Psu + graphics question

[neraken]

so as of now im preparing to build a computer hopefully in the next couple of weeks but im still not sure what psu to get

right now im looking at a OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY cuz its extremely cheap as of now (<$50)

right now im planning to buy a radeon hd 5670

the question is: if in the future i plan to upgrade my graphics should i crossfire (and is my current psu good enough?) or should i just buy a new one and replace it later?

current build (but always looking for advice to make it cheaper or perform better)

phenom ii x4 955
MSI 890GXM-G65 AM3 AMD 890GX
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Thermaltake V9 Black Edition
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212
SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W

thanks

 

[shovenose]

ocz psus are inconsistent quality, some are good and some arebad...
the fatality series is good as ocz goes...but get something more like the following
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371025
the antec has a $20 mir vs the corsairs $10 mail in rebate

also, you forgot the hard drive(s)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136283
get 2 of these and put them in mirrored raid so if one dies then ur stuff is still there...

 

[neraken]

ah i forgot to mention that i already have a hdd that i bought a few months ago that i will use

WD 500gb 7200rpm 16mb cache

 

[enzo matrix]

I'd go with a new card when you upgrade. Crossfire boards tend to me more expansive, negating the money saved by purchasing a second card down the road. Crossfire/SLI also seems to have less consistent performance. Some games good increase, some games not so much. Also, remember crossfire will never come even close to actually doubling your performance.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

http://www.amd.com/uk/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/ati-radeon-hd-5670-overview/Pages/ati-radeon-hd-5670-system-requirements.aspx

[4i]00 Watt or greater power supply recommended (500 Watt for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode) [/i]

The Antec EA-500 is the best buy for you which will allow crossfire:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

Might consider some of these combos
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007&SubCategory=58&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1

 

[neraken]

ok so i decided to go with single graphics + this

does anyone have any suggestions about a mobo now that i dont need 2 pci-e slots or is the one i have ok?

 

[neraken]

Best answer selected by neraken.

 

[enzo matrix]

Here's the AM3 EVO version of my motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131406

 

[neraken]

ok thanks for the help!