DMLTerraOblivionageYeah, I really don't think I'll be playing many games outside of TF2... Or at least none that require really gpu power. So you'd recommend I upgrade to the 3570k processor and get a 7850? Or could I downgrade my gpu even more to maybe a 1GB card because I'm not going to play gpu intensive games and save even more $$$ (for maybe a 120 Hz monitor :D :D). I've also heard that the mobo I currently have selected wouldn't be able to overclock with the 3570k- is that true?
for tf2, get an i5-3570k or 2500k instead of that one because they're unlocked and are just better. 7870 is good for other games like bf3, fc3, crysis and shit. if you want to play both at good frames just get a 7850 and you'll be fine. tbh if u want to keep the 7870 and either of the 2 processors i listed above just get the ssd later and a $50-$60 hard drive for now and use the money u saved for a better processor. the one u picked is good and all but theres no reason not to put in a couple dollars and get the better one.
if you're planning on using more than 1 monitor or a very high res 1080p monitor i'd stick with 2gb vram and the 7850. If you're not doing 1080p and just want a normal resolution on a single monitor then i'd say you should use the 650 ti(i realized theres a 7850 for the same price as a 650 ti lol..) or the 7770 i just think the 7850 is a good card for the price and what you'll be using it for.
edit: ofc you can overclock with that motherboard :P