Looking for help on this build

[falcon7xx]

I put together a build in November to buy a new computer in my price range of $1,500. I finally am ready to get it, but some of the parts are out of stock. Looking for some address on which parts i should replace these out of stock parts with.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1341.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-26 00:33 EST-0500)


The SSD Drive, CPU cooler & power supply are all out of stock.

 

[g-unit1111]

Get a single 7970 GHZ edition instead of dual 7950's: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125439

Then for SSD get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211597

And for CPU cooler get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

And for power supply get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

 

[falcon7xx]

Get a single 7970 GHZ edition instead of dual 7950's: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125439

Then for SSD get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211597

And for CPU cooler get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

And for power supply get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

Why should i go with 1 Video Card instead of 2?

 

[zdbc13]

1 card has several advantages. Simplicity, ease of build, simpler driver setup. Also it avoids the problems that occasionally occur with multiple cards - tearing, stuttering, etc. Probably the most important is the upgrade path is so much better. With 2 cards you have to trash both of them to upgrade your video system. With 1 card you can just add another like it and get a substantial boost.

 

[falcon7xx]

but wont 2 7950's give me more Graphics Power then 1 7970.

 

[zdbc13]

Yes it will but what I said before applies. A pair of 7950s will be great. Not much upgrade path for the future....

http://www.ocaholic.ch/xoops/html/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=751&page=6

 

[g-unit1111]

but wont 2 7950's give me more Graphics Power then 1 7970.

It's always better to start with a single card than to go with a dual card configuration. The reason being is that it gives you a lot of flexibility when the time comes to upgrade and you can use lower wattage power supplies which will save you money in the long run.