Help on a new build

[rushrulzz]

Hi guys,
I want to build a mid-range gaming build under 550$ (+150$ for LED monitor).I mostly use for the gaming purpose, Internet, watching HD movies & some office work as well.
Help me choose a better configuration & I plan for OC'ing as well.
I've researched myself but need a better solutions from you guys...
your suggestions are highly appreciated...Thanks a bundle buddies....
parts as I've researched are...
Processor - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGM
OR
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor
(Big Confusion)

MoBo - ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA II 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
or
GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
or
aSUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Video Card - XFX HD-667X-ZAF3 Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
or
SAPPHIRE 100326L Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

RAM - CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9
or
ADATA Premier Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333C2G9-2
or
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBRL

HDD - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
or
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
or
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Drive - lit-on /LG/Sony DVD/CD RW
KB/Mouse - Any worthy combos...
Speaker - 2.1 which one is better altec lancing/creative
Cabinet with power supply : suggest any nice one in my budget
or any other part that is missing or necessary in this configuration.
tell me if any changes should be made in this rig. or help me choose a better brand in this.
inform me about any LED monitors within 150 $

Thanks a ton...in adv.

 

[Outlander_04]

Use an AM3+ motherboard with a 970 series chipset to guarantee future upgrades of the processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

 

[buzznut]

Agreed, you're better off with an AM3+ mobo.
Get the Samsung 1TB, fastest drive of those. You won't be sorry.
Get the 955 unless the other is the same price.
Upgrade to the HD 6850.
Ram-get whatever is cheapest and free shipping. I picked up DDR3 1600 though for pairing with bulldozer when it comes out.
I'd recommend the logitech g11 minimum for gaming or the one I'm getting for my wife is the G110, very nice.
At a minimum I'd get the G500 but the Razer Death adder is very nice.
DON"T get Altec Lansing speakers. They are notorious for bad shielding. (makes a loud buzzing when near other wires) Creative is ok depending on which model, but I prefer Logitech speakers always.

I've been happy with Acer monitors over the years, but I went with an ASUS 24inch and I am a convert. Check out Asus for inexpensive monitors.

 

[rushrulzz]

thank frenz I would do the same

 

[jmsellars1]

I definitely wouldn't get anything less than HD 6850/GTX 460 1GB/GTX 550Ti at this budget. One way to afford that would be to change the CPU to an i3-2100. It would be cheaper and perform the same if not better in games. You won't be able to overclock though. Just something to consider.