First Time Build

[nbar31323]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: one week

BUDGET RANGE: (example: US$500-750)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, surfing the internet, photoshop, watching movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, 23" monitor, going to use Win7 RC for OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD CPU/GPU and a mid tower case

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200


Here is my build so far

CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDZ550WFGIBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680

GPU: HIS Hightech H487F512P Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.194274

Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
PSU:

 

[batuchka]

Since u have a slightly bigger budget maybe a HD4890/GTX 275?