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Hi guys!
Im building a new PC.
I will use it for gaming, and I will overclock it.

Case:
Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
59,99$

Motherboard:
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
134,99$

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail
189,99$

CPU cooler:
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail
26,99$

Memory: someone told me that this RAM is good for overclocking.
A-DATA Vitesta 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVD1B16K - Retail
64,99$

Graphics card: Im Nvidia fan :kaola:
EVGA 512-P3-N878-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ SSC Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
219,99$

Sound card:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM
49,99$

HDD:
Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
79,99$

Burner:
SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM
25,99$

PSU:
Thermaltake W0158RU 650W SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC VGA Power Supply - Retail
109,99$

Monitor:
SAMSUNG TOC T200HD Rose Black 20'' 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor - Retail
319,99$

Speakers:
Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
78,99$

Keyboard:
Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail
89,99$

Mouse:
A4-Tech X-750F Laser Mouse Retail
34,99$

Any suggestions? Should I change anything?

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Reply to Anonymous

PC Power & Cooling 750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703009
Less than $90 after 15% off, rebate and free shipping.

Consider a Logitech G5 mouse.

You may have to boost memory voltage or downclock to 667 to get stable operation with these dimms.

Reply to Newf

i don't know if you're an audiophile, but i'm not convinced you'd need a sound card. the integrated sound is getting pretty good on most mobos now.

the G.Skill PI Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231209 is only $70, and i haven't seen a recommendation for A-DATA recently.

i don't know much about monitors, but that seems like a lot for only 20", hopefully someone else who knows more will post soon for you, or you could look around at other posts for monitor suggestions.

Reply to spidy

II would also recommend getting a G5 mouse, you don,t need a extra sound card the onboard is good enough.
And I would recommend a corsair or zalman psu, the rest looks good.

Reply to col-p-todd

yea, drop the sound card. you're running a 5.1 sound system so 7.1 sound card is pointless.

drop the samsung monitor as well, get a viewsonic one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824116396

drop the artic cooler and get a xigmatek s1283
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ek%20s1283

and retention bracket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019

it'll be cooler than the artic cooler u'll get now w/o a big price difference.

drop your A-data memory, get this muskin instead. 4-4-4-12 54$ DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146726

i agree with Col-P-Todd above, get a Logitech G5 gaming mouse, you'll never turn back into anything else.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104076 49$

if you're on a buget, then the logitech mx518 is another solid choice 36$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104178

that mouse is also a very solid mouse, i've had experience with both mouses and they are both great. i just prefer the G5 cuz it fits my hand better.

also, take it from me, i use to play in gaming leagues, such as CAL for counterstrike and i got to Cal-M which is pretty far. you don't need a "gaming" keyboard.

it's just a waste of money. the keyboard im using now cost me 19.99$. its a logitech, and it's all you'll need for gaming. the mouse is what really matters.

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