Need some info on new build.

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Ok i need a little help, i am building a gaming rig and want to stay under $1000 i have some stuff listed below. Tell me what you guys think and i want to make sure everything is compatible and also need some help on picking some video cards.


CrossFireX: Yes


Case: Sunbeam - http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-transformer-case-black.html


Mobo: Asus - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733


CPU: AMD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103846


PSU: Carsair 750W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-006&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo




And thats all i have so far please let me know if you have any suggestions and i would like some help on the video cards and some other options as well (HDDs, Blue Ray drives ect.) and i want to try to keep it under $800 but can go $1000


 
Solution
Based on the following three performance tests I will suggest some possible build ideas that would fall into your budget range. http://www.techspot.com/review/305 [...] page7.html, http://www.techspot.com/review/336 [...] page5.html, http://www.techspot.com/review/405 [...] page5.html
CPU- Intel Core i5 2400 $190 or Intel Core i5 2500k $225
GPU- Nvidia GTX 560Ti $240 or AMD Radeon HD 6950 1Gb $240 Or Higher if possible
Motherboard- P67 ASRock Extreme 4 $160 Z68 Gigabyte UD3P $160 Depends on your connection needs, perfered brand (if any), and style choices
PSU- Single card- Corsair CX600 V2 600w $70 or Silverstone Strider 600w $70
Multicard- Antec Earthwatts 750 750w $90
RAM- 4Gb GSkill Ripjaw X DDR3 1333mhz $47
8Gb GSkill Sniper DDR3...