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Here's the list of parts I'm looking to use to build my new computer:

Case: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021[/url]
HDD: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148506[/url]
Power supply: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021[/url]
RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231473[/url]
Motherboard: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157282[/url]
Processor: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116492[/url]
CPU cooler: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082[/url]
Graphics card: [url]http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/hd-5870-eyefinity-6-edition/pages/overview.aspx#1[/url]

Should I replace the fans on the case and add push-pull? Should I invest in a $100+ dollar cooling system along with replaced fans?
Also, I'll be running a three screen system, is there anything I should add or replace in my list that will make sure I have no problems with it?
Also, is the power supply enough for what I look to do? The card alone eats up 600W.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and opinions.

Go with different memory, lower latency lower frequency.. get better performance

DDR is double data rate, so a quick formula

latency / (frequency/2)

lower is better
in your case

11 / (2133/2)

11/1066.5

comes out to 0.010

if you go 7 latency, 1600frequency, they're cheaper sticks and better performance overall

7/800 = 0.0087


yea that card does eat up quite a bit, I would wait for 7000 series, they'll be around same price and use a lot less wattage
as for cpu cooler, depends if you're OCing or not.. a simple cooler like the one you linked (which has good performance) will work fine for it

Ah, I see. I won't be overclocking.

Should I get these, then? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231489

From: RISK
Ah, I see. I won't be overclocking.

Should I get these, then? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231489

you want 32GB of memory?

higher memory per stick the higher latency, those are pretty good sticks

just matters how much memory you want, if you want 4x4GB or 4x8GB it's up to you

I shopped around for a few weeks during november and these are the best I found (for 16GB total with that motherboard)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231497

Holy balls that's expensive ram! I like G.Skill though.
If you are not overclocking then there is no need to get a aftermarket CPU cooler, just use the one that comes with the CPU! Same with cooling system. Why would you buy cooling system stuff and aftermarket CPU heatsink if you're not overclocking?

Yeah, I want 32gb of memory. My girlfriend will be using autoCAD on it when I'm not using it and last time I checked, it ate up a minimum of 12gb+, lol.

@ YoHoJo : Because my girlfriend is sensitive to noise. I'd rather keep the maximum db(?) on the computer to a low for her. That and I like to show off to my imaginary friends.

From: YoHoJo
Holy balls that's expensive ram! I like G.Skill though.
If you are not overclocking then there is no need to get a aftermarket CPU cooler, just use the one that comes with the CPU! Same with cooling system. Why would you buy cooling system stuff and aftermarket CPU heatsink if you're not overclocking?

sandy bridge-E doesn't come with a cooler :P

From: RISK
Yeah, I want 32gb of memory. My girlfriend will be using autoCAD on it when I'm not using it and last time I checked, it ate up a minimum of 12gb+, lol.

yea, you get complex with autocad or any 3D software and you won't have much memory to spare

might as well go for 2 sets of that 2x8GB then, you'll be good to go

Alright, thanks for the information! Should I change the power supply for a better one or keep it as it is?

if your graphics pulls 600w at maximum you probably want to go 850w just to be safe, bronze certified psu's usually hit like 89% of their rated power, so you'd be a little under there with all the pieces

yea definitely go 850w, bronze or higher

Alright! I'm looking at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188 right here.
The $70 saving is nice, too… :)

yea that one should do fine

they only draw as much power as your computer parts request, which is the point of capacitors on the board so your psu can idle.. so not like you're wasting electricity