New AMD build

[FWSIV]

I’m planning an AMD build and trying to stay around $600 for the components listed below including Win 7. I’ll use this computer just for internet, music- through my home theater system, normal office applications, some movie editing, and some light CAD work. I already have these components from trying to fix my old system- these are both brand new and won’t be included in the build price-
PSU- SeaSonic 520 Bronze
Newegg.com - SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

HDD- WD Black 500GB
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Already have a 24” sammy monitor but will also connect to my TV through HDMI. Not sure if I need to go quad core, but not against doing it. So I could use some help with the MB/CPU- don’t want onboard video, but would like e-sata connection, but I do need a firewire connection onboard. Weather choosing the dual or quad core CPU’s, it seems that it’s usually the same model MB- I checked Asus and MSI and it seems that AMD recommends the same models regardless dual or quad core. So do I save a few bucks with the dual core and spend a little more on the MB? Here’s what I’ve got so far-

Case- Antec 300- I like the amount of cooling because the computer will be in an enclosed cabinet-
Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

VGC- Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100289L Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity

RAM- Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
Newegg.com - Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3N9K2/4G

DVD- LITE-ON Black
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer LightScribe Support

OS- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems

Just need the CPU/MB and I'll be building in no time-
thanks-

[ryuk999]

If you went with this ram you could save around $14 + $10 mail in rebate
Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996586

This is the cheapest, most reliable board I could find that still had an e-sata +firewire ports.
Asus M4A79XTD EVO 790X

Athlon II X4 640 propus

total ~$500

[Nikon]

you do not need a PSU or a HDD, so that does help alot. as far as useage, what will the purpose of this machine be? general use (websurfing office programs etc) game or HTPC type?

600 bucks can build a nice amd machine since you already have those 2 components. but i'm hesitant to list a build until i know more.

[FWSIV]

Originally Posted by Nikon you do not need a PSU or a HDD, so that does help alot. as far as useage, what will the purpose of this machine be? general use (websurfing office programs etc) game or HTPC type? 600 bucks can build a nice amd machine since you already have those 2 components. but i'm hesitant to list a build until i know more.

most of that was covered in the first post, but it will be websurfing, office programs, and some light video editing and some light CAD use. No real gaming, and it is connected to my HT system, but mostly to play music through the optics, and it will be connected through HDMI, but not for movie watching