Critique Final Gaming Build, possibly shave $

[jcomps]

I posted a previous question for a $1000 gaming rig, the budget slightly increased but I'd like to keep it under $1200 after SH & Tax if possible w/o sacrificing performance.

It's a Christmas gift for a friend from his parents, he'll make up the difference if there is a performance compromise. I explained Sandy Bridge is coming out, he doesn't want to wait. (Only plays WoW anyway, a current i7 set up should last through Diablo3 when it comes out) We realize prices may drop come early Jan, he's decided he wants to go ahead with the purchase.

Budget: ~1200
Parts: Intel & NVIDIA
Overclock: Only done once before, but probably.
Location: NY
Purpose: Gaming (WoW, D3), some PS, some CADD, Music.
Source: Newegg

I'd like to thank Mianmars for his help in the previous post.

Set Up:

MOBO & CPU $494.98
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Asus Sabertooth x58 LGA 1366 & Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Combo...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

COOLER $29.99
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CM's Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

RAM $119.99
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G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

GPU $353.99
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EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130593

HD $54.99
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Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

Opt Drive $19.99
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ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

CASE $79.99
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Cooler Master Storm Scout SGC-2000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

PSU $69.99
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Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Deals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

Total comes to around $1223.92


Additional Questions:
I upgraded the ram from a previous build, would cheaper ram be a big sacrifice?
PSU is plenty for this rig, correct?
Sabertooth MOBO a gamble?
Should I go with an overclocked GPU?


Thanks guys!

 

[christop]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231335

Check out this ram..

 

[jcomps]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231335

Check out this ram..

I hear Gskill is pretty good for the price, I've only used Corsair / Kingston. Sounds like a good start, thanks!

 

[jcomps]

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