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I am just looking for a system which will be stable with compatible parts which I will enjoy using.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Surfing, Movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse and speakers
OVERCLOCKING: NO
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The monitor and the case fan are deactivated. I live in Belgium so these are all still available here.

CPU
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail - $119.00
CPU

Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail (Support AM3 Socket Phenom II DDR3 CPU Only) - $139.99
Motherboard

Harddisk
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM - $99.99
Harddisk

Graphics Card
SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $169.99
Graphics Card

Power Supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail - $139.99
Power Supply

RAM
CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1600C9DHX - Retail - $99.99
RAM

Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $99.99
Case

CPU Fan
ZALMAN CNPS 9300AT SuperFlo CPU Cooler - Retail - $36.98
CPU Fan

Case Fan
ZALMAN ZM-F3BL 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail -
Case Fan

Screen
HP L2245W Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 - Retail
Screen

TOTAL = around 900$ without the screen

What are your thoughts?
Thank you

Message edited by Anonymous on 06-25-2009 at 10:11:45 PM

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With a single 4870, you only need a 500W PSU. If you're planning to Crossfire in the furture, 650W would be enough.

Reply to jtt283

Ok, Thank you, I will switch to Corsair TX650W then which will save me $40
Corsair TX650W

Any other suggestions? opinions? recommendations?

Reply to Anonymous

spend the emoney you just saved and upgrade to a 4890 gfx card . After rebates these can be under $200 and are a worthwhile improvement over a 4870 esp if you have a 1920 x 1080 monitor

Your monitor is marked as " deactivated " so presumably its not available any more .

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Thank you, I will change it to SAPPHIRE 100269SR Radeon HD 4890 1GB
4890

The monitor is available in my country(Belgium). Is it a good model?
I am open to any suggestion and recommendation.

Message edited by Anonymous on 06-25-2009 at 11:36:17 PM

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I changed the monitor to "Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail" - $159.99

Regarding CPU - Mobo combination, what are your thoughts?

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