New build components -- opinions needed

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Hello! I'm putting together a new Intel build. I'm a software engineer and will primarily use this box for development, graphics, light/moderate gaming, and as a media center (HDMI out to entertainment center). Here's what's in my Newegg list. Any thoughts? See any incompatibilities?

Antec mid case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129084
GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128425
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4gb ddr3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
Intel i5-750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215
evga GeForce 9800 GT HDMI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130534
Corsair 550w psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

Note that I'd like to stick to Nvidia -- primarily use Linux, so ATI drivers are still an issue.

Thanks much for any input!
 

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your system looks pretty good to me. i personally would opt for an antec 300 though as im not a fan of the antec 200, but thats just my preference. im not sure whats more important in graphics design (memory or SP's) but you can get an evga 512mb GTS250 for $5 more than that 9800GT. like i said though, i dunno if the extra 12SP's is worth the trade off in ram for your usage as that 9800gt will be more than adequate for some light gaming. just some gristle to chew on. also, what kind of drives are you going to be using?