PC build virgin wants your opinions on first build spec (2K budget)…

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CPU
CP-128-IN Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN) £204.99

CPU COOLER
HS-003-SY Scythe Ninja Plus Heatpipe CPU Cooler (Socket 478, 754, 939, 940, LGA755) (HS-003-SY) £31.95

just a small point, but i can't see any reason to go for the retail version of the e6600, then buy a seperate CPU cooler. Might as well save a few pennies, and get the OEM e6600. Might have to look elsewhere though (none on OcUK).
Or, if you're not going to overclock your CPU anyway, don't bother getting the Scythe, and stick with the retail CPU.