Critique my gaming build

[whiteoral]

Well, looks like there are already starting to be good deals as BF approaches. Anyway, this is what I have in mind. Please critique in anyway. I will use this for some gaming like hl2, source, maybe some of the new games like tf2, etc. My budget is around $1100. I will not be overclocking until a few months after I get this rig so I can get more money for a heatsink and whatnot.

Case Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=antec%2b900

Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128050

GPU 8800gt, not sure what brand or if OCd or whatnot. Any suggestions?

PSU CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817139001

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115029

RAM Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820146565

HD Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136073

Optical SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827151153

I also plan to get the 906bw
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...1094&Tpk=906bw


How does this look? I have a question about the ram. FRYS has the patriot 2x2 for 90 dollers, should i take this over me 2x1 crucial, even though crucial > patriot? And are these patriots even the dx9 chip or w/e? Did I miss anything or are these all the parts I need?

Thank you so much for your time.

 

[Skott]

I'm getting errors from those links but just looking at the component names I can tell you its a solid build. I'd rather have Seagate 7200.10 drive but thats just my personal choice. A different monitor as well but again thats just a personal preference. Looks good.

Edit: Forgot to mention the video card. Normally, I'd say eVGA but with supplies low right now its pretty much whatever you are lucky to find. Stick to XFX, BFG, and eVGA. PNY has a model but I think PNY quality isnt as good as the others. The OC models are okay but you can just get a regular reference card and OC yourself. If you cant find a 8800GT then I'd suggest a ATI 3870.

 

[whiteoral]

Why the seagate over the WD, and which monitor did you have in mind?

 

[DSF]

FYI, Fry's has the Nine Hundred at a better price than Newegg.

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4991611

 

[Skott]

I think the the 7200.10 is just a little better performance wise is all. As long as the HD has 16Mb Cache thats all that really important really. That new Samsung T166 drive is even better than the 7200.10 drives supposedly. About the same price too. As far as the monitor goes I'd get a 20" or a 22" but thats just a personal preference size on my part. I got a LG226WTQ(BF) and its absolutely fabulous. Easier on my eyes than a 20" LCD. Like I said though you got a good build planned out.