CPU
Q6600 CPU is good.. since soo many have tried overclocking it, it has been known as a dependable overclocking CPU.
Intel smokes AMD in Cooling.. Google it and be amazed... I love AMD but Intel seems to have thrown down the gauntlet on this one.. Q6600 is the ultimate all around cheap CPU.
Good Ram:
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565 Price: $64.99 CPU Cooler:
An awesome CPU cooler:
THERMALRIGHT ULTRA 120 EXTREME CPU COOLER FOR AMD AM2, INTEL LGA775
Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU Cooler for AMD AM2, Intel LGA775 Price: $57.99