Building a new PC (Phenom II 965 BE + other stuff)

Hi, I'm building my first custom built pc and I wanted to get a second opinion to make sure these parts are all compatible and how well will they work. Here's what I'm shooting for so far:

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Directx: DX 11
Monitor: ASUS VW266H Black 25.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Graphics Cards: new Radeon evergreen R800 series (2 of them with firecrossx; not the x2 solutions)
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard: MSI 790FX-GD70
Memory: Corsair Dominator (6GB DDR3)

So this is what I got so far! Basically need a good system that supports crossfirex and 64bit really well, what do you think? Not too shabby of a setup, huh? I'm still looking into power supply, chassis, fan and sound card (let me know if you have any suggestions btw). I know some of this stuff isn't out yet but I'm not exactly a pro at compatibility, so idk if you can already tell me if these graphics cards will be compatible with x. Also these are the games I'm really looking forward to playing on my new setup!

- F.E.A.R. 2 (OMG SO GOOD! FAVORITE FPS OF ALL TIME!)
- X3 Terran Conflict
- And whatever other good games are coming out!

Quick responses please and thank you!

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Hi, I'm building my first custom built pc and I wanted to get a second opinion to make sure these parts are all compatible and how well will they work. Here's what I'm shooting for so far:

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Directx: DX 11
Monitor: ASUS VW266H Black 25.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Graphics Cards: new Radeon evergreen R800 series (2 of them with firecrossx; not the x2 solutions)
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard: MSI 790FX-GD70
Memory: Corsair Dominator (6GB DDR3)

So this is what I got so far! Basically need a good system that supports crossfirex and 64bit really well, what do you think? Not too shabby of a setup, huh? I'm still looking into power supply, chassis, fan and sound card (let me know if you have any suggestions btw). I know some of this stuff isn't out yet but I'm not exactly a pro at compatibility, so idk if you can already tell me if these graphics cards will be compatible with x. Also these are the games I'm really looking forward to playing on my new setup!

- F.E.A.R. 2 (OMG SO GOOD! FAVORITE FPS OF ALL TIME!)
- X3 Terran Conflict
- And whatever other good games are coming out!

Quick responses please and thank you!

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Buy a PSU from 650W or more...buy an Antec full tower or Thermaltake full...this cases come with more that one fan, usually 4 or more....about sound cards i don't know...

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Buy a PSU from 650W or more...buy an Antec full tower or Thermaltake full...this cases come with more that one fan, usually 4 or more....about sound cards i don't know...

Thanks for your quick reply, it was very helpful! I'll be sure to look up that antec tower =]
Now just waiting for some replies on the compatibility of these parts.

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Thanks for your quick reply, it was very helpful! I'll be sure to look up that antec tower =]
Now just waiting for some replies on the compatibility of these parts.

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Ok, the OS is supported, the RAM (dual channel) and the GPU too, the crossfire is supported by the mobo...I'm not sure if the CPU is supported, i try wih the web page of MSI but is down...but IMO the CPU is supported, the mobo is AM3 and the processor too...

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Ok, the OS is supported, the RAM (dual channel) and the GPU too, the crossfire is supported by the mobo...I'm not sure if the CPU is supported, i try wih the web page of MSI but is down...but IMO the CPU is supported, the mobo is AM3 and the processor too...

Wow thanks a bunch! You sound pretty sure but can I please get some more people to confirm this?

Also update: I think I want this hard drive but idk seems WAY cheap for a TB O.O any thoughts?
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148433

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Still patiently waiting for more responses =]

Calling all tech pros out there!

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