Soon to be new config, please rate/comment

Dear all,

gonna go for a new hardware pretty soon ( sept. 2009 ).
Havent posted so far, so please be kind =)

So here is the config. please leave constructive criticism so I can make changes. Bare in mind that I do not have access to 'all' hardware that is out there on the web. Try to keep yourself in 'widely accessible' range of hardware.
Trying to build a descent gamer's machine ( mainly focused on MMO's and Strategy games)

INTEL CORE 2 DUO E8400 BOX 2x 3.0GHz 1333MHz 6MB Sck.775
DDR II 4GB (2X2GB kit) 1066MHz OCZ Reaper
GIGABYTE EP45T-UD3LR Sck.775
GIGABYTE ATI HD4850 1GB DDR3
HDD 320GB SEAGATE S-ATA300 16MB NCQ3
OCZ StealthXStream 500W
SAMSUNG SM 2233BW

All of the above totaling around 850EUR. That's the range I want to be in.
Maybe a bit lower, if possible, but same performances.

All of your comments and suggestions are more than welcome!

/atmosphere

Intels socket 775/ e8400 is at the end of its life and being replaced in a couple of weeks .
DONT buy an intel cpu right now

wait 3 -4 weeks and then get back with the same question , when we have seen the new i5 cpu's benchmarked

With you prospective build (keeping in mind outlander's advice), you have spec'd a DDR3 motherboard with DDR2 memory. I'd recommend the DDR2 model - GA-EP45-UD3L.

Regardless of which motherboard, make sure that the Seagate drive you get is a 7200.12 model. Some of the .11 models had firmware problems and any .10 drive has spent too long sitting on a shelf. And I think the 500 GB .12 is a single platter drive, and therefore a little faster than the older ones.

Guys, you are awesome!

Keep the advice coming!

Can you give me some advice what to get in range of 800-850E, or what should I change in the spec I have given in my first post.

Thx for the MB advice!


@griffolion i cannot get spinpoint f1, and really do not want to order from the web.


Another side note, is there a trusted online ordering page, from which most of you guys order hardware?

/atmosphere