Opinions on build

[Zactory]

hi just looking for some other opinions on my current selections for my new build.
im mostly going to be gaming on it and hope to push all the power and performance from games like the up coming battlefield 3 and crysis 1 and 2.

is there anything i could improve or do without etc.

Intel System

Specification

Processor. Core i5 2500k 3.3GHz
Motherboard. Gigabyte GA-P67X-UD3-B3
RAM. A-Data 8GB DDR3 1333MHz 2x4 for DC
Hard Drive. 1TB Western Digital Black Edition SATA-3 64MB 7200rpm
Video card. Sapphire 4GB ATI Radeon HD6990
Case. Coolermaster Storm Scout Mid Tower
Power Supply. ADATA 750 Watt ATX2
Onboard Hi-Definition Audio
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Interact Surge Guard
After Market coolers. Thermalright Ultra -120

 

[huron]

I don't see a budget on your list.

If it were me, I would spring the $100 or so for a SSD - makes a huge difference in load times for your common things - OS, Programs, etc. That would be in addition (SSD for OS/programs, HDD for storage).

I've never used an ADATA PSU, but generally trust Antec, Corsair, and SeaSonic. I just don't want my $1000+ build to blow because of a less than quality PSU.

 

[Zactory]

thanks huron. should i still stick with around 750 watt for the psu? and yes i shall go with the ssd in addition do you recomend a brand?

ps budget is around $4000 nz

 

[boiler1990]

I highly doubt 750W will be enough for a 6990. 2x6970s (same specs as 6990 at higher clocks) require an 850W PSU. I'd also go for a solid Corsair or Seasonic.

Do you plan on upgrading the GPU later down the road? If not, spring for 2x6970s rather than a single 6990 because they're faster and will OC better (if you take that route). I believe you can 3-way crossfire 6970s as well, if you get the right motherboard.

 

[huron]

I'll agree with boiler...those are power hungry and do perform better as individual cards.

Unless you were planning another 6990, 2 6970s would be the way to go.

I've got an OCZ Vertex2 - was cheap for 60GB (under $90) and is about the right size for the items I would need on an OS/Programs drive....just a few games, Win7, MS Office, utilities (AntiVirus, etc). The rest of my stuff is all on the other drive.

I like the OCZ...it performs well, but there are better ones out there now...check out Anandtech if you want to check out the benchmarks, but I would say if you haven't had an SSD, that you'll be blown away by just having one, whether it is the absolute top performer.

 

[Zactory]

thanks for the info guys im thankfull for your help.
so you think a xfire of the 6970s what perform better than a single 6990?
and yess il be sure to obtain an ssd.
plus ive heard from other sources that a 750watt would be plenty but you are pretty sure it wouldnt i take it?
plus lets say if i just went with a single monitor for the time being, what do you suggest i go for im not to sure what would be the best for my setup what res and stuff. ps what would you have to say about my motherboard is it any good?

 

[boiler1990]

so you think a xfire of the 6970s what perform better than a single 6990?

All the benchmarks say so

plus ive heard from other sources that a 750watt would be plenty but you are pretty sure it wouldnt i take it?

CF 6970s will require 850W for proper headroom, so there's no way the 6990 would run well on 750W. You could do it, but you shouldn't; you'd wear out the PSU and you'd lose any sort of 80+ efficiencies that it was certified for.

plus lets say if i just went with a single monitor for the time being, what do you suggest i go for im not to sure what would be the best for my setup what res and stuff.

If you were going with a large 27-30" monitor (2560x1600), the 6970s are the best performers by far. If you're sticking with 1920x1080, I would suggest a GTX 580.

ps what would you have to say about my motherboard is it any good?

That mobo should be a good board; the P67-UD4 is a great board, and the P67X-UD3 is very similar.