$800 r9 280x build for later crossfire

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bdm665

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I have a $800 budget for a system which i can later add another r9 280x for crossfire. I am wondering if this build in the link http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bdm665/saved/2CRr is this the best bang for my buck. Or can i make a similar build for slightly less without losing to much performance? It will mainly be for Battlefield 4,mine-craft, internet searching and writing in word. I am including the windows 8 and an optical drive in the build.

My main goal is to make a build which i can get very good gaming performance and that can be later crossfired later on when i have the money by just adding another graphics card.

 
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Here's what I would do (sorry it's a bit more expensive):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:...
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bdm665

bdm665

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Nice. So would i need a cooler now with only one 280x or should i look into adding it when I add the second?
 
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Here's what I would do (sorry it's a bit more expensive):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $941.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-24 00:54 EDT-0400)

Downgraded processor to FX-8320 to fit in a Hyper 212 EVO.
Two sticks of ram so you can utilize dual channel memory.
Better quality case. Raidmax is one of the worst computer component company out there.
I wouldn't touch Coolmax psus. They are low quality, which means that if you stress it out then it has a higher chance to blow up. Also, 750w psu isn't enough to crossfire and overclock. You're safer with 850w.
 
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