Q9450 System - See Any Problems?

That's a pretty solid build you have there. I'm using the exact same board and RAM right now, and an earlier version of the CPU cooler.

The Xigmatek will probably fit in the case, but it's not definite with an older case like that. The 120mm rear fan on the case is a good indicator though.

The power supply is just massive overkill. For a light gamer who is never likely to crossfire or SLI you can do better with a new case and a less expensive PSU.

This Corsair 550VX is every bit as high quality as the Seasonic. It's enough power for any system you are likely to have in the next 5 years, and it's far less.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=550VX


This combo would give you everything you actually need at a great price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.198951
Antec 300 case and the very solid Delta-built EA650, all for just over 100 clams?

EA650 review
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.p [...] y&reid=110


Or, how about this? The Antec Ninehundred case includes even more fans and comes with this Antec TP-750, which is just as good as the Seasonic you listed:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.195015

TP-750 review:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.p [...] 4&reid=140

Maybe you are hoping to have the luxury to game more in the future? That's the only reason I think you need 750W, but as you can see you can do just as well for less $.

I like the look of that case, too bad its not available any more. I think you will be able to fit the cooler in there just fine, 8.1" wide is pretty good, and it doesn't look like there is a lot of area behind the MB tray, so you should be fine.

Another CPU cooler to look at, I have used this in a couple builds and it keeps the CPU very cool. I am actually stressing an E5200 OC'd to 3.83ghz using this cooler, and its topping out at 53C. Average is about 50-51C. The fan is dead silent too, if you were to swap in a higher CFM fan I am sure temps would be 3-4C lower. The fan that comes with it is only like 30CFM I think. It spins pretty slowly, even at full load.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 0mugen%202

Just cuz that chip is discontinued doesn't mean its a bad chip. 12MB L2 cache is not very common, that is a very good chip. It was discontinued because it didn't fit Intel's pricing model very well, not because it was a bad performer.

I agree with Why_Me, you don't need two PCIeX16 Slots since you have an Nvidia GPU, the P45 chipset can't do SLI, and the only chipsets that can do SLI with LGA 775 aren't worth the trouble. If you are planning to keep that GPU for a while, then just get his MB recommendation. If you will ditch that 9600GT for an ATI GPU sometime soon, then allowing for Crossfire later may be a good plan of action. A 500W PSU would be enough for that 9600GT, if you want to Crossfire up to two 4870's later, then go for the 750W PSU.

I think I would get this kit of ram instead, there is a chance that the tall heatsinks of the PI Blacks will interfere with your CPU cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146731
Don't worry if its not on the QVL, those lists are only a fraction of memory that is actually compatible with motherboards. Virtually any kit of ram will go into any MB, as long as its the right kind. DDR3 would not work with that board.

Yes it can, which is very nifty. It can have a fan on any of its four sides, and you can set up a push/pull configuration as well, if you buy another fan for it. Being able to mount a fan on any side is very nice if you have a platform that can only have the heatsink mounted in one orientation, so you can still have the fans blowing in the direction of your rear exhaust fans, instead of having the heat circulate inside of your case.

Even if it wouldn't have clearance issues, I would still probably go for the mushkin ram instead, as its $10 cheaper and has nearly the same tight timings and excellent low voltage. I have used that kit before and even though its rated at 5-4-4, it runs 4-4-4 just fine at its rated voltage and speed, or at least the kit I got did anyways. It also overclocks very well, I had it at 960mhz at one point because I forgot to adjust the mulitplier, and it didn't throw any errors.

Duh - I just realized the heatsink that can have a fan on any side is the Mugen, not the Xigmatek.

Looks like the Mugen fan is more than 30 CFM:
RPM 324 - 1200 RPM ±10%
Air Flow 0 - 74.25 CFM

I like the heatsink. Hate sleeve bearing fans tho. I hate making decisions!

I don't think the fan is capable of 74cfm. It seems like 30-40 to me. But regardless of how fast the fan actually goes, its very quiet and cools very well. So if it is really a 30cfm, just imagine what it would do with a 70cfm fan.