New Build: Crusader

[Sunburn]

I'm finally going to DIY a new computer after the untimely demise of my pentium 4 box last June. Since she was a laptop I have no parts to carry over, except the mouse and UPS. I plan to buy parts January 1st, as I heard a rumor that's when the 8800 is going to get a price drop.

As the new box will be fully operational concurrent with the release of The Burning Crusade I've called the plans for it Crusader.

I plan a reasonable overclock, none of this "as far as you can go" ambitiousness. 400 MHz FSB should take the E6300 to 2800 MHz on stock air.

I'm concerned the most about the brand of the widescreen monitor, as well as the interface between the widescreen and the 8800 GTS.

Comments and critiques are welcome and appreciated as we're ready to cut metal and will be doing so in two weeks.

Budget is ~$1500.

Moboard: Gigabyte DS3, $135
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128012

RAM: G.Skill 2GB DDR2-800 (4-4-4-12 @ 1.8V), $225
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231087

CPU: Intel E6300, $181
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115005

GPU: EVGA 8800 GTS, $400
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130071

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB, $80
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148144

ODD: NEC Dual-Layer Combo Drive/Burner, $30
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827152076

Output: Sceptre 20.1" DVI widescreen, $210
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824112006

(Already got the $55 Saitek Eclipse II keyboard for $44 at best buy. )

Subtotal: $1305

That leaves me to buy a +550W PSU and a decent case. Thoughts about those? About the choice of monitor? Concerns, comments, good wishes?

 

[apt403]

Change the ram to this more oc-ing headroom then the G. Skill ram. For the 8800gts this OCZ psu is a good choice. When it comes to a case its all a matter of personal taste, just get something big (for better airflow) and that you think looks good.