[Build Help] CPU cooler and GPU options
Hello fellow builders. I need help on deciding a decent, medium priced CPU cooler. Also do you guys think it's worth it to go for GTX 590 ($700+) since two GTX 580s are pushing $1000 already? Or I should just go with 1 580 for now and SLI half year later when the price drops?
Much appreciated. Thanks!
EDIT: Oh and comments about other parts are most certainly welcomed! Case overkill? PSU good enough for later SLI? Memory and mobo works well together?
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Microcenter |
| Motherboard | Asus P8Z68-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $164.99 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory | $74.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $199.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 580 3GB Video Card | $549.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case | $150.86 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Antec 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $116.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1437.80 | |
| Generated 2011-12-28 23:47 EST-0500 |
Posted Dec 29, 2011, 4:50 AM UTC · edited
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