second build- suggestions

[Redeye]

Hello everyone! This is going to be my second build and I think I need a little help and a few suggestions since its been a while since I have done my own build. I do plan on playing with overclocking it although I never have so far. I was looking to spend between 1500-2000. I mostly do gaming, photo editing and some video editing so I figured I might as well go with a quad core and overclocking for the editing stuff I do. Im also never just doing one thing at a time anyway so a quad core might be best at this time and for longevity of the build. Im really having a hard time picking a motherboard so if someone can help me with that it would be most appreciated. Right now im probably going to stick to one video card if that makes a difference. Also if there are better components than the ones I picked out I will take any suggestions. Thank you!

Case
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail 89.99
Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Motherboard
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail 179.99
Newegg.com - ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail 179.99
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ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail 149.99
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EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail 189.99
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GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard – Retail 144.99
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Kentsfield 2.66GH 279.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82 E16819115027

CPC cooler
ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
Newegg.com - ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 120mm 2-ball UFO Bearing / Transparent CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks 49.99 + 10 MIR

RAM
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail 122 + 30 MIR

HD
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
89.99

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

CD/DVD
Samsung with lightscribe 33.99
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PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply– Retail 109.99
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Monitor
SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 300 cd/m2 DC 8000:1 – Retail 299 +20 MIR

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 300 cd/m2 DC 8000:1 - LCD Monitors

GPU
EVGA 512-P3-N845-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail $254.99 + $30 MIR

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N845-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Keyboard
Logitech G15 2-Tone 104 Normal Keys 34 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard – Retail 73.99
Newegg.com - Logitech G15 2-Tone 104 Normal Keys 34 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard - Keyboards

Mouse
Logitech G5 2-Tone 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2000 dpi Mouse – Retail 41.99
Newegg.com - Logitech G5 2-Tone 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2000 dpi Mouse - Mouse

Speakers
Creative Inspire T10 10 W 2.0 Speaker System – Retail 48.99
Newegg.com - Creative Inspire T10 10 W 2.0 Speaker System - Speakers

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM 169.99
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - Operating Systems

 

[Inferno]

Hey,

I think that looks like a GREAT start of options for your build. I think some of the forum experts can help you out finalizing it!

And, I hate for this to seem a bit spammish, but I could hook you up with your stuff, you could be my first primary customer!

 

[Luke]

switch the hdd to a seagate 7200.11 500gb (32mb cache)
switch the ram to crucial tracers or g.skill (cl4-4-4-12)
if your going to just be doing some small ocing and nothing MAJOR then get a q6600. Out of that list of mobo's get the p5b.
change the heatsink to a rifle.

 

[thirdshiftdj]

965 chipset has had its time. Get the 750i or any of the P35 boards. I prefer the Abit because it can hit high FSB. Any p35 board will suffice. You could get the gigabyte p35 ds3l instead and save some coin. It'll hit 475 FSB no problems

 

[Redeye]

thank you! im going to buy it this weekend and ill let you know how it goes.

 

[Redmo0n]

Are you going to look at Inferno's stuff?

Inferno Deals

He has his own business and i am sure he would be able to give you some good prices.

Also you should get a different case, but if you like that one it's personal opinion.