My first computer build

[eevolution]

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum (or any forum actually, this is the first one I've ever joined). So I just bought the last few parts of my computer build today, and want to know what you guys think of it. Also I will eventually upgrade my vid card (first thing I upgrade actually), Should I buy another 7850 and do cf or buy a better single gpu? If just a better gpu which one? Gtx 770, 780, 670, or a hd 7970?

 

Parts list:

Mobo: Asrock z77 extreme4

Cpu: i5 3570k

Gpu: Visiontek 7850

Psu: Xion AXP-700k14xe 700w semi modular

Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout

HDD: WD Blue 1tb

Ram: 8gb 1600mhz Kingston hyperx red

Cpu cooler: Coolermaster hyper 212 evo

[melchiorvester]

looks awesome!

What price point are you looking at for a new GPU?

[extremescouter]

Welcome to the forum! Looks like a good build, but I would probably say get a better single GPU when you upgrade. Crossfire right now is having frame rating problems, so I would probably suggest going to the 780, if you have the budget. It also depends on your usage scenario, as CUDA is very useful for video editing and rendering, but overall, the 780 would be a great choice. 

[Jozi]

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum (or any forum actually, this is the first one I've ever joined). So I just bought the last few parts of my computer build today, and want to know what you guys think of it. Also I will eventually upgrade my vid card (first thing I upgrade actually), Should I buy another 7850 and do cf or buy a better single gpu? If just a better gpu which one? Gtx 770, 780, 670, or a hd 7970?

You should buy better single gpu. It all comes down to how much you have money to spend on new gpu, but you can't go wrong with any of those gpu's. And if you are buying new hardware buy the latest (770, 780 or 7970). 8xxx series is also coming so stay tuned for that too.

[eevolution]

I don't plan on upgrading for atleast 3 months (I'm getting tons of extra overtime in a few months, so I will purchase then). So my budget well be around 700, but if I really don't want to spend that much on a video card, unless its absolutely worth it. Also I do plan on doing some LP's and minor video editing so nothing to major.

[Dave :)]

Thread moved to New Builds & Planning. :)

[WoodenMarker]

Aside from the overkill psu--A cx430 would've been more than enough, everything else looks fine.

That psu could power a 780 or titan without a hitch. 

If you're upgrading the gpu, get a 7950. When both overclocked, the 7950/7970 are quite close in performance while the 7950 is $100 cheaper.

[CaptiveCloud]

PSU: overkill, a smaller one will do great as well.

GPU: I prefer a better single GPU over 2 weaker one's, it also eliminates any possible SLI/CrossfireX issues. A card that's great at the moment is the 7950, it's cheaper then a 670, and overclocks great.

[eevolution]

Alright thanks :) and yeah I figured I could've went lower on the psu, but being my first build I was very parnoid about my parts. Also thanks for the help on the video card.