New Comp Build Version 2, Suggestions?

[TaylorTech]

Ok, as stated in an earlier post, I'm looking to build a new gaming/multi-tasking computer for college [I'm majoring in computer engineering].

Here's the details:

-About a $1,300 budget [USD].
-Trying to make it as future-proof as possible.
-Will be doing some mid-heavy overcloking.
-Eventually it will be turned into watercooling.
-Will NOT shop anywhere but the Egg.
-Already have a great monitor / mouse / keyboard.

With that being said, here is the careful list of parts I have come up with:
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MOBO:ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131295

PSU:CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139006

GPU:SAPPHIRE 100243L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102748

RAM:G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231184

CASE:NZXT LEXA BlackLine Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811146038

CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115017

HD:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136218

CD/DVD:LITE-ON Black SATA DVD Burner with Litescribe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106072

OS:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16832116488

CASE FANS:Thermaltake A1927 120mm Red LED Case Fan x3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811999138

CPU COOLER:ZALMAN CNPS8700 2 Ball CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835118030

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Comes to about $1,250 total [USD].

See anything that needs changed, has bad reviews, etc?

Looks solid to me.

 

[RallyMaster]

Why the Zalman cooler? I think you could get better performing coolers for less IMO...

 

[TaylorTech]

Enlighten me.

Could you recommend any?

 

[DSF]

Agree about the Zalman cooler. They're definitely overpriced.

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is as good as the Zalman or better, and for half the price when you figure in the mail-in rebate.

I also don't see any reason to pay for DDR2-1066 with a Q6600. DDR2-800 will give you all the headroom you need to max out the chip, and it will cost less.

 

[TaylorTech]

I'll look into the Xigmatek.

Well it's pretty cheaply priced for the speed and I love G.SKILL.

Any recommendations for RAM?

 

[Denithor]

G.SKILL 2x2GB DDR2-800 $80
More than fast enough to max out a Q6600.

What resolution do you game at? If lower than 1920x1200 the 4870 is overkill.