first build, opinions before purchase?

[mayor_mccheese]

OK, I'll first post my current rig , which is a dell 8400 I got 4 1/2 years ago. The asterisks are components I added myself or will be keeping

250 gb samsung hdd*
p4 530 3.0 ghz
dell motherboard- 925x chipset
Lite-on dvd burner*
Asus EAX1950 pro*
2 gb patriot ddr2 800*
OCZ gamexstream 600w*
and the hunk of plastic dell case that I will have to replace

My new build (which will be my first):

e2180-OEM (plan to overclock to at least 3.0 ghz) 70$/50$ w/ rebate (don't know why the link says 80 dollars now, it doesn't say that in my cart)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3505668&sku=CP2-PD-E2180

along with this heatsink and fan- Masscool 8W553 25$/15$ w/ rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2943299&sku=S457-1035

(had to buy the heatsink from tigerdirect because it says that the cpu will not be returnable unless a compatible heatsink has been purchased on the same order, which seems unfair to me but I don't want to risk getting a dead cpu and not being able to return)

Antec P182 ATX Mid Tower - 140$/90$ w/ rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

ABIT IP35-E - 90$/60$ w/ rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127031

total before/after rebates: 325$/215$
I'm flexible on the case, I just want a case that has good airflow for overclocking, good fan options etc.
criticisms?

 

[akhilles]

The list looks great to me. You won't have any problems overclocking. Just keep the FSB around 400mhz.

 

[DirtyDrummer]

Helluva deal on that mobo! Almost makes me want to downgrade my choice.

 

[bugspin23]

Whats your budget on the case?

 

[amd_fanboi]

CM690 (coolermaster), or Antec 900

alternatively, the coolermaster centurion 5 works well as a budget case

 

[mlaporta]

This is a great reliable combo - Antec Sonata III 500 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply

 

[amd_fanboi]

but be aware to buy a second fan with that afterwards... to boost the cooling, and all...

 

[mlaporta]

This is a great case too (not to be over-looked):

Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[mayor_mccheese]

I actually ended up getting the case for 60$ ! 50$mir, 30$ promotional code, and 30$ instant savings off the 170$ price. So I am happy with the purchase.

Unfortunately it arrived totally broken (the entire front panel was disconnected) so it had to be RMA'd. But the replacement should come soon.

I ended up also getting arctic silver 5 and articlean 1 and 2,
the total for everything was 216$ after shipping and including rebates.

ps I see the case has gone up to 150 now. I will post pictures when I get the case and put it all together. Thanks guys