

asrock z68 extreme3 gen3- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271 115$ after promo code

Noctua NH-D14- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 76$

Crucial m4 128gb- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 200$

Rosewill Thor V2- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053 130$

Seagate 2tb 5900rpm- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148681 80$

PSU- one that you have 0$

gpu/resolution. for that kind of budget i suggest a tri monitor setup and 2 6970's- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824113023 140$x3=420$ 6970 2gb- http://www.amazon.com/Radeon-XFX-6970-Graphics-Card/dp/B004GCIZ5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315696220&sr=8-1 x2=700$

 

[bowzef]

Asus PRO boreds are defective DO NOT get a ASUS PRO MOBO!! i had lots of my friends having issues with them Go get a AsRock bored best for its price great boreds i have a p67 Fatality MOBO and i can say great boreds and don't get the Asus GPU brand get EVGA better RMA/Warranty

 

[mjmjpfaff]

Asus PRO boreds are defective DO NOT get a ASUS PRO MOBO!! i had lots of my friends having issues with them Go get a AsRock bored best for its price great boreds i have a p67 Fatality MOBO and i can say great boreds and don't get the Asus GPU brand get EVGA better RMA/Warranty

+1 to that man. i had a p8p67 pro board fail on me. and flong a highly regarded member here had a p8pz68-v pro board doa.

 

[bowzef]

+1 to that man. i had a p8p67 pro board fail on me. and flong a highly regarded member here had a p8pz68-v pro board doa.

yeh man Asus is no good no more they lost me as a customer i guess theres a prime for every company and sooner or later the climbing must come down and for me Asus is no longer a good manufacture for motherboards in my opinion and thanks for the +1 bro

 

[gokilz]

wow i was surprised to hear about asus.

so ill lean more towards asrock but which would be better for current and future needs. intend to use this for long term.

asrock fatality z68 pro gen3 or asrock extreme 7 gen 3.

would evga gtx580 3gb any use? or should i just get the 1.5gb?
my local shop recommended me to get asus gtx580 direct cu ii for better cooling, is this legit?

 

[mjmjpfaff]

wow i was surprised to hear about asus.

so ill lean more towards asrock but which would be better for current and future needs. intend to use this for long term.

asrock fatality z68 pro gen3 or asrock extreme 7 gen 3.

would evga gtx580 3gb any use? or should i just get the 1.5gb?
my local shop recommended me to get asus gtx580 direct cu ii for better cooling, is this legit?

i would not pay the extra $ for either of them. the nf2000 bridge is not worth it unless you are going with tri sli/cf.
with the money you saved get a tri monitor setup. they are amazing. you see so much more than other people playing at 1080p