Advice & Suggestions on first build under $3k budget

[TBGAPowa]

This is my first build from scratch my gaming orientation leans on rpgs, mmos, action-adventure and rts for the most part and less so for fps and racing games.

Approximate Purchase Date:
By the end of July
Budget Range:
Under $3k subtotal including everything base system, peripherals etc…
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Extensive gaming and production/rendering in autodesk and other 3D/CG art software. i will probably be running quite a few applications at the same time including the art applications and/or games with the browser and some extra editing tools and would like for it to run silky smooth in the process
Parts Not Required:
Not planning on getting a custom liquid cooling system just yet
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
http://www.newegg.ca]Newegg Canada[/url]
http://www.tigerdirect.ca]TigerDirect Canada[/url]
http://www.canadacomputers.com]Canada Computers[/url]
NCIX
Country:
Canada
Parts Preferences:
Nvidia, visuals for the most part not a keyboard or audio enthusiast
Storage Space:
2TB minimum
Overclocking:
Likely
SLI or Crossfire:
Possibly SLI
Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080 or 2560x1440. I would like to have games on maxed settings, AA would be nice and what ever gaming technology optimization available
Additional Comments:
my newegg wishlist

Really looking for some of the top and latest support with longevity, durability and silence

the rig would be placed in the basement which is usually around 20C, during the humid summer it should be closer to 30C room temp but we almost always AC then. the only thing about the basement i am worried about is if airflow wouldn't be good enough for the rig

would a heatsink fan suffice for now? if i ever choose to SLI would liquid cooling be needed then?

[Pablo 54]

I like (read jealous) everything you have listed with only a few exceptions:
1. PSU: You may not need it now, but go a bit higher to maybe 850 to 1000
2. Optical Drive: Go with a BR writer. You can’t believe the number of 15 to 20 GB backups I make with mine.
3. Case: $20 cheaper with free shipping at Amazon.
As for liquid; like you, my system sits in my basement. I like the steady movement of air around my components to help with potential humidity build up.

One other related point. I use this case on a system at work: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811119225 for the fact that the room is only cooled to 22 C during the summer and there is NO moisture control. Air flow is great.

Also, I did not check, but I am assuming all of your parts are on the QVL for the MOBO/

[brokenwave]

just you still need a 100 dollars or more sound card even you are not audio enthusiast

[TBGAPowa]

i have a dehumidifier if that helps and i checked out the dolby digital 7.1 ss on youtube and makes a huge difference in gaming, at least for me

[PP Mguire]

I agree on the PSU. If you want to SLI with another 680 you will need more than 750w for sure. \
Also, unless you have ridiculously high quality studio monitors or cans then a sound card really is of no use. I stopped using my X-Fi in favor of the onboard sound just to let go of one more driver to install and besides a few things like the Crystalizer there really was hardly a difference.
If you don't plan on overclocking then an aftermarket cooler really isn't needed. Even if the basement has little airflow as long as it is sufficiently cooled in some fashion then your PC will be fine. The case you chose has plenty of airflow to keep things cool.

[brokenwave]

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...7-_-06292012_2

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