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Hi. This is my first time trying to build my own computer and I want to get as much feedback as possible on the set-up before I make the purchase!! My purposes for the computer are gaming, specifically FFXIV, and general use (internet, word, etc.). Here's the build that I have so far. Any advice on improving it would be greatly appreciated (I'd like to keep the build below $650).

CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819103808
GPU
GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 GV-R577SO-1GD Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814125327
Motherboard
MSI 770-G45 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813130250
PSU
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W Power Supply compatible with core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817341018
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822148451
DVD/CD Drive
LITE-ON 22X DVD Writer Black IDE Model iHAP422-98 LightScribe Support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827106328
Memory
A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820211409
Case
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811147153

This comes to about $650 before $50 in mail in rebates

One thing that I need to make sure will work properly is crossfiring 5770s in the future (is this a good enough/high enough wattage PSU?) Thanks in advance for helping and making my build better!!!!!!
 
Solution
^ That mobo doesnt have x8x8 Crossfire and also that 700W PSU is not a good performer...

Here is a build...
X4 955 + XFX 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.454693

Lian-Li K58 + 4GB DDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.469378

ASRock 870A Extreme - Does x8x8 Crossfire and also SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198

HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

HDD -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
or
$20 off with promo code EMCYWZV45, ends 8/23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

DVD...

potpies4you

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Wow, thanks a lot for the help. I just have a couple questions. Someone told me that if I were to crossfire the 5770s I would need a 700-750w PSU? Is that not necessarily true, will the one you suggested be more than sufficient?

Also, will I need extra cooling with this build? If so, what would you recommend (again, if I'm going to crossfire eventually, will the cooling be necessary?)

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, you've already been very helpful.
Lastly, will this set-up let me use HDMI to connect it to my T.V. to use as a monitor?

Edit: also, should I just fork out the extra $12 to get the x4 965 processor instead of the x4 955? would it make enough of a difference? Thanks again.
 
^ With that PSU, you can even run 2x HD 5870s...

As for cooling, maybe additional case fans for exhaust and intake when you go Crossfire...CPU cooling if you will be overclocking...

Yes, you should be able to connect via HDMI...

And after the price cut, the 965 looks fine...