Criticize my first gaming build

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smelly_cat

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I want to make the very best out of the money I want to spend. I was aiming for £400-£500, but I've ended up on about £700...

Second updated build:

7e3a00buildthree.jpg


Links to components:

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...+Nine+Hundred+Ultimate+Gamer+?productId=25541

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152177

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-117-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-108-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124735

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149276

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123067

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159247

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/93725

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-099-SA&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Max-Value-M...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242560785&sr=8-1


So what do ya think? The only things I have concerns about are the motherboard, processor and case.

I think if I cheap out on a case, I can swap the E7400 for an E8400...The question is, is it worth it?

Edit: Also, what's the difference between all these different types of cases (tower midi micro), and is the case i've selected the best one for me?
 
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Case: I personally would get a cheaper case, unless you really love that
Antec 300 is good enough if you want to cut down the cost

PSU: Do you really need Modular PSU? You could probably get cheaper PSU..
OCZ StealthXStream 500w
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-026-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

GPU: Extra £10 for 4850 definately worth it.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-117-XFA

Performance of ATI 4830 is similar with 9800GT, but it is cheaper
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-187-SP


Mobo: Get the new P43/ P45 chipset
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150285

HDD: Peronally would get a 16MB Cache 250GB with extra £5
 
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