I need critique on new computer, I've listed the parts I'm about to buy (Helppppp!)

[evasive]

Basically, I want a fast computer that can play games, and hopefully play the game Starcraft II. Budget is about $1000
Already have, monitor, keyboard, mouse

Motherboard:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087)
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATX LGA775 P35 1333FSB 1PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 3PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN Motherboard
Reg. Price: $92.99

RAM:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087 )
OCZ Gold XTC PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL5-5-5-12 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit
Reg. Price: $43.99 - $30.00 MIR (http://docs.ncix.com/artman2/uploads/1/GPBonus-Dec-27-07.pdf)

Hard Drive:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087 )
Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM 3YR MFR Warranty
Reg. Price: $95.99

Video Card:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087)
Galaxy GeForce 8800GT 600MHZ 512MB 1.8GHZ DDR3 PCI-E DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out OEM Video Card
Reg. Price: $229.99 - $20.00 MIR (http://docs.ncix.com/artman2/uploads/1/27328-Dec-31-07.pdf)

Processor:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087 )
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.66GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail
Reg. Price: $174.99

Heat Sink:
Reg. Price: No Need

CD Drive/Burner:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087 )
Samsung SH-S203N Black SATA DVD+RW 20X8X16 DVD-RW 20X6X16 DL18X/12X Lightscribe DVD Writer OEM W/ SW
Reg. Price: $31.99

Case/Power Supply:
(http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1087 )
Antec Sonata III Black ATX 16IN Quiet Case 3X5.25 2X3.5 4X3.5IN 500W 120MM Fan
Reg. Price: $105.98
Free Gift: http//www.ncix.com/products/productdetail2.php?noheader=1&sku=17129

 

[Iluvpenguins]

it looks relatively good. I don't know much about the hitachi hard drives, but i prefer the seagate barracudas. And is the Antec PSU going to be one of quality with the case? You might want to consider buying a better quality PSU if otherwise.

 

[SirKenin]

The Hitachi drives are notorious CRAP!! lol. They call them "Deathstars" for a reason. Stay away from them. The Seagate recommendation is a good one.

I can't stand those Samsung optical drives. Never could. crapola. hehe. Try Pioneer, LG or Plextor.

 

[oscaryu1]

FYI the Deskstar is also know as the "Deathstar"

Anyways, that PSU will hold crap, the CPU should be a Q6600... that's it.

 

[Iluvpenguins]

FYI the Deskstar is also know as the "Deathstar"

Anyways, that PSU will hold crap, the CPU should be a Q6600... that's it.

he wants to game...the E6750 will perform better in games.