Looking for gaming build advice.

[CannedWeasel]

Hey folks, planning to build myself a desktop in the next couple of months. I plan to use it predominantly for gaming, and I'd like something that will stay useful for the next few years.
I have a price range of optimally 1,000 to 1,200 dollars, but beyond that I have no real preconceptions. I intend to do some moderate overclocking, as well. This is what I've pieced together on my own, and I'd really appreciate advice or suggestions:

Motherboard: ASUS M4A78-E AM2+/AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD 129.99
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition 189.99
RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 55.00
Video Card: GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 169.99
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W 79.99
Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP 79.99
HD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM 109.99
Optical Drive: LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 24.99

At this point totals about $840 after rebates; still need a keyboard/monitor/speakers, but haven't given those much thought at this point (input is welcome).

 

[somethingsketchy]

Build looks pretty good. Just throw in an aftermarket cooler (if you are planning on overclocking) and you should be all set.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Are the C2Q's still faster clock for clock with the Phenom II's??? if so, i'd suggest an Intel Quad with a UD3R or P Gigabyte board. Q9550 would be nice. You can run 500fsb on the Gigabyte board, and run at max 4250Mhz or 4Ghz using the 8 multi. Real easy mobo to overclock, and I'd suggest a quad over a X3... Vista runs alot better on my quad than my wolfdale...

Ram of atleast 1000 or 1066

... the rest is on you

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

Core i7 can be built for that price range.

 

[TurtleCrusher]

In that price range you could seriously go i7. Phenom 2 is truly only good if you already have an AM2 board. I remember reading Anandtechs article on the Phenom 2 x4's and truth be told, they compare with the chip i bought. Some (most) apps have the P2 higher, some apps my Q8200 at stock 2.33ghz beats it. Yikes huh?

I'm not recommending what i bought, but even it beats out what you have suggested while costing less $$.

 

[fourdegrees11]

I wouldn't say he's in I7 range unless he wants to sacrifice other areas of his system. He still needs keyboard/monitor/speakers possibly OS.

You could get that CPU/motherboard in a combo and save $25

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?ItemList=Combo.181994

Thats $15 more then the price of an I7 alone.