Gaming Build - Suggestions

[funk44]

So i'll be making a new computer in the next month or so.

Here is my build currently, i am open to suggestions

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz LGA1155 $235
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LGA1155 Mainboard $193
RAM: Corsair 16G (2x8G) 1600MHz CL9 Vengeance CMZ16GX $106
SSD: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD SH103S3/240G $209
GPU: 2x Asus AMD Radeon HD7970 3GB DCII $898
Case: Fractal Design Define XL USB3.0 Black Pearl Case $189
HSF: Hydro Series H110 280mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler $149
PSU: Seasonic X-850 80plus Gold 850W Power Supply $265

Total: $2244

 

[kaysee]

So i'll be making a new computer in the next month or so.

Here is my build currently, i am open to suggestions

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz LGA1155 $235
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LGA1155 Mainboard $193
RAM: Corsair 16G (2x8G) 1600MHz CL9 Vengeance CMZ16GX $106
SSD: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD SH103S3/240G $209
GPU: 2x Asus AMD Radeon HD7970 3GB DCII $898
Case: Fractal Design Define XL USB3.0 Black Pearl Case $189
HSF: Hydro Series H110 280mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler $149
PSU: Thermaltake ToughPower Grand 850W 80plus Gold $219

Total: $2198

Jelly

 

[Gold Member]

Nice case the Fractal XL. Classy. Like a tuxedo. Not all "look at me I'm an attention whore" like half the shit on the market.

No mechanical HDD?

Oh yeah, defs jelly...

 

[funk44]

Nice case the Fractal XL. Classy. Like a tuxedo. Not all "look at me I'm an attention whore" like half the shit on the market.

No mechanical HDD?

Oh yeah, defs jelly...

ive got 2 2tb and 2 1tb in my current machine which ill be keeping

and yes the case is sexy as hell, i hate those flashy see through cases with colored LED and whatnot

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&prod=68

 

[dav3]

Nice, the only thing I'd change is the PSU as I'm not a massive fan of Thermaltake gear. Personally I'd go with Corsair.

...... and I agree, subtle cases like Fractals are definitely the way to go

 

[funk44]

Nice, the only thing I'd change is the PSU as I'm not a massive fan of Thermaltake gear. Personally I'd go with Corsair.

...... and I agree, subtle cases like Fractals are definitely the way to go

yeah i was just reading about PSU's, going to go a Seasonic as they have always gotten exceptional reviews

updated the OP

 

[dav3]

yeah i was just reading about PSU's, going to go a Seasonic as they have always gotten exceptional reviews

updated the OP

Corsair rebadge Seasonic hardware

 

[funk44]

Corsair rebadge Seasonic hardware

we're on the same page then

 

[Xtreme]

Nice case the Fractal XL. Classy. Like a tuxedo. Not all "look at me I'm an attention whore" like half the shit on the market.

No mechanical HDD?

Oh yeah, defs jelly...

I have a Fractal R3, it's great although i will say i have had trouble when trying to add a second dvd burner already have 1 dvd burner, i was hoping to add a second..... but it's neigh on impossible for me to do). Having never used a Fractal case previously i am lost (and the lack of directions in terms of what to remove AND how to remove it is frustating), even though the last case i had was cheap and a budget case (CoolerMaster 330) at least it was easy to chop and change dvd drives.

The dust filters are pretty good as the room i have the computer in gets ultra dusty.

 

[BotsMaster]

I'd wait for Haswell to come out.

 

[Temploar]

- Get a mechanical HDD for storage.
- You won't be able to fit 2 of those huge ASUS Graphics cards on that motherboard. The cards are Triple slot meaning that you'd need an Extended ATX or bigger motherboard to fit two.
- The corsair h110 is a 280mm top mounted radiator. I'd check if your case supports that first. If it doesn't then get the 240mm Corsair h100i. It's of better quality, supports corsair link and has better quality fans.