Noob system build - plz advise

[zolve4X]

I basically want to save as much $$ as possible, however choose a system that will last as long as possible. I guess that is most peoples criteria. This is for gaming. I have never OC'd but would love to start. Since I dont deal with computer components on any regular basis, I hoped the wisdom of this forum could make sure Im not about to buy known bad products or duds.

I started with the GPU and built around that. As it stands now the cost for this set up is $850 not including shipping and not including 60$ mail in rebates.

A few concerns of mine:

-How far off is DDR3 going to become relatively standard and should I bother with buying compatible ddr3 mobo at this time or save the money now and worry about that later?

-Processor choice here looks like a good value, but should I upgrade a notch or 2 for the few extra bucks?

-My intentions are to buy the most efficient (performance) components that are compatible with each other

-PSU looks to be generic and might be problematic. Thoughts?

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130319

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130141

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029

RAM x2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

Storage
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262

Case/PSU combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156062

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[acidpython]

Note on CPU, the E8400 is out and a lot faster for $50 more. Its highly overclockable and very nice

On mobo, seems a bit expensive not a fan of the whole DDR2/3 combo it seems unnecessary since the speed difference isn't enough to justify it for now;

Maybe something along these lines;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128083

Case/PSU combo. Stay away!!! The PSU is whats pushing the power behind your whole system and keeping it stable you'll want a decent PSU to keep your system stable 10% of your budget should account for PSU (on average)

 

[USS12pak]

for just a few bucks more, u can get the 8800 gts which comes with a copy of Crysis!!

 

[zolve4X]

I decided to take the advice on the card with rebate and Crysis for not much more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130312

Also looking at a well reviewed cheaper Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

Im having a problem finding a better deal on case/psu.

 

[chuckm]

Go seperate case and PSU. Here's a PSU;
http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair-VX-450w-Power-Supply/q/loc/101/205466485.html
Maybe one of these cases;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090007%2050001333%201054808287&bop=And&CompareItemList=N82E16811119115%2CN82E16811119047%2CN82E16811119068%2CN82E16811119106%2CN82E16811119104