Need Advice for New My First Build

[fire443]

These are the parts I am considering purchasing for my first build:

Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

RAM: OCZ Platinum Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Media Drives: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-08 - Retail

Graphics: ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

Case: NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

First of all, I am pretty new to this. I know the basics and i have done some research. But i am still unsure of myself. i will be using this computer for gaming and school work. If u have any suggestions for different parts than above feel free to add. I am on a $1000 or less budget.
Questions:
1. Do you see any inconsistencies in compatibility?
2. Do i need extra cooling for my graphics and CPU?
-Other than stock heatsink and fans:::: and case fans??
-I probably wont be doing any overclocking until I research more about the process and possible consequences
3. Does this motherboard support enough to cover future upgrades?? (1-2 year upgrades)
4. Would Vista be the wisest choice when buying a new gaming comp?

 

[dirtmountain]

I'd get this RAM instead. 2x2 GB DDR2 800 1.8v $57 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
Geta a SATA burner, not the IDE one, it's faster and you won't have those oem ribbon cables.
1. It would work as posted, but i listed changes i feel are worthwhile.
2. If you overclock you will, but stock you'd be fine.
3. Yes, it's a quality motherboard with an option to crossfire another 4850 in the future.
4. Vista Home Premium 64

 

[kitsilencer]

Change the q6600 for an e8500. If your focus is gaming, you don't need to spend more on a quad.

 

[effel]

Switch to the WD6400AAKS: Do I need to justify why I think so? General consensus around these forums seems to agree its the best hdd at the pricepoint.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=WD6400AAKS

If you're going with the Asus branded 4850, I suggest you get an aftermarket heatsink, as the stock one they provide is very, well, weak(referencing this one;http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121253). I liked a few other OEM offerings when I just browsed newegg- Palit's particularly.

Next thing; your psu! You certainly don't need one that large! I read an early review on this from another website, can't recall off the top of my head...I go to too many x_x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

Modular, Efficient, Quiet, and a decent price. Thoughts?

I'd go for a q6600 with a decent heatsink and clock it to ~3ghz. You -could- get the dual if you want, it'll add some frames over the quad for sure. The better side of my ego is getting to me though, and I see having the extra core as a benefit for everyday multitasking.

 

[Proximon]

I think the 750TX is a good PSU for a possible future 4850 CF.

The new 600W OCZ does look promising, but I've seen a few notes here and there that make me want to wait before recommending it.

The only review so far that I found was at Fudzilla. It is not the kind of review I would trust: "We hooked it up to a few systems and it worked, so it must be good."

 

[effel]

Oh yeah, by all means, if the OP has intents of Crossfire'ing in the future, the Corsair is great. I see what you mean about not being an early adopter of such a product without more reviews though-certainly seems justified.

OCZ now owns PCP&C, and with their(OCZ) recent releases, it seems like they are taking hints from the quality/success associated with PCP&C though. Good for them.