Expert advice on new computer

[irishred]

My old dual core computer is almost on the brink. I would very much appreciate anyone's guidance or suggestions on this. If you think I can get by with less of anything, please let me know. I am on a wait and see mode for bulldozer but want to be able to upgrade which is why I have am3+ mobo listed here. Thanks!
Shopping at newegg, amazon, tiger direct, etc.
1) What will you be doing with this PC?
web browsing, multi-tasking, video work, watching movies, wow gaming,
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$800 to $1000.00 No
3) Where do you live?
Wisconsin
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget?
Cpu, ram, Gpu, case, Mobo, psu
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
500gb hdd
6) Will you be overclocking?
Newbie here. Mildly
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
24" 1920x1080
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Depends on how long my old computer hold out.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard?
Don't think I will crossfire but I would like to option if I change my mind.
USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? Maybe on board video in case something happens to gpu.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows7 64bit.

Here is what I think I'd like to have:
Phenom II 1090T $169.00 after rebate

Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 0F12115 2TB Serial ATA Hard Drive - 2TB, 7200 RPM, 64MB, SATA-6G, 3.5" $109.00 for storage

ENERMAX SPINEREX ECA5010M-B-B Black SECC 1.0mm ATX Full Tower Computer Case
$79.99 after mail-in rebate card

ASRock 890FX DELUXE5 AM3+ AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$179.99

XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
$177.99 after mail-in rebate

COUGAR SX850 COUGAR-SX850 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power ...
$149.99 after mail-in rebate
$25.70 off with coupon
$125.00

Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996981
$129.99
Total: $969.99
Already have speakers, monitor, 128 sdd for os and few applications, keyboard, mouse, blu ray dvd drive and windows 7 64bit

 

[crewton]

When you say video work what are you saying? Do you need a 6 core processor or is it more of a casual thing? Your build looks good for progressing to bulldozer but if you can handle waiting until bulldozer I would just to save you from purchasing an older cpu when you can get the best AMD has to offer shortly.

 

[geekapproved]

I don't think the 800series AM3+ will support all BD features. You should wait for 900series.

 

[irishred]

well, little more than casual but certainly less than professional work. I will I could wait for bulldozer but I want to be prepared for when my computer go. I took it to a computer shop and they said it is almost on its last leg. No one knows how much the bulldozer will cost either. I'm trying to save as much as I can and wait til bulldozer been out for awhile. Maybe the price will go down. Should I just get amd x4 955 or even something smaller than that.

 

[crewton]

You are in AMD purgatory. Buying now could have everything work for you but there is not a guarantee and I also hate buyers remorse. When the computer shop stated your comp was on it's last leg did they state what was? The psu going? The graphics? Your cpu? The whole thing? Personally, I think they are just trying to get you to buy now and then get you in a month or so to buy again when bulldozer shows up. My old C2D was still in perfect health and the guy using it now has no complaints.

 

[irishred]

My son use to work for them. I don't think they would try to rip me off. I have 2gb ram, an 8 year old gigabytes mobo, no video card, sound card work sometimes and it's very slow. I don't think using new technology like usb 3.0, ssd, video card would be feasible in an older computer.

 

[irishred]

I forgot to mention that I like interchangeability of amd cpu and motherboards. Unlike intel where one can't use 1156 with their sandy bridge cpus. It's like any time they change their cpu, you have to buy a new mobo.

 

[crewton]

Ah so when you said old dual core you meant the oooold dual core Ya, I'd imagine you are on your last leg at this point. It's your money, I'd try and hold out but a x4 would be better purchase for you than the x6.

 

[chriskrum]

I've been telling people to hold off until Bulldozer hits and we see what it does to the market. You're going to be the exception.

Your computer shop guys weren't steering you wrong. Replace that system ASAP. You'll be happy and I don't think Bulldozer--at least in it's first iteration, will be dramatically better than what's currently available. I'd really suggest going with an i5 2500k Sandy Bridge. It's better than all the AMD systems currently available and priced really well. I hope Bulldozer is competitive with the I5 but I wouldn't bet on it.