Here comes a long post but some good info for you.
I see a couple issues here.
The real issue being that I wouldnt use a power supply by anyone but antec or thermaltake. This is the real true blue issue. Spend $40 more and get something you know wont burn out and possibly take your computer with it.
Now personal things that I stick to with computers. I've always chosen AMD over intel its just more bang for your buck. As said you could spend a couple hundred more and get an AM2/AM2+ amd board and a phenom II tri or quad core.
That system would have a lot more upgrade-ability.
The ram looks good though. You'll never need more than 4gigs using a 32bit operating system. If you'd like to save some money here OCZ is an up and coming RAM company alot of people are having success with. I myself have 8 gigs of DDR3 1600mhz reaper in my computer and its awesome.
Also I wouldn't recommend a seagate hard drive. I've read terrible reviews. Heres a link to the hard drive in my gaming computer. Its virtually the best and fastest 7200rpm you can buy.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320
Also for the generation of video card (about 4 generations old) your looking at I would suggest an ATI. If you go with something newer NVIDIA definitely has the upper hand right now on price and performance.
And btw Gigabyte is a much better choice than ASUS. I couldnt be more happy with my gigabyte board compared to my old ASUS. Plus I've had driver nightmares with ASUS and heard of customer service nightmares.
And as long as we're on the do it right do it once subject let me show you what my budget $600 computer turned in to.
Invoice Summary
. Qty Product Description Price
Shipped from CA, USA - Tracking #: 1ZW098Y01201589482, 1ZW098R41233402086
. 1
LG Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DH16NS10 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827136159
Standard Return Policy
$19.99
1
Antec NeoPower 650 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817371011
Manufacturer Warranty
$109.99
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Shipped from NJ, USA - Tracking #: 1Z039AF20341112692
. 1
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136320
30 Day Return Policy
This item is serviced by the Western Digital. Please call 800 832 4778 for service.
$69.99
1
SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
Item #: N82E16821103203
30 Day Return Policy
$7.49
. 4
MASSCOOL FD07015S1M3/4 70mm Case Fan - Retail
Item #: N82E16835150064
Standard Return Policy
$11.16
($2.79 ea)
1
Sony Optiarc Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1675S - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118019
30 Day Return Policy
$17.99
. 1
GIGABYTE GV-R487D5-1GD Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814125256
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Gigabyte (626)-854-9338 option 4
www.giga-byte.com
$199.99
. 1
GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128377
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Gigabyte (626)-854-9338 option 4
www.giga-byte.com
$179.99
. 1
AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model HDX810WFGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103650
Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
For Retail AMD processor, please call 408 749-3060 for service after first 30 days. For OEM AMD processor, we will service for 30 days only. Please verify the Processor matches your order Prior To installation. IMPORTANT: Always pack your CPU well for return. We will refuse your RMA if we received it as DAMAGED!
$175.00
. 1
VANTEC UGT-CR905 58-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer for 3.5” or 5.25” Drive Bay with Built-In USB Port - Retail
Item #: N82E16820276003
Standard Return Policy
$16.99
. 2
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3RPR16004GK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820227320
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
For Tech support call: 408 986 8400 or email
support@ocztechnology.com
$169.98
($84.99 ea)
Subtotal $978.56
Tax $0.00
UPS 3 DAYS $35.82
Rush Processing (Preferred Account) -$2.99
Rush Processing $2.99
Order Total $1,014.38