I'm currently building a new budget gaming PC. I already have the smaller components as well as a hard drive, SSD, DVD drive, PSU and graphics card. What do you think about the new components I'm buying? Are there any flaws or incompatibilities? Can better value for money be found elsewhere?

CPU - http://www.ebuyer.com/349022-intel-core-i5-3450-3-1ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80637i53450

CPU fan - http://www.ebuyer.com/176157-arctic-cooling-freezer-7-pro-rev-2-socket-775-1156-1155-1366-ac-frz-7pr2

PCI Wi-fi adapter - http://www.ebuyer.com/155641-tenda-wireless-n300-pci-adapter-w322p

Case - http://www.ebuyer.com/175611-nzxt-lexa-s-case-nzxtlexs001bk

Motherboard - http://www.ebuyer.com/266605-asus-p8h61-m-le-usb3-intel-h61-socket-1155-8-channel-hd-audio-matx-p8h61-m-le-usb3-r3-0

RAM - http://www.ebuyer.com/247674-corsair-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1333mhz-xms3-memory-kit-cl9-1-5v-unbuffered-cmx8gx3m2a1333c9

OS - http://www.ebuyer.com/259863-microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-w-sp1-licence-and-media-1-gfc-02050

Thanks.

What graphics card do you have and what kind of visuals + FPS are you aiming for?

I think the -PRO mb has USB3.0
I'd definitely invest more and get a Z77 mainboard (doesn't need to be a superboard). What you look at is basically warehouse clearing (badly outdated mb) and you'll be sorry in a few months for that board.
Memory is not a big problem. Anything from 1333mhz to 1866mhz varies by 2-3% in final speed.

Thanks for the replies guys.

I have a Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X and an OCZ Stealth Xtreme 500w PSU. I also have an OCZ Agility 3 60gb SSD. I don't really have any particular aims in terms of performance, I know the 5770 can hand Crysis 2 and Battlefield 3 on high with 30 fps, I'm cool with that.

I chose the Ripjaw RAM before and had it in my basket, but I realised the motherboard mentioned only speeds of 1333mhz, so I thought I'd downgrade.

Where did you find out it didn't have USB 3.0? It said that on some review websites but the motherboard description says it has it and it's also a revised model. I know I'm cutting corners on the motherboard, but I'm not going to overclock and I'm going to be sticking with this build for a while, plus Asus seems to be a very trusted brand.

Thanks again for the replies guys, I'm already bummed that I'm spending this much money, I need to make sure I'm spending it right.

Yo Brendude :) long time no see.

Thought id share my thoughts on this...here goes. Since you wont be dabbling in some overclocking you really dont need a aftermarket CPU cooler. While the stock intel cpu coolers are shitty, this will only effect you if you plan to OC. And even then a stock intel cpu cooler will get you some extra mhz, i managed to push my Q9400 2.66ghz to a semi-stable 3.2ghz with a stock intel cpu cooler . So save yourself the money on the cooler and rather pump more money on a core component,like the mobo.

The mobo is really the most important component when it comes to future proofing, while everything else can be upgraded in the future should your mobo support it with minimum hassle. For example if you want to add another gpu to your rig in the future, and your mobo doesnt support SLI then not only will you need to get the additional gpu but you will also need a mobo that supports sli etc. Im not saying that mobo you have listed doesnt support sli but i think you get the point im trying to make.

Bottom line: Go all out on the mobo! Especially if you not a regular upgrader.

The one exception to this would be that upgrading your cpu in the future would usually require a new mobo as well...irrespective of how much you invest in the mobo in the present. If you can shoot for a i7 then DOOOO ITTT!!!!

Should I go for it? It's all in my basket.

@ Shinobi-san

I thought about future proofing the motherboard, but I'll be sticking with this build and CPU for a while. The higher priced motherboards (£80) really don't seem like that much of a step up, and I'm not really bothered about SLI, Xfire or extra ram slots. I was interested in buying one with an unlocked multiplier, but those are quite a bit more expensive and I may as well get the i5 2500k with it, but I just can't justify spending that much.

You're right about the cooler though, how quiet are the stock Intel ones? Being 10 degrees cooler is a bonus, but if I'm not overclocking and the Intel cooler is sufficient and quiet then I may as well save myself £15.