$750 - $1000 multipurpose machine

I wanted to build my first machine in the next few weeks, and wanted to have some recommendations (I would do this my self but im a premed student that doesnt have time to really research hardware although i picked out some basics.) Before I get into the specs that I'm looking for I wanted to clarify my price range. The reason I wrote the price of this machine as $750-$1000 is because I'm not buying every part at the same time, instead i'll be buying in waves. I'll be buying parts in terms of importance and chances of the product dropping in price parts that will make my machine run. The thing is, the first wave will be all of the necessities, such as the case, motherboard, cpu, power supply, ram, and hd. I think My second wave will be graphics cards (as long as the machine runs well enough for me to do homework, it is fine if I'm missing 2 bazzilion colors.) I prefer the first wave to be $500 ~ $600

OK the specs

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:
First Wave: 2 weeks
Second Wave: From now to October (before Windows 7)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Homework (super tasking, ie, having many windows open at once) , media center, gaming, Web surfing, video editing, photo editing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse (I have a Logitech G9), Keyboard (For now), Monitor, Case (I have already decided on a Silver NZXT Rogue case), OS (Windows 7)
Nxzt Rogue link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146046

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Because I am limited to an NZXT Rogue (16.6" x 10.9" x 14.5" ), the motherboard must be Micro-ATX (I was thinking of a DFI-Lanparty Jr X58-T3H6 and i wanted an Intel i7 cpu AMD Phenom II 940 , 4 - 6 GB ram, 1.5 TB in raid 0 (possibly 2x 640 gb)
X58-T3H6 LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136066
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471

OVERCLOCKING: not sure

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: SLI (1GB cards, also, is it possible to buy one card, then add another later? And of course I understand that it would need to be the same card) Yes, but not sure which Crossfire

MONITOR RESOLUTION: I'm unsure, for now, it will be connected to a 15" wide Dell CRT, but I plan to get a ~32" HDTV (1366 x 768) next year to hook it up to

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I wanted the power supply to be 80Plus Certified and to be able to efficiently run the specs.

If you have any questions or need me to be more specific, ask away. Also, if you have recommendations, please share. Thanks.

[EDITS] Everything with a strike through is a change after my 1st edit, anything new is in bold. Everything below is written with my 1st edit.
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So far I think this will be my configuration:


Case: COOLER MASTER Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $80 (free shipping, so its even cheaper than the Rogue)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119129

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor - $180 (free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - $100 (free shipping, and a $20 rebate, so its $80)

Motherboard: ? $100

Hard drive: 2x Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives ($200 and free shipping, i decided not to go with 2x 640's because in the end it was a $50 price difference and i would rather have more space)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

RAM: ? 4gb G.skill $50 - $70

GPU: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - $155 (free shipping and I decided not to crossfire)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102825

BluRay Drive: Sony Optiarc Black 5X BD-ROM 12X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 5X BD-ROM & 12X DVD Burner Model BC-5100S - $95 (free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118020
Total Price : $985

So far thats all i can think of. Thanks to everyone who's helping.

I'm prittey much ready to buy everything all at once, I'm roughly within my price range but still need some help with the motherboard.

Those chances are ~100%.

How will you see any colors without a graphics card?

Generally if you don't get the second card right away, you never end up getting it. Usually there will be a faster single card option by the time you're ready to upgrade. Also for a 1920x1080 resolution, I don't think SLI is really necessary.

just curious, why are you getting a micro case?

Which is better? Rosewill Green Series RG700-S12 700W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply or CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply and will the Corsair work with the AMD Phenom II x4?[/quotemsg]


Well They are both good and pretty powerful. Personally i like corsair better. But it really depends if you are going to crossfire or sli etc...And your video card needs a certain amount of wattage also which both will handle easily most likely. Check the Card on the manufactures. They will usually list the wattage and other good to know stuff. Im pretty sure the rosewill will be sufficient for your needs.

I can't really help ya w/ the whole micro case thing...i am not familiar with those sorts of things....but

In my opinion, i believe my build that i posted above is a great way to go. The thing is w/ the i7 and others alike...you are paying a lot of extra dough for more performance that is most likely unnecessary for your needs. The amd phenom II x4 940 has pleeeenty of power. And since you are doin crossfire, i would probably go w/ the corsair. I don't think it would hurt getting an extra fan since the 4870s are capable of a good amount of heat...i would stick to one until you absolutely need another one. The build i made comes to $700 w/o monitor. Like i said, i guess it really doesn't apply to you since you are getting a micro....but a mid-tower case isn't THAT big.