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New computer build PLP setup

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Siphric_Acid

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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming, Virtulization, Photoshop - The build is based around a PLP set up with a Dell U3014 and Dell 2007FP

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Looking at around 2k.

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Minnesota, only Best Buy near me.

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.
Mobo, CPU, GPU, PSU, Memory, SSD, heatsink.

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None

6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes, not at first.

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
I will be going with the Dell U3014 once it is released in a PLP display setup with Dell 2007FP on the sides, resolution is 2560x1600.

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
After the Dell U3013 release.

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)? UEFI? etc.
SLI, USB 3.0, 5.1 Audio

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No, will purchase Windows 7 Pro 64bit

Case-
Cooler Master Storm Trooper (already purchased)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245&Tpk=storm trooper

Motherboard-
Maximus V Formula ThunderFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131857&Tpk=Maximus V Formula ThunderFX

CPU-
i7 Sandy Bridge
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115095

GPU-
Nvidia GTX 680 (planned SLI but not right away)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121634 (3 slot card)

PSU-
I assume a 750watt? Could use recommendations on this one.

Memory-
Could use some recommendations, not sure what the best memory for the build would be.

SSD-
Samsung 840 Series
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147190

Does this look like a solid build? It's been a few years since my last build and just started getting back into it. I won't be doing eyefinity or vsurround. My biggest question is would the graphics card be able to power all 3 monitors or would I have to SLI right away?
 
Siphric_Acid said:
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
After the Dell U3013 release.
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You're planning a bit too early considering there hasn't been an exact confirmed date for the release of the Dell U3013 outside of "March 2013". Even then there's no guarantee that there will be stock available of said monitor in March.

For an up-to-date build, I'd recommend coming back after you've bought the Dell U3013 or 1-2 weeks within the confirmed date of the Dell U3013's release to start planning a build. Our hardware recommendations can change quite often due to pricing and availability.

With that said, I'm bored so I'll comment on your choice of parts anyway. But I'm holding off on specific hardware recommendations until we know more about the release
Siphric_Acid said:
Case-
Cooler Master Storm Trooper (already purchased)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245&Tpk=storm trooper
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Not the best of choices for that price range but the damage is done.
Siphric_Acid said:
Motherboard-
Maximus V Formula ThunderFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131857&Tpk=Maximus V Formula ThunderFX
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Overpriced and completely unnecessary from what you've stated so far. A $150 to $190 mobo will easily meet your needs.
Siphric_Acid said:
GPU-
Nvidia GTX 680 (planned SLI but not right away)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121634 (3 slot card)

I won't be doing eyefinity or vsurround. My biggest question is would the graphics card be able to power all 3 monitors or would I have to SLI right away?
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No you won't need to SLI if you're not gaming using all three monitors. If you are gaming using all three monitors, then yes you will need both SLI and a card with more VRAM as 2GB of VRAM isn't that much for 7680x1200.
Siphric_Acid said:
PSU-
I assume a 750watt? Could use recommendations on this one.
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A good quality 650W PSU would be enough for a single GPU and most dual-GPU setups. A 750W wouldn't hurt.
Siphric_Acid said:
Memory-
Could use some recommendations, not sure what the best memory for the build would be.
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Holding off on specific recommendations due to price fluctuations. With that said, some guidelines:
1) Make sure the RAM is rated at 1.5V as any higher will risk CPU damage
2) RAM timings and speed doesn't matter that much. As such, generally CAS 9 DDR3 1333 or DDR3 1600 RAM would be fine.
3) You won't notice a noticeable difference between CAS7 and CAS 9 RAM or DDR3 1333 and DDR3 2400 RAM.
 
Thanks Danny,

Would I be better off building the PC this month and then after the U3013 release date picking up the monitors? If the monitor releases for around $2k I think I'll pick up the U3011 instead.
 
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