Review on new gaming rig

[freakzoid]

Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz
Gigabyte P67A-UD3R-B3
Kingston DDR3 1333 CL 9 KVR1333D3N9/4G (8GB) 4GB x 2
OCZ Vertex 2 120GB
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB SATA3
3R Systems iCEAGE Prima Boss II CPU Cooler
Asus HD6970 2GB EAH6970 DCII
Coolermaster CM690 II Advanced
Seasonic X-660 660W
Asustek Xonar Essence STX

Currently no plans to overclock!

This is the finalized build I have in mind. How does it look?

I'm also considering assembling the system myself after I've got all the parts. but this is my first time doing it and I have absolutely no experience with PC assembly. Am I likely to encounter any compatibility issues here? Like something not fitting where it should or a component being too big?

the Intel Z58 chipset is also coming out soon. should I wait a bit and get that instead?

All input is welcome. Thanks!

 

[sadams04]

CPU + MB - If you have no plans to overclock you can get the 2600 instead of the 2600k, and an H67 motherboard instead of the P67. IMHO, there is no reason to wait for for Z68 (you aren't using the onboard video).

HD - Swap out the WD Blue for a Samsung F3 1TB. The Blue is OK at best and the Samsung will perform better.

MEM - Eh... OK at best here also. Stick with CL9, DDR3-1333 and 1.5v modules, but look at the GSKILL Ripjaws series...

CPU Cooler - Not familar with the 3R Systems iCEAGE Prima Boss II CPU Cooler, but if you are looking for additional options the Hyper 212+ is a great cooler at a good price.