Final Words

[smittyt33]

Alright, I think I have everything chosen out for the most part. I'm just looking for anyone's final words of advice. Thanks in advance.

Here's my build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k $209.99, (After rebate) Free Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

MoBo: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 $129.99, $7.87 Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271&Tpk=ASRock%20Z68%20Extreme3

GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6870 (Already bought it.) $149.99, (After rebate) Free Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521

RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 $49.99, Free Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

PSU: XFX Core Edition PRO850W $99.99, (After rebate) $5.99 Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207011

Total: Just over $650

I know the power supply is a little overkill, but if I ever want to crossfire and have everything over-clocked I don't want to worry about there being enough power. ? (Still even overkill in that situation?)
Talking about over-clocking, I'm probably going to need a CPU Cooler, what would you recommend?
Also, an HDD. I have a 1TB External Hard Drive that I'll keep most of my stuff on, so I don't need much space, just enough for the OS install, etc. Any suggestions? (Something reliable, fast, and not too expensive. Haha)

 

[sosofm]

HDD : Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 90$
CPU COOLER : COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 35$
Your PSU is good you have enough power for future upgrades ( Crossfire ,overclock)

 

[Zero_]

Nice build.

Even for CF, I'd say 850W is still overkill. 700W should be plenty, and I've seen it done on 600W without a hitch. Still, nice price on the 850W.

As for the cooler, CM Hyper Evo all the way.

How much are you planning to spend on storage. If you have a decent external drive for data, might as well spend $100 on a 60GB SSD. Upto you though. The same money will get you a 500GB internal drive.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the RAM, but if you are in the mood for a bit of tweaking, check out the new Samsung 30nm RAM. Those apparently clock like crazy and run super efficient in both power and heat.