Rate my $900 budget build

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looks really nice.
two things: could try stepping up the black series WD drives, might have a performance gain there.

other: did not see an aftermarket heatsink, not sure if you have one, or want one, but if you are OC'ing, might be a good choice.

Pick up the Xigmatek 1283 with retention bracket, cant go wrong with those.
 

3lvis

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I would go with a higher clock core 2 duo wolfsdale 45nm CPU ....pick up the combo deal on the E8400.

Your PSU is good for 1 4850 GPU, but lacks the power to utilize the crossfire capability of your Asus P5Q Pro motherboard. I would suggest dumping $50 more into a 750watt corsair PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

4850 is the best value of all the ATI 4000 series cards, but I prefer the MSI one for the cooling and customer support.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127370

All of your other components are solid.
 

KraZZy KiiD

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i was on a very STRICT budget i literally couldnt go a cent over if i did get that i would of needed to buy a better PSU and i ONLY buy corsair PSU's although if rebate goes well i will be getting one