New budget build (~$600)

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Well, having worked out boutiques and built my own computers a few times, I stepped out of the scene for a few months and we know were that gets you. Out of the loop and out of touch. As it stands I'm strapped for funds but need a new PC. Thankfully the Government is giving me a hand with my tax return :).

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
I plan to use this PC for gaming, I play CoH, WoW, TF2,DoW2, BF:BC2, BF2142. But I also do some 3d Work (Maya,3DS Max) So I'd like to be able to do that.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
My budget is $600 not including tax and shipping, I'm fairly close to most of the egg's shipping facilities and if possible I'd like to get it all in one place but I love to save money too.
3) Where do you live?
Petaluma, California 94952
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
I need MOBO,RAM,CPU,VIDEOCARD, PSU and a Case that's got some room to build into.

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Just my harddrives, Two 500 gigs a 750 gig and an 80 gig.
6) Will you be overclocking? In the future I'd like to but don't factor that into the build
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I have a 21.5 Inch Dell(Don't have model number)
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within the next two weeks.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Crossfire
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? 32bit or 64bit?
I have a few choices, Vista Ultimate 64bit, Windows Server 2k3 64/32 Bit, Windows XP Pro 64/32 bit.

I'd love the input and appreciate some assistance with this thanks :)
 
955/ gigabyte $238
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.353083

XFX 5770 /Free game $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.320993

Antec New TP-750 $90 ($20 off w/ promo code EMCYPYR26, ends 3/10)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371025

4gb Gskill $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

I know this doesn't include a case for the 600, but it has a lot of headroom for the money.
NE really doesn't have a sale on cases right now, so I would pick up better componets now, and shop for a nice case in a month or so.
 
You're in California - are you close to a Fry's? If so you'll find great deals there on processor/mobo combos. Cases are on sale there often as well.
 
For $70AR , its hard to beat. Add a Lian Li Lancool for $70 shipped and we are nearly equal, but the Tp-750 has 250w headroom.
 
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