Yet Another "Rate this build" thread

[Kerosinek]

Well since my plan of ordering a barebones kit from cyberpower didnt work out, I'm left building one on my own. This is what I've decided on so far, please let me know what you guys think and what changes you would make. I'd like to keep this build closer to $1,000 so suggestions that would shave off a few dollars are much appreciated Also, am I correct in assuming that this will handle Crysis on very high with a playable frame rate?

Case:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Mobo:
BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

PSU:
Corsair 750TX
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Video 1:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Video 2:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

RAM:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
Newegg.com - OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

CPU cooler:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

CD/DVD:
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

OS:
Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems

I've kind of got my heart set on the crossfire as I'm playing at 1920x1200 and sometimes hook my computer up to my 60" TV, I may go with a dual monitor setup in the near future as well. In one of the newegg reviews for the card I picked though it says it takes up 2 slots... Will I even be able to crossfire with that particular 4850? If there is a single card out there that is roughly the same price ($400) that will perform better, let me know. As for the CPU, I'm still not sure if I want to go with the quad core or a cheaper, faster dual core. I will be overclocking this computer regardless of what I get but I probably wont go crazy with it, I know the dual cores OC better but would a quad core be better in the long run?

Like I said though, I'd like to keep this build around $1000 but it currently sits at $1240...

 

[Shady090]

This PSU is at $69.99
Newegg.com - Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

 

[Spit-wad]

4870x2 if u can drop an extra 150

the build you have is 800 without the video card, and all those parts are fine... the ram has a nice rebate on it right now too.

either go with a 4850, 4870, or 4870x2, depending on how much you're willing to spend

 

[stalin90]

id drop the 4850's and get a 4870, and crossfire later or 4870x2


also i got the same cooler its great but id get this backplate for it:
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

 

[Redmo0n]

Get a 4870 and keep the Corsair as they are really good.

Change the CPU to a E8400/E8500 if you want a bit of a performance gain, otherwise keep the q6600 and overclock it, 4 cores will be handy down the line.

Good build.

 

[baron5]

the thing about crossfire on this board is it wont be at full 16x bandwidth, the second card only 8x, so is probably better to buy one 4870, unless you want to go x38/48 for full 16x bandwidth.

 

[Kerosinek]

the thing about crossfire on this board is it wont be at full 16x bandwidth, the second card only 8x, so is probably better to buy one 4870, unless you want to go x38/48 for full 16x bandwidth.

I decided on this motherboard Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Think that would work fine?

Also, is there ANYTHING at all I would need to build this computer other than what I have listed?

 

[Redmo0n]

The pro version is great if you can afford it.

Everything seems good to go.

 

[Nagasama]

one 4870 is bueno. 4870 x2 are having numerous driver problems. as far as "very high playable framerate" that depends on your resolution. which is...?
a single 4850 will probably struggle with very high crysis at anything over 1280.