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$600 casual gaming, light video editing- please review build

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2 weeks BUDGET RANGE: $600 Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: general internet, light photo editing, home video editing in WAX, casual gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or whoever is cheapest

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Been a while since I built a computer so I'm out of the loop. My wife just recently got into editing home movies and I don't know much about what components affect that the most. My wife and I are to busy to game much right now, but things should calm in about six months. Don't need to run games at the highest settings, we have a 1680 x 1050 Widescreen monitor that suits our needs.

Here is what I've come up with so far. I don't really like the way the case looks, but it's a good price and well reviewed so I can live with it. Feel free to recommend something else

If you are wanting to upgrade components and use the power supply for a while, I highly recommend upgrading to either an Antec, Corsair or SeaSonic over Cooler Master. It would be well worth the money, if that is your plan. Cooler Master are not considered a top tier power supply or highly recommended.

Example, the Antec TP-550 has 41AMPS on it's 12V rail, where the Cooler Master has only 40AMPS.
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I'm bad about sending in rebates, so I'll stick with the Antec and the Power Cord you posted. I find it amusing that shipping is free on the PSU, but the shipping for the $3.49 cord is $2.99. So I guess I'll order this tonight to make sure to get the 15% off and order everything in about two weeks.
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