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Reupdated my computer due to suggestions let me know what you think.

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

MotherBoard:
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337

Memory:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197

Video Card:
EVGA 512-P3-N861-AR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130334

HardDrive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156098

Still the only question I have is if the 500watt PSU is enough for the system. Any suggestions on parts to interchange by all means voice please.
 
Looks like a good build, but you may want to consider an 8800gt instead of the 9600gt if you are gaming at a higher resolutions such as 1680*1050. It would give a little extra performance at higher resolutions but if not the 9600gt is still an awesome card. Also make sure your PSU has enough amps on the 12v rail.
 
Thanks a bunch ill look into the cards and how do I figure out if it has enough amps? Any other comments?

Quick question I forgot to add. Last time I build a computer it was 3 or 4 years ago whos doing better for gaming Nvidia or ATI?
 
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sweet build,would have been better going for a factory Overclocked 8800GT though.
 
currently nvidia is the winner, but it sounds like ati is gunna start whooping the collective rumps of nvidia
 
Looks pretty sweet man! :)

What I would do is as Cohen said, get a different power supply and do not use the one that comes with the case because they're known to suck sometimes. ;)

Also as some people mentioned, if you really like gaming, get at least a 8800GT but if you really want the best for your $$$, don't hesitate and get the HD4850 from ATi.

That motherboard is really good. I have the P35-DS3L and have had no problems whatsoever. But as daisymtc said, you could go ahead and get a newer motherboard with the new chipset P43 or P45.
 
Haha, now that you are aiming for 4850, you have just about the same build i was planning on getting. Its good.
Just changed my mind about how i want to spend money atm.
 
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