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[Parsnip]

Heres what Im thinking so far for gaming around the $500 mark ...

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150515
Power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Mobo: Not sure yet thinking about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198

I have a 1680x1050 monitor already, and windows 7.

 

[batuchka]

Hmm that Asrock is crossfire capable and while HD 6850CF is not power hogging as far as multi GPU goes i would hit a nice 600-650 watter 80+ and be set

 

[WR2]

One of the XFX XXX 650W PSUs would cost about the same (after rebate) as that excellent Seasonic 520W PSU.
XFX 650 W XXX Edition Power Supply Review

 

[Parsnip]

Do I need the 650?

 

[WR2]

Only if you're thinking about a 2nd HD 6850.
With just one a ~500W would be a good match.

 

[Parsnip]

Only if you're thinking about a 2nd HD 6850.
With just one a ~500W would be a good match.

Honestly I don't plan on more than one card any time soon. Is the seasonic good?

 

[WR2]

Better than just 'good'. See that JonnyGuru review linked above.