New Build - Help Please!

[cheezwiz]

Hello, I'm new to this forum and building computers. I have lurked for a while and can see this is a really helpful forum, . I would really appreciate it if you guys could help me with this problem. I researched a bit and made out a build, I don't even know if they would work together. I was wondering whether I could maintain performance with a lower cost or even improve performance! Thanks! .

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-3 months.

BUDGET RANGE: 700-800 would be preferred. I can go a bit over.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming and surfing mostly.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, OS.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: http://www.newegg.ca/

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada.

PARTS PREFERENCES: N/A

OVERCLOCKING: Probably not.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: None.

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What I have so far:

CPU: AMD Phenom X4 965 3.4GHz -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

GPU: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VXL Radeon HD 5770 -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102868&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-868-_-Product

Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

MOBO: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402&Tpk=M4A79XTD

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3-
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

Optical: LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068


Grand Total: $820.92

 

[metalicaman8]

I have to say I would go with intel if I was planning on spending that kind of money on a cpu. Intel has better performing processors hands down. it can't even be argued for gaming. The only reason to buy amd for gaming is if you are trying to keep cost down and 230$ for a cpu isn't keeping costs down.

 

[cheezwiz]

Would this Intel be any better?
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4959973&Sku=I69-0750
I noticed that it's 2.66Ghz though, isn't a 3.4 much better?

Edit: New links

 

[cheezwiz]

Bump.