Looking for a new CPU need some advice

Just bought a new set of system components and put em together a few days agao. Sadly the amd quad 9600 CPU was DOA (from newegg). The MB im using is a

MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813186147

I sent the 1066 ram i got back to newegg as well as the CPU (9600)due to the fact that I might want to go to a AM2 due to the MB only supporting DDR2 800 with am2. My budget for CPU and ram is $200 for both. I have read hundreds of reviews and they all have said the 9600 is the most unreliable thing since the ford pinto so my main concern is reliability, then speed and then OC abaility. I was thinking about getting a

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103233

MEM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

Im only running LOTR online and mabye a little C&C 3 when it comes out. I got a 4850 running the video. if any one has any suggestions or exp with a product that would help me out I would be greatful! Thanks all