Finally updating my computer

[One_Medic_Army]

So I'm finally going to update my computer, I've given it a new motherboard, more RAM, and a new videocard over the years, but it's still pretty much the same thing I put together back in 2007.
Current specs:
Q6600 quad-core Intel chip (2.4ghz)
4gigs of DDR2-800 RAM (this hurts)
ASUS P5Q-PRO motherboard (My 680i-LT lost it's SATA connectors)
GTX 460 video card

Now what I'm thinking of doing is finally updating to a LGA 1155 socket and an Ivy Bridge quad-core, some DDR3 1600 speed RAM (8 gigs of it), and an nVidia 660TI
Video Card+RAM
CPU+Mobo
Total incl tax+shipping: $693.86, with $25 of mail-in rebates.

Just wondering if anyone here had some better suggestions on specific components? Either for quality or price point. I'd prefer to keep this sub-$700.

[Clay Pigeon]

Keep in mind that the cpu you selected isn't unlocked for easy overclocking.

[One_Medic_Army]

None of the cheaper quads are to my knowledge. I'm not spending another $50 just to be able to over-clock.
Are you referring to the multiplier or the actual operating frequency?

[Boss Llama]

If you aren't looking to OC the system (and you don't really need to - I know I never have!), that looks like a pretty good combination of stuff. It'll definitely give you a big jump over your current setup. If you do want to OC (I hear it can make a helluva difference), the 3570K runs $20 more, and you can probably find a different mobo to package with it, to make up for the combo deal savings. Whichever your prefer, looks like you've got some solid components.

[One_Medic_Army]

Thanks for the tip Alizee, unfortunately I'm looking at like $55 more for a 3570K if I get a deal on it.

Back when I got the Q6600 I tried overclocking it, got a modest OC due to my crappy board at the time, and then gave up and realized it wasn't worth the effort for me.

[Mortis462]

If you live near a MicroCenter they are currently running a good promotion for in store pick up. i5 3750k for $189 and if you also buy a MOBO at the same time they knock $50 off the MOBO, only catch is it has to be in store pick up. Just a thought and a point towards a non advertised special.

[One_Medic_Army]

If you live near a MicroCenter they are currently running a good promotion for in store pick up. i5 3750k for $189 and if you also buy a MOBO at the same time they knock $50 off the MOBO, only catch is it has to be in store pick up. Just a thought and a point towards a non advertised special.

They closed the one near me in July, unfortunately.