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First time builder looking for some help

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I'm looking at building my first computer and need some help. I'm looking at building a mid-range rig for gaming and if that goes well, building another faster machine down the road.

This is what I am thinking:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115043

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128359

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $41.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820148212

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152100

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner $22.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136152

ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/1G Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121278

And an Antec 900 case. (I've already purchased the case.)

Anything I'm missing or should change out?

I want a Quad Core, but I am not sure which one gives the most bang for the buck currently.

Your help is appreciated!

Pho

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The RAM is the only really bad choice. Crucial has fallen out of favor in recent years, but beyond that 2.0V on 800Mhz is unwarranted.

For just a couple dollars more, this G.skill will do the trick:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231209

If you upgrade to a crossfire board, you'll keep the option of adding a second video card in the future:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128358

That's a very nice PSU, but it's far more wattage than you need, unless upgrading to a crossfire board. Save 20 bucks and get a 650TX:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005

It's a tough call on which quad is the best bang for the buck. Probably it's the Q9550:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115041

At that price, a 512MB 4870 would be a better deal. All three of these offerings by Sapphire are excellent, and you'll get excellent return on your investment from any of them:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %20Limited

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