First Gaming Rig Build

[123abc]

This is what i have so far:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

EVGA 01G-P3-1280-AR GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130365

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146785

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136260

ASUS Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A3T - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135176

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I already have a monitor/keyboard mouse etc

Im still looking for a MOBO and PSU... and maybe another case fan if needed?

i dont really have plans on OCing, so im not sure if im okay or not with the stock heatsink

Feel free to substitute anything with what is listed above, im still not sure if that RAM is the best bang for the buck

Budget is 1k-2k$

 

[123abc]

anyone?

 

[Proximon]

If you are not going to OC you don't need the 1066 RAM.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
That will do for moderate overclocks anyway.

The Velociraptor is not a good choice for performance, except for very high end systems. The extra money you spend there would be better spent elsewhere:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

Now that we have saved you a bit you can afford this 4870X2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129114

As far as MB... depends on what you need.

Have a look at this write up:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257075-31-what-parts-choose

That will also give you some good tips on choosing a PSU.