Thinking about upgrading my mobo + CPU to sandy bridge on a budget

[slayerbizkit]

Currently, I have a Gigabyte ep45-ud3p (rev 1.6) and a quad core 2 intel cpu (2.4ghz). I just bought the vertex 3 ssd but my mobo only has SATA II 3gb ports and I need SATA III 6gb ports to fully utilize my new ssd so I figure I might as well upgrade everything. Oh yeah, my current video card is a 2gb Radeon HD 6950 and I don't think I'll be running dual video cards anytime soon.

Here is what I'm currently considering:
CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=i5_sandy_bridge-_-19-115-074-_-Product

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236

As far as RAM goes, I'll probably buy any DDR3 2x2gb that's at a decent price and has good reviews. Just wondering if what I picked out are good picks as far as upgrading. Thanks!

 

[Noworldorder]

Great choices. I had not seriously looked at that particular Asrock MB before, being more into ATX boards for the convenience and airflow, but that is a feature packed board for the money and the 2400 would suit it well.

You know that board is out of stock right now.

Here is some nice RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231396&Tpk=F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS