my i7 2600k build

[hwlcd69]

My proposed system:
Proc: Intel i7 2500k 180+tax @microcenter
MB: Asus P8P67 PRO 190 not in stock
Video: ZOTAC GeForce GTX 570 340-10%+tax @ microcenter
OS Drive: OCZ Vertex 2 120GB 215-$20MIR @ newegg
PSU: SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W 80 PLUS GOLD Certified 160-30@ newegg
Case: Antec 900 already own
Memory: 2x4GB Corsair Vengence 1600 95-20%-15MIR+tax @microcenter
Storage Drive: 3x1TB Hitachi Deskstars 50 a piece+tax
OS: Windows 7 64bit Pro 140

Total: ~1360
k.. couple of questions. Which memory do you guys recommend? suggestion outside of what is listed will be considered

The Asus website state: * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

and when I decide to SLI, will 2xGTX570 saturate the bus as it supports SLI at 8x/8x, not the full 16x/16x. I've read I get a 2-3% decrease. That's not significant if that is the case. I want to make sure before I decide to go this route. Else I may go with the WS Revo.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Great build but you could save $100 with the 2500K...

G.skill memory is great...

 

[hwlcd69]

Great build but you could save $100 with the 2500K...

G.skill memory is great...

Well I'm Photo/Video editing and gaming. So from what I've gathered I need the HT offered on the 2600k. correct me if I'm wrong. and which G.Skill? I see DDR3 1600 for $100. I would think I'd see simliar performance off the Patriot G5 1600 for $60.

 

[fffblackmage]

My proposed system:
Proc: Intel i7 2600k 280+tax @microcenter

If you're just gaming, you may want to consider sticking with the i5-2500K, though at least you're getting a pretty nice deal from microcenter.

Memory: 2x4GB not sure Corsair Dominator 170-20%+tax or Vengence 140-20%+tax @microcenter or Patriot G for 80- 20MIR@newegg

Which memory do you guys recommend?

No to any ram that requires voltage higher than 1.5V.

$75 after promo code - Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

OS: Windows 7 64bit Pro 140

Why not just get Home Premium?

and when I decide to SLI, will 2xGTX570 saturate the bus as it supports SLI at 8x/8x, not the full 16x/16x. I've read I get a 2-3% decrease. That's not significant if that is the case. I want to make sure before I decide to go this route. Else I may go the WS Revo.

You are correct. 8x/8x is fine.

Someone did a review using 6950 2GB in crossfire in 16x/4x and 8x/8x, and that showed only a very small difference between 16x/4x and 8x/8x. Here it is. So you shouldn't have to worry about 8x/8x limiting your GTX 570s.

 

[fffblackmage]

Well I'm Photo/Video editing and gaming. So from what I've gathered I need the HT offered on the 2600k. correct me if I'm wrong. and which G.Skill? I see DDR3 1600 for $100. I would think I'd see simliar performance off the Patriot G5 1600 for $60.

You don't need the i7-2600K, but you would probably see some benefit from HT for video editing. It's up to you if that +$100 is worth it.
i5-2500K versus i7-2600K bench @ anandtech

 

[hwlcd69]

You don't need the i7-2600K, but you would probably see some benefit from HT for video editing. It's up to you if that +$100 is worth it.
i5-2500K versus i7-2600K bench @ anandtech

Thanks for the input. Maybe I WILL go with the 2500k if it's not too much of a difference. and would there be issues with the Vengence RAM clearing a 212 cpu cooler on that board? I'm seeing it at 95-20%-15MIR=61+tax

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Nice choice on the PSU, I just bought my second Seasonic today, replacing an Enermax Revolution 950w. Only reason is because the Seasonic X 400w Gold fan-less is more power efficient for my practical needs. I bought the 950w thinking I would maybe need or use the headroom and I never did. Hell, even my Game rig2 in sig doesn't even break 400w while gaming Unreal Tournament III - i get anywhere from 250-350w drawl.

You might do better with the 660 or 650w Seasonic X. The power efficiency curve is greater than of the 750w. Check Jonnyguru.com for reviews about them.

<3 Seasonic

 

[hwlcd69]

Nice choice on the PSU, I just bought my second Seasonic today, replacing an Enermax Revolution 950w. Only reason is because the Seasonic X 400w Gold fan-less is more power efficient for my practical needs. I bought the 950w thinking I would maybe need or use the headroom and I never did. Hell, even my Game rig (sig3) doesn't even break 400w while gaming Unreal Tournament III - i get anywhere from 250-350w drawl.

You might do better with the 660 or 650w Seasonic X. The power efficiency curve is greater than of the 750w. Check Jonnyguru.com for reviews about them.

<3 sesonic

It may be more efficient but I estimated the power needed when I get the system to the spec I'm thinking it will be in a year or two. and a few of the places said about 703 watts when I SLI.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

If you haven't bought the Seasonic already, I am considering selling my Enermax

 

[mfenn]

Thanks for the input. Maybe I WILL go with the 2500k if it's not too much of a difference. and would there be issues with the Vengence RAM clearing a 212 cpu cooler on that board? I'm seeing it at 95-20%-15MIR=61+tax

I wouldn't even chance it. The Patriot Signature will definitely fit.