New HTPC/slight Gaming build... input welcome!

[Guest]

Here's what I have:
-Apex DM-387 MATX Black Micro Case
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A355-2012
-Patriot G 4096MB DDR2 800MHz
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=P33-6095
-ASUS M4A785-M AMD 785G Socket AM3
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A455-2881
-AMD Athlon II X2 250 3Ghz 2MB AM3 CPU
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A79-0250
-WD Caviar 500GB Serial ATA HD 7200/16MB/SATA-3G
-Sony AD-7240S-0B Optiarc DVDRW

The case speaks for itself. It's a gorgeous and very sleek looking, with affordability in mind.

I went with the M4A785-M since it was a SMOKIN' deal on a very versatile mobo. I plan on using the Hybrid Crossfire tech to upgrade it later. I possibly may go quad core as well, later in the future.

The Athlon II X2 3ghz is quite an upgrade from my laptop's T7200 2ghz (Core 2 Duo). My current Inspiron E1505 has suited me well for the last 4 years or so. I also went with recommendations from this site to go with the 250 vs the 240 or 245, so I did.

What do you think? I know for standard computing it's just fine. Only gaming I plan on doing is playing Starcraft 2 (which I've waited 12 years to play lol) and possibly hop-on and see how WoW has changed over the last year or so.

I know "a few more bucks could get you...", but, I am trying to be as... hmmmm... cost-efficient as possible LOL!

Hit me back with thoughts folks!
-James

EDIT: Added links

 

[jaydoubledub]

stupid memory and my impatience! back to Fry's. Probably tomorrow though. I forgot about DDr3 Memory

 

[jaydoubledub]

the system is up and running. everything works fine and SC2 looks great. I still need to get my GPU(s) though.

 

[WR2]

Have you decided on a video card yet? I saw you were thinking about 2x 5750s in CF mode for around $260.

 

[jaydoubledub]

Yeah, that's most likely what I'm goin to go with. They're not too much more expensive than the 5570's. Probably get them in a couple weeks (payday) lol