First build - advice appreciated

[Phork]

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130349

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128089

Case:
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000

PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply 100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002

OS:
Windows Vista Home Premium x64

HDD:
HITACHI Ultrastar A7K1000 0A35771 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145170

 

[dagger]

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

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.

 

[akhilles]

What's the build intended for?