I need help for building a computer

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#1 fluffers623
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I want to build my first computer, and I need help really badly. I am deciding to get this so far: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299) CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197) ATI RADEON HD4870 512MB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8894048&st=radeon+hd+4870&type=product&id=1212192380239) and NZXT Apollo Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Firewire and Audio Ports (20.05 lbs) (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2477938&sku=A406-1069) anyone have any ideas for other stuff such as the processor, hdd, cooling system, power supply, and sound cards? i need it all to be compatible with the motherboard. also, anyone know which cables i need to hook up a monitor to a computer? i have an hdmi, but i think i need something else.
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#2 matrixian
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If you don't plan on overclocking your cpu much, get this memory instead: Corsair 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 PC2 6400 (86.50$ - 20$ MIR)

CPU: Intel E8400 3.0 Ghz 190$

Hard disk: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 100$

Power supply: Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650W 110$ - 10$ MIR

Sound card: Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 30$ (you might want something better, sound has never been too important to me)

Cooling:
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler 27$
Scythe SY1225SL12M 120mm "Slipstream" Case Fan 1200 RPM 9$ to cool your hard disk

And you need a DVI-D male to DVI-D male dual link Cable to connect the monitor to the video card.