I7 2600k Gaming setup

[thefruntpage]

Hi all - I'm finalizing my build and would like some feedback before I purchase components.

Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks

Budget Range: under $1000 (CPU already purchased)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, statistical analysis, programming

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, CPU (i7 2600k)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or amazon.com

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: n/a

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I'm looking for a build with longevity, so I'm willing to spend a little more if it makes sense. For example, I'm considering buying 1 GTX 560 Ti with the option of adding a second down the road instead of 2 460's right now. Also, I realize that the i5 2500k is a better value than the 2600k, but the 2600k was a gift, so I'm building around it.

Case
COOLER MASTER HAF 912 Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ~$60

PSU
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 ~$100
Note: how much power is needed for 2 GTX 560 Ti + CPU OCing?

Heatsink
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus ~$25

MoBo
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ~$115
Note: Other suggestions much appreciated!

Memory
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 ~$50

GFX
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 SLI ~$150x2 = $300
or
EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 ~$230
Note: As mentioned above, I like the idea of SLI, so I'm considering two 460's as a base. I'd consider going with two 560 Ti's (one now, one later) though if you all think it's worth the price and not overkill.

Hard Drive
Crucial M4 2.5" 64GB SATA III ~$120
Note: The idea is to run off of the SSD until HDD prices drop again, at which point I'll add 1TB or something.

DVD
ASUS 24X DVD Burner ~$25

Your advice is much appreciated - thanks.

 

[cutebeans]

Get this MSI Twin Frozr II GTX 560ti. It runs coolers and would really be helpful when you are going to SLI.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

If you don't mind not it being modular. You can save $50 here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Get the HAF 912 case. It has cable management on the back so you can hide your cables like the psu i suggested.

Get this Gigabyte z68 motherboard. It's newer tech than the p67 and has more features.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

EDIT: Yeah, 750w is more than enough. You can SLI 560ti with 650w but not much headroom.

 

[thefruntpage]

If you don't mind not it being modular. You can save $50 here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Get this Gigabyte z68 motherboard. It's newer tech than the p67 and has more features.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

EDIT: Yeah, 750w is more than enough. You can SLI 560ti with 650w but not much headroom.

@Cutebeans: Thanks - I'll go with the PSU you suggested. Is 750W enough to support two GTX 560 Tis AND CPU overclocking?

Does anyone have other suggestions on a mobo? And seeing as how HDDs are so expensive right now, would it make more sense to go with an SSD, with the option to add an HDD for storage once prices recover?

 

[thefruntpage]

Anyone?

Power Supply (750 vs 850)?
Mobo recommendations?

 

[Homefry2121]

Not sure about the PSU but usually the overclocking doesn't drain too much wattage... it's usually more important to cool it better.

I like your idea about the SSD... the HDD are ridiculously priced right now and I wish I would've gone with that instead of the route I took (even though I got a decent deal on my HDD-750gb).

The Z68 is a good mobo...

 

[Emelth]

Yes it will be able to support it, +1 to Cutebeans

 

[farsuka]

It should run fine with 750 watts.

 

[thefruntpage]

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