$750 system (first rig)

[wtfsup]

hey guys I wanted to make a nice gaming rig for 700-750 tell me what ya think
i wana use a i5-760 cus its only $169 at micro center which is so close to the phenom on newegg so yeah.

Also what do u guys think of video cards I want to end up having a sli or crossfire setup whats better? (was thinking Gtx270 or 6870s) only buying one card for now tho.

i5-760 cheap

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0341729]

thanks in advance guys really need some help. This is my first gaming rig so thanks.

lol forgot the ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...=240_pin_ddr3_1600_4gb-_-20-231-193-_-Product

total 810.51/770.51 after rebates. (a lil high)

 

[Proximon]

You were doing OK until you got to the Raidmax PSU.

First though, get a 6870. Same performance, lower temps, lower power consumption.

As to the PSU:
Seasonic S12II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
There is no question, this is the best you'll find for this price, and more than enough power for your system

Corsair
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

Rosewill/ATNG
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182199

 

[wtfsup]

this is the update with the new psu and video card

596.79+ 185 for cpu(tax)= 781.79- 20 mr 761.79 (still kinda expensive)

ohh and anyone know a decent screen.(1080p i guess)