Help me build my computer please, any alternatives?

CloudAC

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I have decided to order my stuff from CCLOnline, they seem very reliable. Im building it myself, but it seems ive slightly went over my budget so I am asking you guys if there is any cheaper parts I could get instead but wont drastically change the performance of my computer, Im willing to change anything aslong as it doesnt change it too much if it makes it cheaper.
This computer is for gaming!

This is a picture of my shopping basket.
http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c299/Ultima_Feared_Demon/?action=view&current=Computer.jpg

I really appreciate the help, Thanks!
 
Get this WD 640GB HDD instead, it's bigger and faster than the Maxtor 500GB and only 4 pounds more:
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=25910&category_id=835

Based on the P5Q Pro/HD 4850/GameXStream 600W, I assume you'll add a second card later, right? Excellent combination.

The Thermaltake Soprano looks nice but for a gaming box I'd prefer something like RC-690. It's about 78 pound sat www.ebuyer.com for example.
 

CloudAC

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Sorry bout that, heres the specs

Case - Thermaltake Soprano - 47 Pounds

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Processor E8400 - 107 Pounds

PSU - OCZ 600 Watt Game X Stream - 68 Pounds

RAM - Geil 4GB PC2-6400 800mhz Black Dragon Dual Channel Kit - 48 Pounds

HDD - Maxtor Diamondmax 500GB - 41 Pounds

Mobo - Asus P5Q Pro - 94 Pounds

GPU - HIS HD 4850 HDMI 512MB GDDR3 Dual DVI - 114 Pounds

Drive - Optiarc 20x DVDRW - 19 Pounds

K&M - Logitech EX 110 Cordless Desktop - 19 Pounds

Monitor - Liyama Prolite - 100 Pounds
 
Looks like a good build, as always aevm has great suggestions. Don't get a cordless mouse for gaming, still have lag issues and nothing like batteries going out at a bad time.. A cord mouse might be cheaper.
 
Too bad. See if you like this case:

CoolerMaster CM-690, $65 pounds
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=17784&category_id=54

With that case you can have two single-slot cards and an overclocked CPU and still have no worries. At most you'd need to add more fans when/if you overclock or when/if you add a second card. It comes with 3 fans and has room for 7.

There's also the Antec 900, same price, also excellent cooling.
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=9524&category_id=54
The part I don't like about this case is the crazy lights, but some people consider that an advantage. No idea what your taste is like...