ok guys thanks for the input, im left with the following two options for build!

which would be better in terms of saving money etc and still meeting demand.
occasional gamer, downloading, surfing etc.


BUILD A

This will be a future proof computer that will allow for future overlocking and crossfiring an extra 4870

CPU: E8400 = $187
CPU COOLER: ZALMAN 9700 = $78
MoBo: GB-X48-DS4 = $259
MEMORY: 4GB (2 x 2GB) Corsair 1066 Dominator = $209
HDD: 2 x WD 640 GB Hard Drive = $197
GPU: Saphire HD4870 = $317
PSU: Corsair 620W = $145
CASE: Lian Li PC-B25 = $302
MOUSE: Logitech G9 Gaming Laser Mouse = $97
KEYBOARD: Logitech G15 = $89
MONITOR: 24" BenQ V2400W = $476
OS: Vista Home Prem. 64Bit = $149
DVD: 2 x ASUS w/lightscribe = $78
SPEAKERS: Logitech Z5500 5.1 Sytem = $329

TOTAL: $2910



BUILD B

This will be a system that will last for a couple of years at least.

No Overclocking
No crossfiring.

CPU: E8500 = $209
MoBo: GB-EP45-DS3 = $139
MEMORY: 4GB (2 x 2GB) Kingston 800MHz Hyperx = $115
HDD: 2 x WD 640 GB Hard Drive = $197
GPU: Saphire HD4870x2 = $699
PSU: Corsair 620W = $145
CASE: Lian Li PC-B25 = $302
MOUSE: Logitech G9 Gaming Laser Mouse = $97
KEYBOARD: Logitech G15 = $89
MONITOR: 24" BenQ V2400W = $476
OS: Vista Home Prem. 64Bit = $149
DVD: 2 x ASUS w/lightscribe = $78
SPEAKERS: Logitech Z5500 5.1 Sytem = $329



TOTAL: $3022



BUILD C - Same as build B but with 4870 instead of 4870x2

This will be the cheapest option.

No Overclocking
No crossfiring.

CPU: E8500 = $209
MoBo: GB-EP45-DS3 = $139
MEMORY: 4GB (2 x 2GB) Kingston 800MHz Hyperx = $115
HDD: 2 x WD 640 GB Hard Drive = $197
GPU: Saphire HD4870 = $317
PSU: Corsair 620W = $145
CASE: Lian Li PC-B25 = $302
MOUSE: Logitech G9 Gaming Laser Mouse = $97
KEYBOARD: Logitech G15 = $89
MONITOR: 24" BenQ V2400W = $476
OS: Vista Home Prem. 64Bit = $149
DVD: 2 x ASUS w/lightscribe = $78
SPEAKERS: Logitech Z5500 5.1 Sytem = $329



TOTAL: ~$2600







Please state reason.

MUCH appreciated.