1st time builder choosing parts

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I have a E6700 core 2 duo and I am looking for parts to build a gaming computer. I dont plan to OC right now but maybe later. He is what I came up with so far. Please let me know what you think.

CPU E6700 already have

PSU 550W already have

ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131045

BFG Tech GeForce 7600GT BFGR76256GTOCE Video Card $143.99($78.99 after $65.00 Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143049

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $239.99($207.99 after $32.00 Mail-In Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227139

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835186134

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148140

The graphics card is not too good but I was thinking of getting a DX10 one later on. Im not sure what case to get either.
 

apt403

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Have your ordered the parts yet? The rebate on the 7600gt has expired, so its back to $144, you might as well get a 1900gt, better performance then the 7600gt for about the same amount of cash.
 

TurdBurglar

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The Freezer 7 Pro is a fine choice. I'm not sure why you wouldn't recommend it... especially when the price to performance ratio is much better than that of the Scythe products. I do agree with the X1900GT comment though.