How does this look? Also, need advice on a case.

[Koreninja]

First of all, thanks for ParticleMan, he helped me pick out most of this stuff. I went over my original budget, but will see how that turns out.

I'm not 100% sure if all of this stuff is compatible. Also, let me know if I can get better bang for my buck.

Motherboard:
ASUS P5Q SE LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131333
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $99.99


Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400
Item #: N82E16819115037
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $169.99


Ram:
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
Item #: N82E16820231122
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy -$40.00 Instant $106.99
$66.99


Video Card:
SAPPHIRE 100243-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102795
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant $309.99
$299.99


CPU Cooler:
ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant $79.99
$59.99


Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar GP WD7500AACS 750GB 5400 to 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822136150
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $99.99


Power Supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139004
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$7.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$104.99
$97.99


CD/DVD Drive
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T
Item #: N82E16827135156
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$5.00 Instant $39.99
$34.99


Monitor
Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support
Item #: N82E16824009094
Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$30.00 Instant $229.99
$199.99


Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit English 1pk DSP OEI DVD for System Builders
Item #: N82E16832116493
Return Policy: Software Return Policy $179.99


I have no idea for a case, maybe someone can kick me a suggestion that will fit everything I have picked. If you can save me some $ with better suggestions, let me know.

Thanks in advance.
KN

 

[auscanzukus]

CM690 or Antec 900.

Do you overclock?

 

[evongugg]

I suggest one of these heatsinks:

Top 5 heatsinks:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-cooler-charts,1967-12.html

Top 5 Low Profile Heatsinks on Frostytech

http://www.frostytech.com/top5_lowprofile_heatsinks.cfm

 

[Zorg]

You should give some kind of budget for the case recommendation. Also, how much noise you are willing to put up with and LEDs or no LEDs.

The XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 with the XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket is a better cooler for cheap. It fits most mid-towers but check for clearance when you choose your case.

 

[evongugg]

Your power supply is AMD certified. Great!

 

[Koreninja]

Looking to blow about 100 hopefully at the most on a case. I am flexible on this though, just throw me some ideas around that range.

And no, I don't overclock. But, I'll probably learn how with this system, hopefully I don't fry anything. :S


For noise level, I'd prefer the more silence, really don't want a jet engine in my room.

Your power supply is AMD certified. Great!

Is that incompatible? This is the first real expensive gamer pc I will be making, so I'm a little lost. I have put together crappier systems before. As I said Particle Man helps with most of the stuff, and I changed some around. That is why I asked if everything was compatible.

 

[Onus]

+1 on CM690.
There aren't links; does that RAM run at 1.8V? I'm guessing not. Save yourself potential grief by getting some that does. Mushkin and A-Data both have 4GB sets that adhere to this standard. The Mushkin has better timings (5-4-4-12) and the A-Data is cheaper.
To make budget, drop back from a 4870 to a 4850.
Zalman coolers have been surpassed. Both the Xigmatek S1283 and the Sunbeam Core Contact coolers have better performance and are much cheaper ($36?). Frostytech has listings, at http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

 

[Onus]

Hmmm, sorry I got delayed; evongugg always posts those links. There's also a low-profile link on the top of the first page, but you probably won't need a low profile cooler.

 

[aevm]

WD6400AAKS is a bit cheaper per GB (at newegg today, at least) and a bit faster than WD7500AACS.

Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is cheaper and quieter than Zalman 9700, and does a great job too.

I'd upgrade to P5Q Pro because it has more features and especially Crossfire support.

Upgrade the PSU to Corsair 750TX, $83 with free shipping:
That saves you some cash and gives you the Crossfire option too.
http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=750tx&qxt=home&display=col

Case: very hard to beat the CoolerMaster 690 at $77 with free shipping.
http://www.buy.com/prod/cooler-master-690-without-power-supply/q/loc/101/206177908.html