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First Time Build.. Need advice for high end system

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Wanted some advice on a new build. The following is what i have, and plan to get.

Already Have:
Case: Corsair Obesidian 650D
PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX 850W
SOUND CARD: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional
DISC1: Lite-on BD-R/DVD/CD
DISC2: Lite-on BD-ROM/DVD/CD

Going to get, but havent yet:
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K
SSD: Corsair Force Series GT 240GB SATA III
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HARD: Western Digital Caviar Black
VIDEO: HD Radeon 7950 3 GB
RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 16GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Need Advice on:
Motherboard:
#1 ASUS Rampage IV Formula LGA 2011 Intel X79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
#2 ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
#3 ASRock X79 Extreme9 LGA 2011 Intel X79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I have never built a computer from scratch. I have only updated my current dell a few times.
Obviously i will need to know if everything will be compatible (ie RAM on which motherboard) will it all fit in the case (i think it will)
I will not be overcloacking right off the bat. Will want to after system is build and functioning.
I will eventually will want to add a second Radeon 7950, and will most likely not be getting a 3rd card.
Lastly, is it worth getting one of those gaming Killer ethernet cards?

Thanks

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I would suggest upgrading to a i7 2700k and a 7970 if you have the cash, as the 2700k can be overclocked easy since its multiplier is unlocked, and the 7970 will likely stay quite viable for a longer period of time, as well as (IMO) better Xfire performance.

Why would i downgrade to a i7-2700K ? I am getting the 6 core i7
Radeon 7970 is too much money, i rather get the 7950 and then crossfire later.

My questions are really for the RAM and Motherboard, and ease of overclocking at later date.
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tnash said:
Any updates ?

What's the purpose of this build...as in intended use(s). And do you plan on running multiple monitors? Also what's your budget and when do you plan on purchasing.

Video editing HD and high-end Gaming.

I have a 27 inch 2560 x 1440 monitor, I really dont think i will need another monitor. With higher res than 1920, i know it will be difficult to get higher ffs on games.

Here's some options worth looking at.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $249.99
ASRock X79 Extreme6 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=X79%20Extre... <----- another look at that board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $239.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10Q-32GBZL Quad channel kit for Intel X79 LGA 2011, XMP ready

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $524.99
GIGABYTE GV-N680OC-2GD GeForce GTX 680 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-680-... <----- review w/benchmarks of that Gigabyte gtx 680

Sorry, i sticking with ATI and not NVIDIA for the video card. I rather have the 3gb 384 bit and CF later. Also less power and heat with the 7950, not to mention $100 cheaper.

As far as MB, how does the ASRock extreme 6 vs 9 compare ?

tnash said:
Sorry, i sticking with ATI and not NVIDIA for the video card. I rather have the 3gb 384 bit and CF later. Also less power and heat with the 7950, not to mention $100 cheaper.

As far as MB, how does the ASRock extreme 6 vs 9 compare ?

http://www.asrock.com/mb/index.asp?s=2011 <---- The 9 has 16+2 phases vs the 12+2 phase that the 6 comes with. The 9 would be better for extreme over clocking.
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