Budget Build ~$800

[FatCat555]

Hey guys, I'm new to the site but after reading all the wonderful advice and seeing all the great responses I thought I would come here and join the community! Consequently, I am looking for advice on my new build (already have my case picked out):

GPU:
Radeon HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814102908

RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231455

CPU:
AMD Phenom II X4 960T Zosma 3.0GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819103995

PSU:
Corsair 650Tx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817139005

HDD:
Hitatchi 750Gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822145532

MOBO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128519

With the current hike in HDD prices, I think thats where the room for most improvement is, but let me know what you guys think! Thank you so much!

 

[jmsellars1]

You only need 500-550W with that GPU. I'd also get a slightly smaller hard drive if you can take the hit on capacity. I'd save money there and buy an HD 6870 or possibly HD 6950 1GB.

 

[cutebeans]

Best get this than a Hitachi drive.

Seagate Barracuda 1tb $70 PROMO PROMO
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/875542/Seagate-Barracuda-720012-ST31000524AS-1-TB/

Get this PowerColor 6870! You won't regret it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378

Get this CX500 + 8gb ram. You won't need more than 500w with your set up
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.776781

 

[allix24]

I'd watch it with the Powercolour cards, many people seem to be having problems with reliability, If I were you I would save an extra $15 up and get this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561
Much more trusted brand.

 

[eiknarf]

Got excited about that HDD last night when I came across it, but it's a no go. Not sure if it's ymmv... it says delivery only, and when I put my zip code in, it then says out of stock. wah wah

 

[cutebeans]

I'd watch it with the Powercolour cards, many people seem to be having problems with reliability, If I were you I would save an extra $15 up and get this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561
Much more trusted brand.

How is XFX a much more trusted brand? PowerColor is better. XFX has a crazy RMA process and most of the time they don't even honor their warranties.

Don't get an XFX.