First Gaming Computer Build - Need Help

[tchase55]

Hi I was wondering if you guys could critique my computer build. I'm pretty new to this and did some research and this is what I decided.

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
Ram - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
MB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
VC - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121218&Tpk=asus%2ben8800gts
HD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=WD3200AAKS
OS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
DVD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154

PSU - ???
Case - ???

I'm wondering how many watts i should get in a power supply to be able to handle the components i selected. Also, does anyone know a good case that's moderately priced without all the lights, etc. I just want enough room to put everything.

Thanks!

 

[efx92]

If you want a case with no lights, I heard this is a good one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025 I think it comes in black too. You can get the MSI 8800GTS 512mb for cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127325

 

[tchase55]

Check below.

 

[tchase55]

New build...

CPU - $190 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

Cooling - $27 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

RAM - $85 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

MB - $110 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard

VC - $210 / $180 (rebate) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127325
MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

HD - $70 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=WD3200AAKS
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

OS - $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1pk DSP OEI DVD

DVD - $29 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154
SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe

PSU - $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817812004
mushkin 550250 580W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 115/ 230 V TUV, CE, CB, cUL, FCC

Case - $140 / $110 (rebate) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025
Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Total $1061 / $1001 (rebate)

I mostly think that I can go with a cheaper power supply but I don't know.

If anyone has any comments or suggestions about any part of this let me know. I'm going to be ordering this tonight!

 

[p0isonapple]

hey mate, very nice system, i wouldn't change that PSU, I am a big fan of mushkin, so I am partly biased but it will serve you well. If you were going to change try going for something by Corsair or OCZ, perhaps this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
only 5 dollars cheaper but with 41Amps on the 12V rail, it is a great PSU.

Goodluck mate

EDIT: Also, that OCZ PSU does not have Modular Cabling, but i'm not sure if that even matters to you.