First build (budget gaming rig), need input

Hey everyone,

I'm building my first computer and my budget is $800. It will be used for the basics (internet, some school stuff, etc.) as well as gaming. After doing some research and reading reviews, this is the build I have come up with:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115132

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102803

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814015

DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153

I have a new 21.5" widescreen monitor (not part of the budget) and I will use the keyboard, mouse and speakers from my old computer.

Some concerns:

1. Do I need to invest in an aftermarket CPU cooler?

2. Is the PSU overkill for this build?

3. Compatibility (I think everything is compatible, but I am new at this and may have made some obvious mistakes).

I'm pretty set on this build, but I would like some approval from people with experience. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Your RAM is a little expensive. This is the exact same thing for much less.

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Haha, and I love how this forum has got everyone paranoid about the PSU and making them go balls-out on them. 700W for a HD 4830? Really? Hahahaha. You can power a GTX 280 in SLI for all I know! :roll:

Seriously, this baby will be plenty for your HD 4830. Even Corsair themselves recommend the exact same PSU for my HD 4850.

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply

Haha, and I love how this forum has got everyone paranoid about the PSU and making them go balls-out on them.

kaitanuvax

Too true! Thank you both, I'll look into this stuff.

Edit: Regarding the memory I chose, I save $15 when I combo it with the video card, plus it has a $30 mail in rebate.

Another Edit: Going with the Corsair CX400 takes $100 off the total price after additional savings. Can I get a second opinion on this PSU? I don't plan on overclocking (not anytime soon at least).

Also, if I could get opinions on the rest of the system that would be great.