Noob system help

[Mr Zero]

Having someone build a new (primarily gaming) system for me and have come up with the following after many hours reading through this forum. I'd like to purchase everything I'll need at the same time. I'd appreciate if you guys could tell me what I'm missing so that the build can proceed efficiently (specifically little things like cables, plugs, and any other misc items that don't come with the items below). Also, if you notice incompatibiltiy issues please let me know. I'm sorry to post another "check my system thread" but this is the best resource I've come across and I have little experience. Thanks in advance for your help. Without further ado:


AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 1MB L2 Cache, 64-Bit Processor

MSI nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon 64 Socket 754 CPU, Model "K8N Neo Platinum" (MS-7030) -RETAIL

2 X Crucial Ballistix 184-Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - Retail

Cooler Master Praetorian SILVER ALUMINUM MID-TOWER CASE, Model "PAC-T01-E1"

Antec 430W Power Supply, Model "TRUE430" -RETAIL

Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD, OEM Drive Only

Seagate 160GB Barracuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3160023AS, OEM

BFG nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Video Card with Doom 3, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "BFGR68256GTD3" -RETAIL

Samsung Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model SFD321B/LBL1, OEM Drive Only

Plextor 12X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model PX-712A Black, Retail

Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and OS I already have

Few questions:
1. What's a reasonable amount to pay someone for assembly/testing?
2. I don't plan on OC'ing now but would like a little flexibility in that area just in case I change my mind. Does this system have room to OC?
3. With Q2 in mind: Clawhammer or Newcastle?
4. Do I need an aftermarket cooler for the chip or is the one provided sufficient?
5. Is 430W enough power for PSU?
6. Is this type memory correct for the board I have selected?
7. Trying to keep system under approx 1800 USD. Any reason to tinker with my selections for a better setup?

 

[Mr Zero]

Can't anyone help me?

 

[Sonic587]

Few questions:
1. What's a reasonable amount to pay someone for assembly/testing?
2. I don't plan on OC'ing now but would like a little flexibility in that area just in case I change my mind. Does this system have room to OC?
3. With Q2 in mind: Clawhammer or Newcastle?
4. Do I need an aftermarket cooler for the chip or is the one provided sufficient?
5. Is 430W enough power for PSU?
6. Is this type memory correct for the board I have selected?
7. Trying to keep system under approx 1800 USD. Any reason to tinker with my selections for a better setup?

Few answers:
1. Why can't you build it yourself? All you need is a screwdriver and to pay attention to the manuals. Testing is also pretty easy.
2. OCing should be okay. However, I'd go for the new DFI motherboard if OCing is what you may want in the future:
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=13-136-147&depa=1
3. Newcastle
4. The one provided is fine, but if you're going to be OCing you should upgrade.
5. Yes.
6. Yes. It's expensive, though. I'd drop it, go with some value memory and spend that money on other goodies. 3700+? Skt939 perhaps?
7. See 2 and 6.