$1300 gaming desktop pc

[MizuRyuu]

Hi

This is my first time building a computer. Aside from normal usage, I would also be doing a fair amount of gaming on it. Because I am buying from both Canada and US, there will be prices from both Canadian and US sites. This is just so people can see what component I want...

Component

Processor
Core 2 Quad Q6600 $279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Motherboard
Abit IP35 Pro $184.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

Memory
Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 1GB) $69.00 ($30 rebate)
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4330509&cmp=OTC-PriceRunner

Graphics
EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT $289.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303

Storage
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB $99.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....AAKS&manufacture=Western Digital&promoid=1008

Samsung
SH-S203B $29.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24649&vpn=SH-S203B/BEBN&manufacture=Samsung&promoid=1008

Power supply
OCZ StealthXStream 600W $79.98 ($10 rebate)
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23934&promoid=1008

Enclosure
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW $44.99 ($10 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Speakers
Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 Speaker System $109.99 ($60 rebate)
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A5147063&CMP=BAC-160x65

Windows
Vista Premium Edition 64BIT OEM $115.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22438&vpn=66I-00788&manufacture=Microsoft&promoid=1008


Total $1304.88

After Rebate Price$1194.88


I don't need a new monitor as my existing monitor is fine. Same with keyboard and mouse. I am hoping to keep this pc less than $1300 before rebate if possible.

I am mostly looking for help in making sure case, power supply, and motherboard is good, as I don't know much of them. For the graphic card, I want a GT card, but since i really don't know much about them, I am really just picking a random one from newegg. If anyone has a better suggestion, feel free to voice a recommendation


I am not sure if I should wait a little to see if there will be any good sales for black friday/christmas. I won't be able to go to a B&M store, so any sale would have to be online...

 

[Dangman]

Why/how are you buying from both Canadian and US sites?

Well first of all, ditch the power supply. The OCZ StealthXStream is an FSP Episilon unit that has out of spec ripple, or voltage fluctuations, that can damage your parts over time. So I wouldn't get that PSU. Go with the Corsair 550Vx or if you want modular cables, the 520HX.
Corsair VX550 550W PSU - $95
Corsair HX520 520W PSU - $106

Second, this Crucial set of RAM is of much better quality than the Corsair RAM and it's cheaper too:
Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT12864AA804 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM - $60

Third, cases are a personal choice item. So if you like that case, go for it. I think it has enough room for the 8800GT. Though if you want a few other case recommendations, here' a few:
Cooler Master Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $40
Cooler Master Centurion 534 ATX Case - $40
Cooler Master Centurion 532 ATX Case - $50
Antec NSK4480 ATX Case - $79
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $70
LIAN LI PC-7B Plus II Silver ATX Case - $80
Antec Sonata III ATX Case - $114
Antec P180 ATX Case - $120
Antec P180B ATX Case - $125
Antec P182 ATX Case - $129
XCLIO Windtunnel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $130
Gigabyte Aurora GZ-FSCA1-ATB ATX Case - $135
Thermaltake Armor VA8000BWS Full Tower ATX Case - $137
Lian Li PC-A16A ATX Case - $150
Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Full Tower ATX Case - $150
Coolermaster COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Full Tower ATX Case - $170
Lian-Li V1000A Plus II ATX Case - $180
Lian-Li PC-V1100A PLUS II ATX Case - $220
Lian Li PC-V1200B Plus II ATX Case - $240

 

[engiNURD]

i agree with danny.

 

[Direfox]

I dont see a monitor on that list. If your going with an 8800 GT and Quad core, I would think you would want a 22" Widescreen minimum.

 

[Falling Anvil]

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1306233

Better price for a CM 690

 

[engiNURD]

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1306233

Better price for a CM 690

its actually even cheaper in-store at fry's. its $60 - $20MIR, if anyone is in the market for such a case and is near a fry's B&M.