Trying to build a new gaming rig

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Stupendous Man

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Trying to build my first computer. Going to be used mainly for gaming. Planning on spending about 1600 (Canadian) tax in to my door.

All I need is:

Mobo
CPU
RAM
HDD
Case
PSU

I've got a 8800 GTX already hooked up, along with a new moniter and an OS.

So far I've picked:

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Dual Core Processor
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19144&promoid=1001

**Edited**
ASUS P5N32-E SLI Nforce 680I
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21494

Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 2GB 2X1GB PC6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18580&promoid=1001

Western Digital Raptor 36GB SATA 10000RPM
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21008

Cooler Master Praetorian 730 Silver Aluminum Case
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15933

**Edited**
Seasonic S12 ENERGY+ 650W
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21073&vpn=SS-650HT&manufacture=Seasonic Electronics


I do also already have an extra HDD for general storage, the raptor being just for the OS and one game or two.

This brought me to about $1575 with shipping and taxes, exactly where I'd like to be. Still wondering if I'm missing something big or making a mistake. Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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ncix.com (cheapest with good selection)

directcanada.com (extremely cheap, ok selection, but no pics/info)
 
I looked into the mobo and for the extra cost it's probably worth it for future upgrades. I'll edit the original post.

Newegg doesn't ship to the far north, although I do have a friend with a timeshare deal in the states. Depending on the savings it may be worth it for me to look into that. Thanks for the suggestions.
 
ETSA said:
As far as the PSU, it is my opinion this is better despite the lower wattage.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index....-600HT-F3BLR&manufacture=Seasonic Electronics

Other than that it looks good.
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I'd go for one of their newer Energy Plus units over the older S12, e.g. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21073&vpn=SS-650HT&manufacture=Seasonic Electronics
A lot more usable power. The 550W version would be fine for that system as well, if you want to save some money. The Silverstone OP650, Zippy GSM-6600P and either of the Corsair units are great choices as well.
 
No idea what I'm really looking for in a power supply but being an apprentice electrician I have an idea what funky voltages and unstable power could do to fine electronics... Changed to the suggested Seasonic 650W PSU :) Time for some quick looks over the bank books and then hopefully time to order up maybe as quick as Tuesday. Thanks for all the help, and anything additional is more than appreciated.
 
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