First time build, hardware check

[Expalphalog]

This is my first time, and I'm having trouble finding out if parts are compatible (or perhaps I'm just being overly paranoid). If you experts could please take a look at this for me and let me know if I've made any errors. Also, any advice would be appreciated. I plan on using the system for mostly casual usage with some gaming and would like the thing to last for 5+ years.

DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz 1066FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit
EVERCOOL EC-PT12-9525EA 95mm Ever Lubricate CPU Cooler
500GB SATA-II 3.0 GB/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 16x PCI Express
4GB (2x2) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory
Plus your standard DVD+RW, all shoved into a case with two 120mm fans.


Any tips or glaring discrepencies?

 

[Proximon]

Maybe a Gigabyte P45 board...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128345

Pretty good board for the price.

CPU cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

 

[cork kyle]

Dunno about the Gigabyte P45 board... just read through all of its customer comments on NewEgg.com and there's quite a few people mentioning problems. I concur, though, about going with a P45 board.

 

[Expalphalog]

Thanks!

So the build would be better if I switched to:

ECS P45T-A LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard?

 

[dallasjoh]

No, ECS boards are not that good. Get an Asus P5Q-Deluxe. It's the Rampage Formula without the bling.

 

[Proximon]

Just trying to save you some cash, since you aren't going to be crossfiring.

The ASUS boards are good, but all the higher end ones have 2 or even 3 PCI-E slots, and are overkill for your budget and needs.

The P5Q pro is the most popular P45 right now. It's a bit more than you were spending and has two PCI-E slots and is crossfire ready. It's a nice board for sure.

This ASUS P43 board MIGHT be good. Not very well known yet but the price is great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131329

 

[Expalphalog]

Yeah, I like the look of that price better. Is there a recognizable difference between the PQ5L Pro and the PQ5L-E?

Bearing in mind that I do not overclock.

 

[Proximon]

The -E is raid ready. It probably has a few more BIOS features and has prettier (and cooler) chipset heatsinks.

 

[Expalphalog]

Thanks. You've been a lot of help, and I greatly appreciate the fact that there is still a forum on the internet left where I can admit my own ignorance on a topic without being ridiculed.