mainstream gaming pc (revised)

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neo4102

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After doing even (more) research I have finally come up with the final specs for my gaming pc. Once again I ask for any criticism that could help me create a better pc...without spending too much extra cash that is =]

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
Intel Core2quad Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
MSI NX8800gt OC (670mhz)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329
2gb (2x1) G.Skill ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec+900
Thermaltake Purepower 500w psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
250gb seagate barracuda hdd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148141
Sound blaster audigy SE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102010

Edit: well its basically only going to be used for gaming (more specifically crysis and the other amazing dx10 shooters that will eventually be released) im using a 26" sharp hdtv at the moment, but if anything ill opt for a regular 22" lcd monitor (as of now the budget is around 800 just for the system itself)
 
Define "extra"... how much money can you spend on this build? And what is this build for? Which monitor do you have, and which games are you (planning on) playing?

All Thermaltake PSUs, outside of their Toughpower line, suck. Get a Corsair VX or HX series power supply from Buy.com. (With your setup, you could use a VX450, but a VX550 would be preferred.) Buy.com has excellent prices (especially compared to NewEgg) and free shipping.

For a few dollars more, you could bump yourself up to a 320GB hard drive. The difference is that the drive I chose has free shipping (and would have only cost you $1-$2 more than the Seagate would have once you've added shipping).

Use onboard sound for now. It's improved to the point that it's now a viable option for most people.
 
I concur with Tiraides.

Oh and word of warning: Cable management is a bitch with the Antec 900.
 
Agree with Tiraides also. Everything looks good but, I would opt for another PS. This Silverstone or Seasonic 500watt is better than that Thermaltake Punypower 500. hehe

Silverstone 500 watt with 36Amps on the +12v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256037

Seasonic 500 watt with 34Amps on the +12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151040

Or.. as Tiraides just mentioned

Corsair VX550 for $65 on Buy.com with 41amps! On the +12V
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-vx-550w-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/205852646.html
 
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