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[Build Ready] Gaming & Video/Photo Editing System. Already ordered GPU's...just need some looks at the other parts.
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Putting together a gaming & professional video/photo editing computer. I've received advice on a build from r/buildapcforme (link: http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcforme/comments/1k026r/1500_budget_videophoto_editing_and_gaming_pc_with/ )

I recently bought the two 7950's because they were too cheap to pass up...so that's the only part I'm not flexible on. Would appreciate advise on the rest of the build, and whether or not anything is incompatible.

Some notes:

  • I don't plan on OC'ing the CPU much (if at all), so not sure if I need a CPU cooler. I do, however, plan on OC'ing the GPU's slightly (if possible).

  • This will be my first time trying Crossfire, so I want to make sure I'm setting everything up well to fully utilize both cards.

  • I plan on working/playing off single or dual-1080p monitors mostly, but I also intend to use the system as a "steam box" (linking up to my TV using HDMI and have it function as a living room game console).

  • My budget was roughly $1500 (I've already found lower prices than the ones listed here, and the 7950s only cost me $380 total), but I'm not opposed to spending a little more if it will get me a little more bang for my buck.

  • Carrying over optical drives, monitors, mice/keyboard, and other accessories from my previous system.

  • One big question: will all of this fit in the mid-tower I listed? I honestly have no idea. I could go full if needed.

Anyway here's the build. Any and all tips would be very much appreciated! :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $309.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $159.99 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $134.99 @ Newegg
Storage Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $212.99 @ NCIX US
Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $62.99 @ NCIX US
Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $62.99 @ NCIX US
Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) $299.98 @ Outlet PC
Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) $299.98 @ Outlet PC
Wireless Network Adapter Rosewill N900PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $33.99 @ Newegg
Case NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case $99.84 @ TigerDirect
Power Supply Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $152.47 @ TigerDirect
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $1805.20
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-24 21:13 EDT-0400

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