Suggestions for parts for new computer build

[scrappy45]

Hello all! Currently I am running a 4 year old Dell XPS 400 and it is not doing any justice for current computer games. I was going to upgrade my existing computer, but then figured I might as well try my hand at building a new one! I want a comp that will run Starcraft 2 at it's higher settings. Also, I would like this computer to be able to handle newer games that are going to come out. I don't need to play on the best settings. So far here are the parts I have found and want to use. Any input would be appreciated. I have somewhat of a grasp on what I'm doing, but I am not very confident in my decisions
PC Case: Antec - Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066
Hard Drive: HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3865134&SID=
CD-ROM Drive – (haven’t really looked yet)
Processor: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115215
Processor Cooling Fan: Hoping to find a decent one around $40
Motherboard: What’s a good suggestion for a good price?
Memory Modules: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145260
Power Supply: (CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
Video Card: 9800gtx+ or Geforce GTS 250 1 GB... Could maybe stretch the budget this some

Again, any input or suggestions would be appreciated!

[David M]

Good decision, you will never get a four year old Dell XPS 400 to run the newer games at higher frame rates and game settings no matter how badly you Frankenstein it.

Get a WD Black drive instead. Its a better quality drive.

You don't need an aftermarket CPU cooler unless you are going to be overclocking. If you are going to do that then had better know how to overclock without destroying your hardware.

An Asus board would be good. Get one with the LGA 1156 socket and the P55 chipset. Here are the boards to choose from, depending on how much you want to spend. Pick 1156 and then P55. Then you probably want to choose a DDR3 board.

http://usa.asus.com/ProductGroup2.as...yCKlQ4oSEtSu5m

Four gigs of Corsair RAM is perfect. Get the 1333, 1.5 volt RAM instead. There will be fewer chances of problems. Make sure its dual channel, DDR3 or DDR2 depending on which board you chose.

The PSU you chose is an excellent one and not too little or too much power. You could get away with a 550 watt model if you don't pick a card with a voracious appetite for watts.

The graphics card you chose is completely out of fashion. Do you also have a mullet? Just kidding. Get a current generation card. Either a 400 series Nvidia or a 5000 series ATI. How powerful you buy depends on how much you want to spend and how fast you want to go. The 460 or the 5830 would be the least for playing Starcraft 2 on one larger monitor. For card brands, try to get an HIS or Diamond.

[Khalil]

If your budget is limited step down the Processor to an i3 and buy a better video card, gaming is more reliant on video cards than the CPU.

[scrappy45]

Thanks for the input! Ok, so far this is what I have changed on what I am going to buy;

Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ($129.99) This seems like a good board for a decent price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131634

Memory:CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX ($109.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145198

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive ($94.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136533

I am having trouble deciding on a graphics card. I figure I might as well go with a Geforce 460, just because I have only used nvidia in the past and have had good experiences with them. I am going to spend more than I wanted to on this comp, but it'll probably be worth it in the long run right?!

[glc]

If you get a 460, make sure you get a 1gb version, it's considerably faster than the 768mb version. If you can't afford it, then look at ATI 5770's or downgrade the CPU to an i3-530 or i3-540.

If you want to stick with the i5, look at the i5-760.