I'm looking to build myself a new gaming rig. I built one around August 2010 but didn't research it very well and ended up getting an entry-level mobo (GA-P55A-UD3). I would just upgrade, but I have an i7 1156, so not only would I need to buy a new mobo, but a new CPU as well, so I might as well just build a new rig. My boyfriend is a TV hog, so I'd like to move the majority of my gaming to a PC anyway, so I want a pretty fierce beast. I don't want to make the same mistakes I did on my first build, so any help is appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: February 2012-ish
Budget Range: I'd like to keep it under $2000 but willing to go over if necessary
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet (I use a LOT of tabs and windows open at once)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon almost exclusively. I have no-interest financing available.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Full tower case. I have a Coolmaster 690II and I'd like a little more room for better cable management. I don't mind paying more for a reliable brand.
Overclocking: I'd like to figure it out, but won't try it immediately.
SLI or Crossfire: Preferably yes
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, but looking to add a second 22" monitor
Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D (I know this one's not full tower, but it's reeeeeeally pretty)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Aluminum-Enthusiast-Computer/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3OC7U2908Y9BE&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra (not available on Amazon but also really nice)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147157&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4003003&SID=18oqxu7nzwvto
Mobo: ASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3
http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Gen3-Intel-Z68-Motherboard/dp/B005FGQLO8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I30MUAQAZZ9AZH&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme -Z
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Maximus-IV-Extreme-Motherboards/dp/B005584ZEO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2VLFCYF3Z95NN&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Processor
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1ECP3KM8XMMOL&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Performance-Liquid-Cooler-CWCH80/dp/B0051U7HMI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1A1NW4B2EYSZL&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
PSU: Corsair Enthusiat 850W
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthusiast-Certified-Compatible-platforms/dp/B004MYFODS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2WA46D7HM04A2&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB
http://www.amazon.com/G-skill-Ripjaws-240-pin-Desktop-F3-12800cl9q-16gbxl/dp/B004JPKGY2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2N7ZSCG0549VX&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
SSD: Corsair Force 120GB
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Force-2-5-Inch-Solid-CSSD-F120GBGT-BK/dp/B0057QETGS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I27ADNPPQXSNVT&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I24VP5EDJDW0KN&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
GPU: I'm still a little iffy on this...
2x XFX Radeon HD 6950
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-Mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-HD695XZDFC/dp/B004NDSZUW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I24SLQF7OY1NV8&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
EVGA Geforce GTX580
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Mini-HDMI-Lifetime-Warranty-03G-P3-1584-AR/dp/B004YJVUBG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2LZAH5X2CWVS2&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
I'm not 100% sold on anything right now and am open to any suggestions! I want this computer to last and to actually be able to upgrade it in the future, so any help is very appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: February 2012-ish
Budget Range: I'd like to keep it under $2000 but willing to go over if necessary
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet (I use a LOT of tabs and windows open at once)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon almost exclusively. I have no-interest financing available.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Full tower case. I have a Coolmaster 690II and I'd like a little more room for better cable management. I don't mind paying more for a reliable brand.
Overclocking: I'd like to figure it out, but won't try it immediately.
SLI or Crossfire: Preferably yes
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, but looking to add a second 22" monitor
Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D (I know this one's not full tower, but it's reeeeeeally pretty)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Aluminum-Enthusiast-Computer/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3OC7U2908Y9BE&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra (not available on Amazon but also really nice)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147157&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4003003&SID=18oqxu7nzwvto
Mobo: ASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3
http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Gen3-Intel-Z68-Motherboard/dp/B005FGQLO8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I30MUAQAZZ9AZH&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme -Z
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Maximus-IV-Extreme-Motherboards/dp/B005584ZEO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2VLFCYF3Z95NN&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Processor
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1ECP3KM8XMMOL&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Performance-Liquid-Cooler-CWCH80/dp/B0051U7HMI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1A1NW4B2EYSZL&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
PSU: Corsair Enthusiat 850W
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthusiast-Certified-Compatible-platforms/dp/B004MYFODS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2WA46D7HM04A2&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB
http://www.amazon.com/G-skill-Ripjaws-240-pin-Desktop-F3-12800cl9q-16gbxl/dp/B004JPKGY2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2N7ZSCG0549VX&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
SSD: Corsair Force 120GB
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Force-2-5-Inch-Solid-CSSD-F120GBGT-BK/dp/B0057QETGS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I27ADNPPQXSNVT&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I24VP5EDJDW0KN&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
GPU: I'm still a little iffy on this...
2x XFX Radeon HD 6950
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-Mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-HD695XZDFC/dp/B004NDSZUW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I24SLQF7OY1NV8&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
OR
EVGA Geforce GTX580
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Mini-HDMI-Lifetime-Warranty-03G-P3-1584-AR/dp/B004YJVUBG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2LZAH5X2CWVS2&colid=IHMUNX5Q8UC4
I'm not 100% sold on anything right now and am open to any suggestions! I want this computer to last and to actually be able to upgrade it in the future, so any help is very appreciated.