Who wants to help me build my first machine? *Multi Use*

Like the title says, this is going to be my first build. Im creating this post not to have anyone tell me what I want, but rather tell me what I need. Dont get me wrong as I am not a "new" computer user, but have been relying on my 3 year old HP Pavilion laptop for everything and have been out of the game with all the new hardware out there. However, Im coming into a need for some more powerful computing, video editing. Along with this new computer Ill be purchasing an AVCHD camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF200. Its been awhile since I did any gaming, but I plan on playing some of the up to date games as well as classics. So in all this new computer will be able to fully support:

HD Video Editing (in Sony Vegas)

Modern gaming

Photoshop editing/Cinema4d

Media center

Basic general use

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: February 10th BUDGET RANGE: $1100

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: AVCHD Video editing, gaming, browsing and basic use

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Motherboard (Biostar TP55), CPU (Intel core i7 860), Mouse, OS (Windows 7)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com, others if a great deal is to be had

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Good ol' USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: To be discussed

OVERCLOCKING: No (right away, anyways) OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: I am seeking input on this!

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am looking for good recommendations on Case, PSU, RAM, and Monitor


As you can see I already have the processor and mother board. I got a pretty good deal at Fry's for $262 after $20 rebate.

My main priority is to have this system as a powerful machine to handle the large AVCHD files it will be handling. Im no professional, and am quite novice with the software but have gotten into this some what recently. Im a quick learner and although my videos to date could all be done in Windows movie maker, I anticipate pushing out some pretty techy editing.

Considering my interest in imagery, I feel a solid Display is in order and I wouldnt feel bad about sinking some $$$ into it. However, since Im yet to determine the rest of components for my build, Im not sure how much I can put into the monitor. As for the resolution, I cant say for sure. Is maxiumum resolution going to allow for maximum viewing quality?

With the CPU and Mobo purchased for $262, thats leaves me with about $840 for the rest. Im also certain the Radeon HD5770 is going to suit me well with its price and performance, but am not totally set on that if DX11 really will offer that much more and mean I will be upgrading before too long.