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I want to get a computer with i7-3770K.  I have a choice of 2 computers:  a Cyberpower with NVIDIA GeForce GTX560   or a AMD Radeon HD7770 1 GB CrossFire

What should I chose?

Forgot  the second computer is a iBuyPower

Neither build your own so you can save money and get better parts

I agree with manesag.
BUT take care. Everything needs to fit together

I am a complete zero with technology, and I live in a place where I would have to order everything over the internet.  I much prefer something ready made that I can buy over the Internet.  I wanted to know what type of performance I would get from the systems I suggested above.

Is this a computer for FSX?

yes it is for FSX

Crossfire or SLI would not help much then, it would only be useful in games that would utilize it. I'm assuming you are running a single monitor? Personally, I would go with the fastest single Nvidia card you can.

I will run only one screen (at least for the moment) but eventually I may want 2 screens

Should I get the i-5 instead of the i-7

FSX loves processor, I would stick with the i7. Crossfire/SLI would become useful when you have multiple monitors.

I will run only one screen (at least for the moment) but eventually I may want 2 screens

Should I get the i-5 instead of the i-7

Nononono stick with the i5
FSX likes CPU speed more then cores
If possible try and get a 2500k and overclock it
Mines at 4.3 ghz with a radeon 6870 and it runs perfect

Have to agree there.  My i5 2500k is OC to 4.5ghz (on air), and with my 2gb GTX660ti is as sweet as a nut. Only go for the i7 if you have need for it for other tasks photo/video work etc, or if playing some more modern games.