New i7 875k build

[Wolfegang16]

So i just won an i7 875k from newegg off of a facebook promotion and im looking to build a new rig around it. Not looking to spend an enormous amount of money but ill spend around 800$.

What i need:
-Mobo (compatible for 2 gpu's if i want to upgrade in future)
-Ram (4-6 gigs)
-good AM cooler
-possibly a new gpu (i have a gtx 260 right now should i upgrade? is it worth it ?)
-if i get a new gpu might need a new power supply i have a Corsair tx650w right now.

don't really need anything other than those, i might be on the hunt for a good air flow case that's on sale (i have an antec 300 now) so if anyone sees any good deals let me know.

note: if you can follow the budget please do. If adding a good gpu that can later possibly be ran in SLI with another one later please post what you think is best even if its over the budget. How expensive would water cooling be ?

-Thanks for the help

[Wolfegang16]

would something like this sapphire card be alot better than my 260 ?

or would that not be a big upgrade would i have to go to something like this asus card ?

[Wolfegang16]

I put this together still give me your builds you would choose and your criticism on this one, i used alot of combo purchases:

Mobo:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
GPU:
Newegg.com - EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Case and HD (combo HD comes out to be free):
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
Ram and PSU (combo) :
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

that all comes out to be 916$ (thats with saving 219.99$ with sale and combo purchases)

Show me what you got!

[ShyguyXPC]

PSU you have now should be fine for almost anything other than the Most top end cards.

for a new GPU though My money would be on a Radeon 5850, its enough of a jump up from your GTX 260 to make it worth it, and those 5830's aren't really THAT much better, they are, but for the $200 price, might as well spend another $100 and get a real noticeable better card.

if your wanting SLI over Crossfire, then maybe look into a GTX 465, performance doesn't look like its that much less than the 5850, and hangs around the same price range.

though its been a few weeks since I've looked at any benchmarks, so no idea of drivers updates have changed any of this for either company.

as to the other parts I'll let someone else comment on that.

have a question though, what do you mean by GOOD AM Cooler? the AM part?

[Wolfegang16]

AM-After Market.

And I might wanna go for SLI over crossfire i posted a 470 if you wanna take a look at it. Is the jump from the 465 to the 470 not alot ?

[Wolfegang16]

Should i upgrade my power supply if i am going to want to run sli though ? was thinking of getting the one i posted above since its in a combo deal.

[Wolfegang16]

Anyone have any input ? I was going to place an order soon during the beginning of this week.

[Wolfegang16]

No one wants to help out ? Normally there would be 10 responses by now!

[cksboy15]

hold your horses Im looking at benchmarks

[cksboy15]

Ok it seems to me that the 465 is just under the 5830 in overall performance and i can't find benchmarks with a 465 in SLI so I can't help you there. So I would take the 5830 over the 465 just because last time I check the 5830 was cheaper by about $50 before rebates. SSSSSSSooooooo I'd go with a 5850.

[Wolfegang16]

Ya i was really talking about getting the 470 though not the 465. And what do you think of the parts list i made ?

[Aaron_8015]

No one wants to help out ? Normally there would be 10 responses by now!

Afraid a few of us have jumped ship from this place (myself included).

Build looks good... not sure on the mobo (not an asus fan). Would definately get a 5850 over the 470, The PSU would be needed if you plan to SLI/Xfire. The 4gb of RAM is just fine....

[Wolfegang16]

What kind of mobo would you go after ? And where you guys at now !??!

[Aaron_8015]

My choice.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard w/ USB 3.0 & SATA 6 Gb/s

Most of us are folding and lurking over at OCN.... I do check back here from time to time....

[Wolfegang16]

That mobo can run SLI/Crossfire right ?

[Wolfegang16]

OK HERE WOULD BE THE FINAL PARTS LIST

CD DRIVE:

Newegg.com - Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

(20.99$)

MOBO:

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard w/ USB 3.0 & SATA 6 Gb/s

(174.99$)

GPU:

Newegg.com - XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

(304.99$)

Case/HD combo:

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

(159.97$)

PSU/RAM combo:

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

(201.99$)


TOTAL AFTER SHIPPING 896.94$


That look good ?

[nickslick74]

Looks pretty good, great deal on the case/HDD combo!

[Wolfegang16]

Looks pretty good, great deal on the case/HDD combo!

ya i saw that and i had to buy it

[Aaron_8015]

That mobo can run SLI/Crossfire right ?

yep.

[Wolfegang16]

Well if it looks good thanks then guys. Ill let you know when I build it after i recieve my prize from newegg !.