Constructive Criticism for my first build

[Jas0nL666s]

Hello.... I'm new to the forum and new to building.. A little about myself- I'm currently the Network\Security manager for a decent sized company with multiple offices around the globe. My area of expertise lies in configuring and maintaining servers and security appliances as well as monitoring. I have always been big on buying the latest and greatest as far as the jobsite goes. However, I decided I would build my own PC from scratch, the way I wanted it to be, and also give it the ability to expand as technology grows. Below is a list of what I have. Most of it was delivered in the last week with a couple components still floating around the country. My questions are as follows:

1. Is this going to be decent as far as gaming and HD movies go?
2. What am I missing that I should order asap?

* A side note- I'm 100% AMD :p

Okay, so here is what I am working with:

ASUSTek M5A97 MoBo -
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM3Plus/M5A97/

AMD FX-6100 Processor-
http://products.amd.com/en-us/DesktopCPUDetail.aspx?id=772&f1=AMD+FX+6-Core+Black+Edition&f2=FX+6100&f3=3300&f4=1000&f5=AM3%2b&f6=&f7=32nm&f8=95+W&f9=5200&f10=False&f11=False&f12=True

Plextor Blu Ray Player
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4957045&CatId=3635

Plextor DVD Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7030574&CatId=1624

Corsair Vengeance RAM 32GB total
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025812&CatId=3473

HIS HD Radeon Video Card x2 running CrossFire
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=322843&sku=H231-6670

M-Audio AudioPhile Sound Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5586744&CatId=4491

Coolmax 700w PS
http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDetailsPower.asp?item=CL-500B&details=overview&subcategory=120mm&category=single

XION Vantage Case
http://www.xionusa.com/Product-case-XIONVantage.asp

Windows 7 64-bit

Aerocool Fan Controller
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7020076&CatId=501

SilenX iXtrema (2) Chassis Fans 120mm
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5472134&sku=S23-1048

D-Link Wireless Xtreme N card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2755285&CatId=2701

Western Digital 1TB Black Caviar Hard Drive x3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6076939&CatId=2459


I was going to go with a decent liquid cooler, but I need to source parts to mod a kit.

I plan on running the 3 Caviars in RAID 10

So that's what I have thus far. Any suggestions on additional Items I will need? I know it's only a 700w PS, but I figured it should be enough. Should I upgrade to an 850w or am I good?

[RickyTick]

Hello.... I'm new to the forum and new to building..

Welcome to the forums. Glad to have you.



Corsair Vengeance RAM 32GB total
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025812&CatId=3473

Not sure how you're going to get 32gb of ram in there with this kit.



HIS HD Radeon Video Card x2 running CrossFire
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=322843&sku=H231-6670

That's a pretty low end card. Even using that in Crossfire, you'd probably be better with a single HD 6950.



Coolmax 700w PS
http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDetailsPower.asp?item=CL-500B&details=overview&subcategory=120mm&category=single
Should I upgrade to an 850w or am I good?

If you plan to run Crossfire, as well as 3 hard drives, a sound card, and 2 optical drives, you may want to consider an 850 watt psu, just for the extra insurance.

[ARchamps]

I would get the 6950 since you stated you like getting the "latest and greatest". A single 6950 will run Battlefield 3 on Ultra settings, meaning you'll be able to run about any game that is out right now! I agree with going with an 850W PSU as well for all those components.

Seems like you know what you are doing and everything looks great. The only other thing I can think of is maybe an SSD and a monitor (it wasn't listed).

Good luck!