Is this gaming rig good to go?

motheninja

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Core i7-960
EVGA X58 Classified 4-Way SLI Motherboard
2 ATI RADEON HD 5870 1GB GD in crossfireX
2 WD VelociRaptor 300GB Hard Drive in RAID 0
1TB Caviar Black
1TB Samsung F3
2TB Fantom Green(external hdd)
Ultra ChillTec Black Overclocking CPU Cooler
Windows 7 Home Premium
Corsair Dominator


Peripherals:
G15 Logitech Keyboard 12GB, 1600MHz
G500 Mouse
(2)23" Samsung Monitor (side left and right)
40" Westinghouse 1080p TV (center)
Logitech X-540's (going to get soon from a buddy for $10! :p )


Now here is the thing. Iam not sure how big of a PSU to get.

(OCZ 700w Modular PSU)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018&cm_re=700w_psu-_-17-341-018-_-Product

Would that suffice or do I need a 850w? I will never have more than 2 GPU's at once so.......

what do you guys recommend? Lastly is the case! I have no idea what to pick. Should I just get the largest one I can? Also, what is YOUR favorite case?

My budget is $400 left for the case and psu. if it is a newegg combo that would be nice because any extra money is going towards a Logitech MX Revolution Mouse.
 
1. Nehalem wayyy overpriced for gaming rig

Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: January 2011
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu-core-i5-2500k-amd-e350,2843.html

2. If u going single GPU all the way there are $199AR HD 5870s floating but superior CF scaling means HD 6k all the way ^^

3. I'd rather u have a 1TB storage and 60GB SSD cos the V.Raptors days are numbered

4. My fav current case is the NZXT Phantom and for high end gaming i would look at 2GB HD 6950?


HD 6K: Cayman Crossfire in Eyefinity scaling
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/wiki/AMD_Radeon_6970_6950_-_Featured_Review_Page_11
 
Hello motheninja;

Once you get the video card(s) choice settled you can get the right PSU to match.
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700 might not be the best choice. Dual 5870s want 4x 6pin PCI-e power connectors and the PSU has just 1x 6pin and 1x 6+2pin. There are ways around that but none that look good in a high end system.
 

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