Crossfire Ready Mid-Budget Gaming Computer

[thebahamen]

Good afternoon!

I am in the market for a new gaming rig. No pre-mades (unless it's a helluva deal), I'm doing this one myself.

My aim is a crossfire-ready mid budget (700$) gaming computer. I'd like to keep the crossfire capability so I can double up on graphics cards in a few months after the price dips a bit.

My current build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qVZj

Comments, advice, insults, all are welcome!

 

[tiny voices]

I would go with an i5 instead.

You want 1600 speed RAM

Don't get a 6870. Its previous generation. Get a 7870 or 7850 instead.

You don't need a sound card. Most onboard is better than any cheap sound card.

Get a PSU from a reputable company such as Antec, XFX, Seasonic, Corsair.

 

[thebahamen]

Thanks for the tips!

How's this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r3jN

 

[tiny voices]

Looks just fine. Make sure to get this mobo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77pro3 so you can overclock your processor.

 

[tiny voices]

also get a coolermaster hyper 212 evo instead of the cooler you have now. It will do a perfectly fine job and its like $30.

 

[Kriseagle]

Good afternoon!

I am in the market for a new gaming rig. No pre-mades (unless it's a helluva deal), I'm doing this one myself.

My aim is a crossfire-ready mid budget (700$) gaming computer. I'd like to keep the crossfire capability so I can double up on graphics cards in a few months after the price dips a bit.

My current build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qVZj

Comments, advice, insults, all are welcome!

To be safe for long term upgrades, I personally just purchased a 750w evga PSU and its great since my 600w Corsair was pushing the limits on the power.