Help: Build PC (Intel or AMD)

[urbanriz]

Hi All,

I have done a build in a while and was recently thinking of building a PC. I would like like to spend under $800 if possible but try to get the best bang for the buck.

I was initially thinking of building a i5 or i7 but then the rep @ Tigerdirect mentioned that I should go for AMD as they are more budget friendly and I can get a lot more for less.

I was in Tigerdirect yesterday (Woodbridge, ON) and they were showing me Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H 890GX AM3 motherboard and I could go Quad or Six Core with 2gb. The case was approx $99 on sale from $150 which very a good overall design for airflow and making sure nothing is tight inside. I was thinking of an ATI 5470 VC to go with this but also thinking of possibly adding another VC later to this build if possible? I believe the 5470 has HDMI out. I would also like to add BR Playback or if possible BR Playback/Write.

Any suggestions, sorry for no real model numbers or for being a bit unclear, as you can see I am completely new to this since I was out of the game for over 10 yrs now.

Thanks,
Riz