New SLI-PC Build Help

[ThePCgamer]

I just built a new PC a week ago and realized that the graphics card bandwidth is being Limited because I put it in a PCI Express x16 1.1 Slot (The card is PCI Express 2.0 x16) So I have decided to build a new pc in a month or two after I get payed from my summer job...and before I continue, let me list my current PC specs.

GPU - MSI 560 TI Twin Frozr II
CPU - AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2 ghz overclocked to 3.8 ghz
RAM - Corsair XMS3 4 GB 1333MHz (1 stick)
PSU - Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus Series 500W ATX12V V2.3
Motherboard - Gigabyte M68MT-SP2
HDD - 2X250gb 7200 RPM
OS - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Ok, So i'm planning to get another MSI 560 ti Graphics card, an Intel Core i7-2600k, another stick of the same RAM...Now all I need is to pick out a new power supply and motherboard, any suggestions?

EDIT-I'm looking at this motherboard right now, NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI, is it any good?

[Khalil]

Why do you need a new processor? For gaming the processor you have is more than enough, just get this motherboard Newegg.com - ASUS M4N98TD EVO AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard and you are good to go!

[ThePCgamer]

Are you sure they won't be any bottlenecking with my current CPU? And thats a great motherboard, thanks

[Khalil]

Absolutely not, you can use a dual core AMD 255 and not get bottle necking, 85% of the processing load when you are gaming is on the video cards!
It is your money to waste but that Phenom II you got is way more than enough!

[jdeb]

ASUS M4N98TD EVO AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
Newegg.com - ASUS M4N98TD EVO AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard

Get another matching stick of RAM

Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W
Newegg.com - Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

I would consider a single NVidia card over an SLI chipset on an AMD board any day.

[ThePCgamer]

Wow, thanks guys
But what if I want the i7 2600k to future-proof my system, what would be a good motherboard in that case?

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by ThePCgamer Wow, thanks guys But what if I want the i7 2600k to future-proof my system, what would be a good motherboard in that case?

Your not going to future proof. That is a great CPU and besides, the alternative is a heck of lot cheaper and will give you as long a life as that Sandy Bridge and less headaches. Another thing is you will still be able to upgrade (not that you will need it) to a 6 core and add additional memory. Like Khalil said, your current CPU is far from a bottle neck scenario.

I would consider a single NVidia card over an SLI chipset on an AMD board any day.

[ThePCgamer]

Alright, so I guess my CPU is still great for gaming lol
I still want sli though, i guess i just like to overkill. But now i'm gonna need better fans and a decent case. How would i transfer over my current CPU to my new motherboard when i get it?

[Khalil]

Carefully

YouTube - ‪Removing and Installling A CPU/Processor (AMD)‬‏

[glc]

Originally Posted by ThePCgamer Wow, thanks guys But what if I want the i7 2600k to future-proof my system, what would be a good motherboard in that case?

Cost no object?

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard