Fine tuning new PC spec

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Hey guys, was wondering if i could get some opinions and suggestions with my new build (compatability and quality etc.)

CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4800+ (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA4800CDBOX) (CP-129-AM)

Motherboard
Asus A8N-SLi Premium nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard (MB-111-AS)

RAM
Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3500LL Pro TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 (MY-093-CS)

GFX
PowerColor ATI Radeon X1900 XT-X 512MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-059-PC)

However im undecided about the PSU. I was looking at the Enermax Liberty range, they look good but wasnt sure what wattage is needed for the above gubbins.

Also for the heatsink i read that the ThermalRight SI-120 (Socket 754/939/478) Heatsink (HS-023-TR) is good. Does it need a fan bought seperatly? If so any suggestions?

I've already got the other stuff so the above is all i need now, but im a bit nervous spending all that money on it without getting the opinions of people who know more than me :p If anyone can put my mind at ease and help with the finishing touches id be greatfull!

Thanks.
 
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Should be a very nice rig!

Enermax Liberty 500W ELT500AWT ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CA-025-EN)
Price: £63.95 (£75.14 Including VAT at 17.5%)
This should be fine.
 
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You could save a fair bit of money by going to the 4400+ (or Opteron 170 if you preferred), and the X1900XT rather than X1900XTX, and the difference in performance would be fairly negligable, and if you overclock a bit, nonexistent.
 
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