[SOLVED] $600 32" LCD TV build

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Hi all, could use some advice on a value build. That means, best value GFX card, processor, etc.
I'm willing to spend $600 but if it could be less that'd be dandy.
Help is appreciated! thanks.


Approximate Purchase Date: either now or when Sandy Bridge mobos come out

Budget Range: Unsure. Lets start at $600 and go down from there. The less the better.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: by brand or type: need a SMALL case. I will be bringing this overseas in a suitcase.


Overclocking: Sure, but i don't know how


SLI or Crossfire: Don't know what this is


Monitor Resolution: I want to use a 32" 1080p LCD TV, so I guess 1920x1080?


Additional Comments:

-should last 4 years and be able to play the games at a decent level during.

-Looking most for bang-for-the-buck.

-Should I wait for intel 2500 + Sandy bridge mobo to come out? or will an AMD processor be fine for my needs?

-Plan to use 32" LCDTV http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005138. Does that affect graphics card choice?

-Should I go with 4GB or 8GB? If I get 2x2GB, can I add more 2x2GB sticks later even if they're different?
 
Thanks for all the help guys. Ended up with:

Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB DDR5 Video Card $160 AR and giftcard

Cooler Master Elite 341 m-ATX Mini Tower Case Black - $40

ASRock 880GMH/USB3 R2.0 AM3 AMD 880G USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -- $82.99

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX -- $139.99

Kingston DataTraveler G3 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (White & Orange) Model DTIG3/2GBZ --$6.99 DISCOUNT -$6.99 = $0

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL --$84.99

Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive
$49.99 - $10 discount = $39.99

newegg shipping $2.99

total: 550.95