Pap got a credit card... time to max it -- 900ish gaming built

[davistn8]

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this evening

BUDGET RANGE: 900 plus or minus 75$
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (sc2, dIII, tf2)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTSurchasing from newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES: ati / amd

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680 x 1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a quiet PC

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alright aths some info. heres the components i have selected so far.
just looking at:
- selecting an appropriate mother board,
- choosing between 2x 4850's or 1 of the 5xxx variety with the intention of adding an additional one when it becomes necessary.
- choosing memory. im a real noob at timings and all that. just lookin for ddr3 4 or 6 gigs dont really care.

anny surrrrgestions?!

i like the 5xxx cards for their dx11 support but the 4850 provides a ton of muscle for hardly any investment. whats the story here?!

 

[MadAdmiral]

CPU/Mobo: X3 440 and Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 $197 after rebate
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2 GB 1600 mhz CAS Latency 7 $115
HDD: Seagate 7200.12 500 GB $55
GPU: HD 5850 $315
Case/PSU: Antec 300 Illusion and Earthwatts 650W $130
Optical: Cheap SATA DVD burner $25
HSF: Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus $29

Total: $866.

Crossfiring right away isn't very smart. The 5770+ are also a lot more powerful than the older cards and use a lot less power, making them ideal for Crossfiring down the road.