How's this build?

[chickenfox]

Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3
Ram: G.SKILL F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-8000 4GB 2X2GB
GFX Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850
Case: Antec Three Hundred
PSU: Seasonic S12II 500W

My main purpose for this rig is to be able to play TF2, CS:S, L4D with everything maxed out (AA, AF etc. are all pushed to their limits) on a res of 1440x900.

Will this rig be able to do that? Thanks for your time.

 

[xthekidx]

Looks good. Try to get a mobo that supports xfire if you can afford it, if not then that is a good build. If you are in the US take advantage of this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165025

 

[boulard83]

nice build. good parts. Agree with thekid. Seems budget limited. Youll be able to run all the game you listed.

Have FUN !

 

[Oakley707]

To be completely honest... that card might be overkill. I can run most games @ 1920 X 1200 with almost all settings maxed with that exact same card. You could potentially get a 4830 and have very good performance at that resolution. Just thought I would add my $.02.

 

[chickenfox]

I live in Canada and I usually get my stuff from NCIX.com haha
Thanks for all your help guys. Which mobo should I get if I want xfire?

 

[MykC]

Check out newegg.ca, the prices are normally better.

720BE with a really good cooler $196.08
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.170961
G.Skill 2x2GB $52
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

Saffphire 4850 $181 - $10USD MIR
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770
Powercolor 4870 $212 - $15USD MIR
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131140

I personally think crossfire is not worth the money in a midrange build, because you have to spend extra money on a motherboard that supports it, you have to purchase a PSU that handle it and when you run into games that make you want more GPU power your crossfire compatible cards may not be available for purchase.

If you can get by with on mATX (you'll only have access 1 PCI slot) and choose to skip a crossfire board. This Asus 780v board is $95. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131330

 

[MykC]

Which mobo should I get if I want xfire?

The Asus 780GX DDR3 or a DD2 board are about $180 and are 8x 8x for crossfire.
The Asus 780FX DDR3 or DD2 boards are about $250 but are 16x16x but no onboard video.

 

[sassan]

ncix.com also price matches