First time builder -- how's this config?

[mattpsu]

Been waiting quite some time for the intel price cuts and now that they are getting close, I figure it's time to start locking down my system components. I plan on using this computer for moderate gaming and moderate video encoding as well as all the normal stuff people do. I'd like to keep my total budget in the $1600 USD range. I have never overclocked before but I think eventually I would like to try to get 3ghz out of the q6600. I will be reusing the mouse, keyboard, and monitor from my previous PC. I also already have a license for vista business x64 so I will not need to worry about budgeting for that.

Here's what I have so far:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 (~$270)

CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835154001 ($60) -- I believe this will fit in my case?

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128050 ($130)

RAM: 2x G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231065 ($260) --I'm open to suggestions on the RAM. I've heard these g.skills were good which is why I've included them for now.

GPU: EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130071 ($390)

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148136 ($120)

PSU: SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-650HT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817151028 ($160)

DVD drive: Samsung DVD burner SATA with lightscribe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151141 ($39)

Case: LIAN LI PC-7B plus II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811112099 ($90)

Total: ~$1519

Are there any glaring compatibility issues with these components? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

 

[drew455]

nice. but might need more power

 

[mattpsu]

nice. but might need more power

Hmm, really? I was under the impression that the 650w Seasonic would be more than enough. How much more power would I need?

 

[aevm]

Nice build, don't change a thing. No worries about that PSU unless you plan to add 10 more hard disks later

I played with the URL below a bit and got only 440W, even with 10% aging and 1.45V voltage and a bunch of fans/sound card/modem. You should have a safety margin, and 210W is enough IMO.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

 

[MooseMuffin]

Whats the difference between the ram you chose and the ram I linked below, which is the same brand, same speed, and same timings, and $30 less?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231087

 

[mattpsu]

Whats the difference between the ram you chose and the ram I linked below, which is the same brand, same speed, and same timings, and $30 less?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231087

Hmm...that's a good question. Anybody know why the RAM MooseMuffin linked is cheaper than the one in my config since it seems to be the same thing, only a different color. Am I missing something?

 

[gators1223]

mybe having a good color of ram is worth $30 to some people

 

[rwpritchett]

I know it's not much, but you can save $20 by getting the Seasonic PSU from XPCgear.com. For some reason, they always have Seasonic power supplies cheaper than the 'egg. Everything on your list looks fine... it will be a great system.

http://www.xpcgear.com/s12650.html $139.99