Rate my first build please

vostro89

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This build isnt underway yet. I still need to order the cpu, gpu and an ssd before Ill start putting it together. I will document with photos for those who are interest once the rest of the components arrive.

The rig is for (aside from gaming) web/graphic design, video editing and some occasional 3d rendering.
I dont plan on OC'ing from the word go but in 3 years ill buy a second gpu and run in x-fire and OC if i feel the need.

Part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2UdWA


Only thing not on the list is the antec kuhler h2o 650 (as its not on their system) and hdd's as im going to use what ive already got. Of course ssd is just for OS amd core programs/apps.

Lemme know what you guys think! All feedback appreciated.

 
heres a very good performance build with 2crossfire

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2WGPj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2WGPj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2WGPj/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£106.55 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£100.38 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£77.57 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£63.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) (£163.70 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) (£163.70 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 ATX Mid Tower Case (£98.41 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£78.29 @ Dabs)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (£14.71 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £935.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 12:55 GMT+0000)
 

i'd switch the power supply for sure for a more trustable brand like XFX, SeaSonic, Antec, Corsair, etc.
 
I trust scan:http://www.scan.co.uk/products/750w-be-quiet!-power-zone-full-modular-single-12v-rail-cool-off-feature-3-fan-control-built
Besides I've already got the PSU.
Generally my experience with anything from a German manufacturer is good. Parts have very high build quality and the price matches or exceeds that of the aforementioned brands same spec counterparts.