Build Help

[jetstreamLt]

) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming and lots of it. Photoshop and aftereffects but i dont use it all the time and if i do im not running a ton of layers and tabs in them.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
1300 Preferably less
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
U.S. Lubbock, Tx
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Cpu, Ram, Video Card, MOBO, PSU, Case, Aftermarket cooler,
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
LiteOn & Black Caviar
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes 4.4 or 4.5 and as games progress or i feel the need to boost speed probably around 4.6 to 4.8(If possible)
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1920x1080 , 24inch.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Sometime january
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? etc.
SLI, USB 3.0, SATA 6gb/s, Future proof (Support ivy bridge and 3.0 pci), Onboard dosnt matter, looks nice.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Windows 7 Professional 64bit

What I have picked out.
Seasonic 750w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&Tpk=seasonic (Does this support the aSRock cpu 8pin power?)
Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 (I was gonna get a 2600k but decided i5 was a better deal for what I was gonna be doing)
Phanteks CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709001
ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157269&Tpk=z68%20extreme7 (LOVE the features and looks of it currently my mobo looks like a rainbow... :\ )
Corsair Vengeance LP (4x4) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233197 (To fit under the phantek)
Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005 (Love the sleek look and easy cable management.)
EVGA 012-P3-2068-KR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 448 Cores Classified http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130739 (Plan to sli if i can get some good discounts on stuff or cut back some)

So what can i cut back on or change? I already have a dvd drive and hard drive i may get Crucial m4 but i dont know yet. Thanks!!!

 

[Dangman]

(Does this support the aSRock cpu 8pin power?)

It will.

Phanteks CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709001

Haven't seen any reviews of this so can't say yay or nay to this.

ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157269&Tpk=z68%20extreme7 (LOVE the features and looks of it currently my mobo looks like a rainbow... :\ )

What exact features does that AsRock mobo have that you must have that no other Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte mobo have? I ask because that AsRock isn't that good of a motherboard considering the following:
- It only has a 1-2 year warranty when cheaper Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte has 3 year to even 5 year warranties.
- AsRock hasn't faired too well in HardOCP reviews:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/12/07/asrock_z68_pro3_lga_1155_motherboard_review/
http://hardocp.com/article/2011/11/09/asrock_z68_extreme4_gen3_motherboard_review/
- I don't see any worthwhile features that justifies its high costs.

 

[jetstreamLt]

Overclockers said best aftermarket cooler so far. Beat the noctua by far.
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/phanteks_ph_tc14pe/5.htm
Im worried about the consumer reviews on the motherboard but toms hardware gave it a good score.
Mind recommending a high end board that dosnt look like a rainbow? And has sli and all those other good features (Future proof to?) Ill keep looking at the motherboards but if you can suggest one much appreciated thanks!

 

[Dangman]

Yeah, Tom's Hardware's words don't mean much to me. I recommend these other motherboards instead:
$190 - Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 Intel Z68 ATX Motherboard
$210 - Asus P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 Intel Z68 ATX Motherboard

 

[jetstreamLt]

What is the diffrence in the:
Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite
And the deluxe?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701
Ive heard good things about these boards.Also is there any good board that is black themed?

EDIT: Ill probably go with the z68 pro up there thanks again!

 

[Dangman]

What is the diffrence in the:
Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite
And the deluxe?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701

The Pro uses the Z68 chipset. The Deluxe uses the P67 chipset.

Also is there any good board that is black themed?

Can't think of any off the top of my head that would be worth buying

 

[jetstreamLt]

The Pro uses the Z68 chipset. The Deluxe uses the P67 chipset.


Can't think of any off the top of my head that would be worth buying

One last thing hate to keep bugging you
But which back plates would fit on this card?
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000225&family=Accessories%20-%20Hardware&sw=4
or
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M021-00-000002&family=Accessories%20-%20Hardware&sw=4

Im looking at these backplates on the EVGA classified but i cant find them...

There the GTX 480 he just wiped away the 480

 

[jetstreamLt]

Nevermind found it thanks for all the help!