Suggestions on hopeful future ready gaming rig

[mdowney916]

Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month

Budget Range: Around 1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, watching movies, internet

Parts Not Required: mouse, keyboard, monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com, but if they are cheaper anywhere else by all means...

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: Already purchased the sandy bridge i5 other than that no preference

Overclocking:Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Monitor Resolution:1920x1080

Additional Comments:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19071725

 

[Pezcore27]

I would change that PSU to this:

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W

and the HDD to this:

Samsung by Seagate Spinpoint F3 500GB

Both are better options than the Raidmax PSU and the Hitachi HDD you have selected, although it will raise your total price by like $25.

 

[mdowney916]

Yeah, I was not sure at all on the PSU but I will change those. Thank you! Will the 520W be enough power for crossfire later on?

 

[Pezcore27]

Using 2x 6950's, no. You will need a bigger PSU.

With a single 6950, you are roughly at 490-500w of consumption, with all components considered. 2x 6950 is going to put you roughly around 750-760w.