Ok so I need some advice on where to "trim the fat" on this budget build. I am looking between $700-800 (US). This is a complete build so no legacy support nor monitors, keyboard, speakers, sound card, or mouse are needed. Primarily needs of this computer will be RTS gaming Sins of a Solar Empire, Age of Empires III, and Anno 1701. I want to run it smoothly and on the highest settings. Your advise is always welcomed and appreciated.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R $115---- with rebate $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128359
CPU: Intel Q8400 $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115057
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 500 GB (16 MB cache) $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073
RAM: G-Skill DDR2 1066 2x2 GB $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166
Graphic Card: Nvidia XFX GTX 260 $190---- with rebate $175
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150330
Operating System: Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64 bit $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488
Case: Cooler Master Centurion $60---- with rebate $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119077
DVD-ROM: Lite-ON $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106276
Power Supply Unit: Thermaltake 700W $125---- with rebate $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153039