Okay, so I posted my build before and got a lot of helpful feedback. I changed the Asrock mobo to an Asus, for overclocking software mostly. I changed my HDD to an SSD in hopes that 120GB will last long enough for me to save up for a giant HDD. I think it'll last. I changed the 7870 to an HIS IceQ 7950. It just makes sense, I think. Check out this build, and give me inputs! I think I can find a better price for the 7950, with a rebate. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xKaB
Let me know what you think. I think it's awwwwwriighhhtt.
Although I can't seem to find any 7950s at all right now. Hm. Maybe you all can recommend some sites that have it? Newegg is out of stock and all the others are the X2 that's out of the budget.
And do you think I'll need a 750 watt PSU? Apparently the CPU used up to 200W and the GPU uses up to 300W under load. That's crazy.
Go here add in all ur parts and calculate ur estimated wattage http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Awesommmme! I was wondering if there was such a tool. It says I'll use aroung 500 Watts minimum under 95% load. So 650 should be okay for now. Thanks!
Bump. Any component specific comments? Problems with the IceQ 7950? Do all the parts play nicely? Does anyone have a build really similar to this? I'd love to hear from you if you do.