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So this would be my first build and I'm looking for some of your expert advice. I'm on pretty flexible budget but I would like to keep it around $1,700 - $1,600.

Video Card:
EVGA 512-P3-N877-AR GeForce 9800 GTX SSC 512MB 256-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130349

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz

RAM:
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227289

Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128089

Case:
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000

PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply 100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139002

OS:
Windows Vista Home Premium x64

HDD:
HITACHI Ultrastar A7K1000 0A35771 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822145170

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Looks good. Although consider the 1TB drive for $30 more. It's 1TB. :D

 

The 9800gtx isn't the best value. It's only slightly faster than g92 8800gts. But if you have the money, go for it.

 

Everything else good as is.

------------------------------ Q6600@3.6ghz, GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard, 8gb 800mhz ddr2 4-3-3-12, 8800GTS(g92)@780mhz, 1TB + 1.5TB hdds, 850watt psu
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What's the build intended for?

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