[New System Build] $~1000 Gaming PC Build

hayab250

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a week

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Requires all parts. Monitor, OS, Keyboard and mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Doesn't matter

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes, in the near future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200



Antec 900 Case and Antec EA 650W PSU Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.193711
$145

Acer 22" WS Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145
$150

EVGA 123 750i SLI Board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188026
$146

Core2Duo E8500 and Artic Freezer 7 Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.186363
$211

EVGA GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition and OCZ Reaper 2X2GB DDR2 1066 RAM Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.187109
$253

WD Caviar 320 GB HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=wd3200aaks
$55

LG Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
$24

Artic Silver 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
$9

Logitech Keyboard and mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126017
$12

OS - Windows 7 RC
Free


The total with shipping comes down to $1030.
I'm a little over my max budget, but I think it's worth it.


I'm going to get another GTX 260 for SLI Mode in a month or two, would the antec earthwatts 650W have enough juice? Or would it really be necessary to spend $50 more and buy an earthwatts 750W?



Feedback? Opinions?
 
I would dump that Nvidia chipset and get a better/cheaper board. This board is xfire compatible and can save a few $$.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
ATI tends to have better price/performance on video cards anyway. You could xfire a couple 4870's and have a much nicer system. For that the 650 earthwatts probably isn't going to be enough. This psu would be enough for that system
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009&Tpk=corsair%20850