I'm not trying to build a SUPER BUDGET RIG but I want it kept under $1K. I'm planning to stick with a dual core and wait until AMD's 45nm's come out (because 45nm owns), or a Phenom when quads start being taken advantage of.
What I'm planning for the config to be:
CPU: AMD X2 5600+ (it's only 5% slower than the 6000 and it's 65nm, so it will draw less power.)
Mobo: MSI K9A2 Platinum
GFX Card: Sapphire HD4850
RAM: Mushkin 2GB DDR2 800
HDD: WD 500GB SATA
PSU: Antec 650W
Tell me what you think.
This will be my first custom build.