Is there anywhere I can save a few bucks?

[Pilbo_Baggins]

Trying to finalize this build. I need to see if it is possible to get this down another 100 bucks without ditching the SLI config. Thoughts???

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Bu8j

 

[morgoth780]

You could ditch the SSD and install one later. Same for the second GTX 760.

Other than that... I'm really not sure.

 

[Thanatognomonic]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($65.46 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.41 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1123.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 16:54 EDT-0400)

Sorry about changing the SLI, but personally it was the only way to knock it down over $100.

EDIT : You could just do what morgoth said and buy the second GPU later on,

 

[Pilbo_Baggins]

I would like to be able to run everything out now and in the near future on the highest settings at 1080p, also texture mods for the older games. I have read that there are problems with crossfire. I almost picked up a pair of 7950's for 320 bucks but I was afraid that I would have issues.

 

[Pilbo_Baggins]

You could ditch the SSD and install one later. Same for the second GTX 760.

Other than that... I'm really not sure.

How is that 7950 treating you?? Just curious cause I found a great deal on them and considered crossfire but read that there were some issues with running two of the.

 

[Fulgurant]

Trying to finalize this build. I need to see if it is possible to get this down another 100 bucks without ditching the SLI config. Thoughts???

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Bu8j

What are you planning to do with it? What's your monitor's native resolution, and so on?

Cause if you're just planning to play games at 1080p, I'd drop the SLI and grab a more expensive single card (but less expensive than two 760s). I apologize if it seems like I'm going against the spirit of your request, but it honestly feels like your rig is a little unbalanced.

Other than that, I have to echo morgoth's thought: the SSD is a bit of a luxury if you're just looking for maximum pixel-pushing power at the lowest possible price. 120 GB is also fairly small, these days. Personally I'd probably either try to find a way to cram a ~250GB SSD into the build, or wait until I could afford one.

You also might rethink the CPU/mobo/cooler scheme. You select a $140 CPU, but then you spend an extra $75 on a water cooler, and pair those with a $120 motherboard. If you have your heart set on overclocking, then that's fine, but if you're just looking for game performance, you could achieve basically the same thing with a Core i5 at stock speeds (and thus, no aftermarket cooler), and with a cheaper motherboard. Or you could reduce your thermal headroom just a bit by buying a cheaper aftermarket air cooler. (Like the Hyper212.)

 

[Pilbo_Baggins]

Trying to finalize this build. I need to see if it is possible to get this down another 100 bucks without ditching the SLI config. Thoughts???

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Bu8j

What are you planning to do with it? What's your monitor's native resolution, and so on?

Cause if you're just planning to play games at 1080p, I'd drop the SLI and grab a more expensive single card (but less expensive than two 760s). I apologize if it seems like I'm going against the spirit of your request, but it honestly feels like your rig is a little unbalanced.

Other than that, I have to echo morgoth's thought: the SSD is a bit of a luxury if you're just looking for maximum pixel-pushing power at the lowest possible price. 120 GB is also fairly small, these days. Personally I'd probably either try to find a way to cram a ~250GB SSD into the build, or wait until I could afford one.

You also might rethink the CPU/mobo/cooler scheme. You select a $140 CPU, but then you spend an extra $75 on a water cooler, and pair those with a $120 motherboard. If you have your heart set on overclocking, then that's fine, but if you're just looking for game performance, you could achieve basically the same thing with a Core i5 at stock speeds (and thus, no aftermarket cooler), and with a cheaper motherboard. Or you could reduce your thermal headroom just a bit by buying a cheaper aftermarket air cooler. (Like the Hyper212.)

First off, thank you for your input. I really appreciate feedback. It will mostly be gaming and some home theater/entertainment on a 50'' 1080p Led TV and occasionally a 42'' of the same specs. I am pretty set on the 760 Sli config, It will give me the the fps I am looking for at 1080p. However you bring up an interesting point. With a 4670k or 3670k I would have the option too overclock later but wouldn't need to right away. Am I correct in assuming there would be no bottle necking issues without OC'ing?? Also what mobo/cpu combo do you suggest strictly for gaming/home theater use??