Need Suggestions for New Gaming Tower

[rtran1]

Hi guys, I recently stumbled on this forum and website and found plenty of valuable information. I have nailed down the main components that I think is suitable for my gaming needs, but I thought that criticism or suggestions of improvements will give me more confidence in my purchase. My only limitations or goals is to stay under $1500 CAD, have this desktop for ~3 years before upgrading as well.

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Motherboard:
I'm not sure which motherboard is appropriate for the chosen components, so suggestions here are MUCH appeciated.

RAM
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

GPU:
SAPPHIRE 100260SR Radeon HD 4850 X2 1GB 512-bit (2 x 256-bit) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102813&Tpk=adeon%20HD%204850%20X2%201GB

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288&Tpk=Seagate%20500%20GB%207200.11

Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case 1000W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119184&Tpk=Cooler%20Master%20HAF%20932

PSU:
SILVERSTONE ST70F 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256045&Tpk=Silverstone%20ST70F

Thanks in advance! =]

 

[gkay09]

Are you very intel specific???
If not you should certainly look into the new Phenom II X4 940...Its very promising...

 

[rtran1]

I've always been a big fan of intel due to its reliability in the past. However, I'm not intel specific =] Anyways any thoughts on what motherboard would be ideal for this build?

 

[WR2]

A range of good options with the features listed for comparison.
A few top choices would be ASUS P5Q SE / GA-EP45-UD3L for a single video card slot MB and
ASUS P5Q Pro / GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R for a dual video card MB choice.

 

[WR2]

I noticed the HAF 932 missing from NewEgg stock. An alternate case to look at: CM Storm Sniper @ Legit Reviews
Also CM Storm Sniper @ HardwareCanuks

You're also paying a premium price for your 700W PSU. A more powerful PSU (but without modular cabling) is the Corsair 750TX. $CAD 50 difference BEFORE a $20 rebate. And modular cables won't make that much difference in a big, wide, well cooled case. Corsair 750TX review @ HardwareCanuks

I personally would use that $50 to upgrade the CPU to Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz