700$ gaming rig (select parts)

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I have been out of the game for awhile now and havnt really kept up on what is the best bang for the buck and am hoping to get my bearings with the suggestions in this thread. Im looking to by some parts for a new pc with a budget of 700. I need..........

CPU
Power supply
Video Card
Ram
Motherboard

=700$

I know this is a pretty bland request but i have not done any research since i built my last comp 2 years ago. I appreciate your suggestions and any help you could throw my way to atleast point me in the right direction. Thanks again.
 
CPU - E8500 $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036
Motherboard - P45 Asus P5QPro with 8x/8x crossfire $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299
RAM - 2x2 GB DDR2 8001.8v @ $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
GPU - HD4850 $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121272
PSU - Corsair 650w $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

About $600 generic type build, close to being able to add another 4850 in the budget
 
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I did a little research on my own and found these parts, if anyone could critique or give me some pointers i would appreciate it.

CPU----http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Ram----http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731

GPU----http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121253

MOBO--http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

PSU-----http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018


The one change I wish i could work into the build is I would like to be able get the 4870 over the 4850 but im on a strict budget. Any opinions on changes i should make i would appreciate it. Thanks.