what i have so far. will it work?

[tycobb280]

First time builder. This is what i have so far.

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128344

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

BFG Tech BFGE96512GTOCE GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143130

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122


How does it look? Is that GPU a good one to go with or is there a better one in that price range or a little more. 4GB is plenty of ram right? As far a a hard drive... i dont think i quite need 1TB. I was thinking about 500GB. should i just go with one 500GB HD or should i go with 2 250GB and RAID 0? Would i gain much going with a RAID? Are cases pretty much universal, or do i have to buy one specific to mobo etc.? Well i guess thats it for now. This machine wont be for anything fancy just daily use and some gaming. I want to make sure it will be good enough to play all that latest games though. thanks

 

[dirtmountain]

Save $27 by going with the E8400 and this motherboard in a combo deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299
Save $2 after rebate to get this better, faster RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
an extra $24 for a better, faster GPU with better cooling. This 9800GT at $104 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130397

1- Can improve GPU for just a little more cash, link shown.
2- 4 GB RAM is fine
3- go with a 640GB western digital SATA $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
link info about RAID
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/393
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/394
4- Just make sure the case will fit an ATX motherboard, most do, but some may be microATX.

 

[huron]

+1 to Dirtmountain. I would say spend a little extra and get a better GPU.