Critique/suggestions before submitting order

PokerPlex

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Hey guys! I just wanted to see if I could get some suggestions or improvements on my new build.

I would like to keep my budget this time around to ~$2000.
I already have: HDD(s), monitor(s), peripherals, DVD drives, software.

Let me know what you think. I'm buying everything off Newegg.

Case: Antec Twelve Hundred
Case cooling (two optional fans): Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm
PSU: SPARKLE 1250W
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (7-7-7-24)
Video: x2 SAPPHIRE 100314SR Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 (two for CrossFireX)
SSD: G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series 120GB 2.5" SATA II (for OS/games)
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2GHz
CPU Cooling: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm
Mobo: MSI 890FXA-GD70 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s


Thanks!
 

PokerPlex

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Even though this is my ~10th or so build (for myself), I find it's easy to miss some glaringly obvious things. Just need another set of eyes :).
 
you don't need 1250W for 2 6870s, and Sparkle isn't a highly regarded PSU brand. I'd get an XFX or Corsair 750W instead.

If you're going to overclock (which your cooler suggests), get the less expensive 1075t, which by all reports can overclock AMAZINGLY well.

I'd get the better Kingwin XT-1264 or the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ for overclocking. 120mm fans on the cooler are a must for overclocking.

as for the motherboard, the 890 is fine.

case aesthetics are your choice, but I've never liked $100+ cases