Another request for system build lookover

[sagus]

Hi all, I don't post much, just lurk and glean info. If you'd be so kind, I'd appreciate a quick look-over of my planned build - just to make sure I don't screw the pooch.

I game quite a bit (MMORPG / RPG / Strat sims), and multi-task some (usually have game going, along with music, browser, etc). I "may" do a little bit of overclocking - haven't decided yet.

I've only built one rig about 3.5 years ago, that's still running, just needs to be passed on to someone who doesn't game.

Case: Lian-Li PC65B
Motherboard: Asus P5B Deluxe Or should I go for the Abit AW9D-max?
CPU: E6600 C2D
Graphics: BFG tech 7950GT
Power Supply: Corsair HX520w
Memory: Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800
Hard Drive 1: WD Raptor 74GB
Hard Drive 2: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB
HS/F: Zalman CNPS9500
Plus the AS5, DVD recorder, and other misc.

Thanks for your patience, with yet another one of these threads.

 

[Dunamis]

Looks pretty sweet man.

If there is one thing, I'll prolly go for WD Raptor X 150 GB SATA.

 

[engiNURD]

Heh, I just posted this on another thread, and it applies here as well:

This Crucial Ballistix kit is cheaper and just as good as the corsair, if not better. If you have the cash for the raptor, then go for it... but your money is better spent on a raid0 array. If you don't really care for raid, then just stick to a seagate 7200.10 320gb hdd, which is pretty fast by itself, for half the cost of the 150gb raptor, and double the space.

If you want the 965P chipset, stick to the GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3. If you want 975x, go for the ASUS P5WD DH Deluxe, ASUS P5WD2-E Premium, or MSI 975X Platinum.