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Reading through the sticky and some other posts, here is my proposed build (influenced by the MaximumPC recommended builds as well). My desire is to have long term use out of this system. Primary use will be iracing and other racingt sims (this will be used with a playseat cockpit, Fanatec CSR elite, clubsport pedals, etc.)

ASROCK MB-P67E4G3 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FGMQAQ/ref=ox...itle_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

XFX Pro 750W http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUVYA2/ref=ox...itle_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Sapphire Radeon 7970 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P88VO8/ref=ox...itle_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

CL SB0880 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E25KDK/ref=ox...tle_4?ie=UTF8&m=A2IX3RNQE846HA

EVGA SUperclock cooler

Coolermaster HAF932 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPUQAE/ref=ox...itle_6?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Corsair 16GB Vengence http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058J1QYC/ref=ox...itle_8?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Core i7-2600 (unlocked) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXSA/ref=ox...itle_9?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

WD 1TB SATA III 1TB http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Cache...ktop/dp/B00461LT6S/ref=lh_ni_t

Eyefinity 3 27" monitor recommendations? AOC 27" seem decent and are sub $250 each. The ASUS VE278Q is another option (LED at 300, LCD at 279).


All in about 2600 plus cables - any thoughts on options where I can save money but let me push max on the bigger monitors?

Thanks

Hey there. Looks like you've done some research into this build. For the most part it's a pretty good build. I can however, make so recommendations to save your a little bit of money.

First off your processor. Assuming your mainly using this machine for gaming, go with the i5 2500k. You will save about $100 and it will perform the same if not better. You can push the 2500k harder that the 2600k and keep the temps down more. In gaming, you will not notice the difference of a 2600k. The 2600k is good if your going to be doing stuff such as video editing.

Second is the RAM. 16gb is overkill for gaming. 8gb will be more than enough. I would say cut your ram in half. That will save you about $70.

Last is your monitors. While I am bias to the ASUS 27's, as I own 5, I would say get the LCD version. You will not notice the difference between the LED and LCD versions. I bought the LED's and kicked myself in the butt for not comparing the two first. When your buying multiple monitors, that extra $20-$30 adds up.