how does this computer look?
 

this will be my first time building a computer
i want to play games like BF3 and D3 at really good settings in the future, keeping in mind that I want this to be as cost efficient as possible. The 6950 1gb/2gb are a bit out of reach as they're around 250 at the lowest. I might be SLI/xfiring in the future but I'm not sure yet. I also hope to OC the CPU/GPU in the future

i7-2600k (already have it)

MSI p67a-g43 ~$110 ( I know someone in the other thread said it burst into flames but I've been reading about it and from my knowledge it can OC both CPU/GPU (??) and can xfire/SLI. I don't really have the knowledge to utilise the extra ports so I think i'll be okay)

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59095&...SI%2FMicroStar


Palit GTX 560 Ti 2gb $199
http://www.vuugo.com/ProductInfo.asp...2&cf=Nvidia+VC

most likely going to put this all in an ANTEC 300 mini case, 8gb ram etc.

if the MSI will burst into flames (apparently), and the GTX 560 ti is known to overheat, am I screwed sometime in the future?

what do you guys think? any input would be awesome

get a Z68 board

I won't be using an SSD though

Get the z68 boards only if its cheaper than a similarly spec'd p67 then. Those deals come by pretty often.

Also dont bother with Antec case. Get a CM HAF912, its in the same price range and much more user friendly.

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61002&...e&promoid=1359

a nice z68 board for a cheap price, even without MIR. thoughts?

that case is pretty nice. Done!

That's a pretty good deal. 'joquio' in the battlestation thread bought one too.

yeah small tip.
PM at memory express. They will give you the after MIR price so that you don't have to deal with the hassle for MIR.

You'll pay 124.99+tax

It's c43, not g43 :) and no it's not going to catch fire... That guy was seriously exaggerating. Also you could get a 560ti twin frozr2 for a little more, excellent review from linus. One problem I see is that your case is only an antec 300. It might not be sufficient for xfire/sli. Try to save up a little more fot a haf 922, nice cable management and nice reviews.
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Really???

I've been there so much, they never did that for me :mad:

welcome to the sandybridge, z68x, 560ti club!

I went the same route


Join the 600T club too ;)

Overclocking on a 4+1 phase board with the mosfets being notoriously lower quality than any other brand is called going full retard.
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ONLY if their competitor have a MIR that they (Memory Express) don't have.
Which is the case with this MOBO. The MIR is only exclusive to NCIX.
It's way more awesomer since one don't have to through the trouble of MIR. I hate MIR.

And yes, see if you can fork out $30 bucks more for the MSI 560 ti Twin Frozr II.
It's currently the best aftermarket cooler for the 560

how do i know which boards are not 4+1? what...should i be looking for then?

mine is paired with Asus P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard

Check the link bro:

About VRMs & Mosfets / Motherboard Safety with 125W+ TDP processors - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net