How does this $1000 gaming PC look?

My knowledge about computer hardware isn't very high but i've been trying to educate myself the last few days by researching some computer parts. I'm trying to make a computer from scratch that will basically play ArmA 2 along with Empire Total War and America's Army 3 in high settings and maybe burn the occasional DVD. I want a good gaming PC but not anything extreme or excessive as the three games I listed are the only ones I envision myself playing, so i don't see the need to worry about upgrading my system in the future since I don't plan on getting any next gen games as I do most of my gaming on Xbox 360 to begin with.

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Curious on what people's thoughts are on my build. Keep in mind i'm a relative noob about computer hardware so advice or suggestions would definitely be welcome. Does my list look compatible? Did i skimp on an item I shouldn't have or spend more than is necessary on another item? Do I need a cooling fan? instead of buying Vista should I just use XP for the next few months until Windows 7 comes out? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

My ballpark budget is $1,000 fyi. Thanks in advance for any advice

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Cheaper ram rated for higher speeds and will give you better timings at 1333. Also for $5 more you can get a WD Caviar black which will give you better performance than the SE.
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PSU looks good, and make sure to watch for combos with the CPU and board, like this one which will save you $80.
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