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So here's the final listing, tell me what you guys think =p SSD drive: Crucial M4 128Go Proc: I7 2700k Mobo: Asus Maximus IV Extreme-z Case: Haf X PSU: Corsair AX - 850w (hope it'll be enough to SLI the 580's) Proc cooler: Noctua NH-D14 Graphic card: Msi's 580gtx Lightning (not the...

Pretty sure I'm going to go for the Maximus IV ;) Since I need to get the Haf x anyways to have room for the gtx580 sli, and the noctua cooler, I might as well get the eATX mobo ^^ Besides, the 75$ or so that I'd save by downgrading the mobo wouldn't really be useful =p

You're right.. I had checked that a little bit after posting the message, and realized the ram cooler covers all slots (saw that in corsair's "how to set up the cooler" video... Oh well.. So I guess, since the mobo is dual channel, I'm pretty much looking for 2x4Go, with the lowest timings...

I want to thank you all for your very helpful replies! :) First off: Yes, I didn't list the OS, but obviously it will be w7 64bit =p Next, the thing is the price difference between the 2600k and the 2700k is ridiculously low where I'm at, and I'd rather stick with the I7.. why? well...

Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to decide how to build my new pc, designed exclusively for gaming, with ultra settings in mind. I live in France, so I apologize in advance for my bad English, and for any components i refer to by their European name. I'm looking for the best...