Advice on a high end system

[rich24uk]

Would appreciate any advice on this please. This will be my first attempt at building one from scratch so any comments on compatibility or improvements are welcomed.

My budget is 2k and this is going to be for playing the latest games. I am wanting high graphics performance > Upgradability > Quiet in that order.

GPU will be cross fired.

 

[0neAnd0nly]

Would appreciate any advice on this please. This will be my first attempt at building one from scratch so any comments on compatibility or improvements are welcomed.

My budget is 2k and this is going to be for playing the latest games. I am wanting high graphics performance > Upgradability > Quiet in that order.

GPU will be cross fired.

Getting an high end gaming rig, doesn't need to cost you that much dude. Why so much ?

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

The PSU is OTT as a decent 800W will power a pair of HD5970 cards and an overclocked Core i7 920:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/Radeon_HD_5970_CrossFire/2.html

A modular PSU is worth considering.

The Antec TruePower New 750W has got a good review:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=140

It is a bit cheaper than the TX 950W:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-115-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-116-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

The HX 850W has got a very good review:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=153

It is a bit more expensive the TX 950W:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-019-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

TBH,the best PSU for your setup would be the Seasonic X 750:

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=806&type=expert&pid=1

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/09/25/seasonic_x_series_x750_power_supply_review/

At low loads the PSU runs fanless and has very good efficiency.