Since I'm building a gaming system around X58, I'm essentially doing the same research as you. You have a solid list overall...all I can add are comments and a suggestion here and there.
I'd get at least an Antec P182, or a Cooler Master Cosmos 1000. A big steel case will absorb sound.
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[90%] Corsair 620HX
(...or would a 750TX be just as good & quiet, but with more power? they pretty much cost the same around here.)
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Unless you plan on serious overclocking or multiple high-end graphics cards, a smaller PSU will serve you better by being more efficient and quiet. A VX450 should be more than enough. Here's a
more intense system than yours that maxes out at around 370W.
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[90%] Noctua NH-U12P SE1366
(...or the ProlimaTech Megahalems?)
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Noctua's a solid brand. I'd personally would get a Mugen II to save money and b/c it's more efficient than the Noctua.
This chart from Xbitlabs should help.
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[90%] Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4
(...or the UD4P?)
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It's hard to go wrong in this range. Personally, I'm getting an Asrock X58 Extreme, and I've heard good things about the ECS Black X58B-A, both of which could save you a little bit of money.
Western Digital, in my experience, has been more reliable and quiet than Seagate. Personally, I was fine with your first choice, the Green.
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[50%] Crucial 6GB kit (2GBx6)
(or the Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D 3x2GB? they cost twice as much though.)
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They're absolutely solid.
This comparison test should help you feel confident with the Crucial. I personally am getting
$86 PQI memory since I have no interest in overclocking RAM and just want quantity. Plus it looks pretty cool.
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[0%] GPU ...no idea whatsoever about what graphics card i need to get hah... something that stays quiet, works and doesn't get in the way (for about 50$) would be great... could someone please recommend me something like that?
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There're fanless GPU's out there...I'd get dual DVI outputs in case you ever want 30" monitors (and there's less of a chance, as minuscule as it is for interference).
This one only takes a single slot and is $63. If you're willing to fill out a rebate and have a GPU taking up two spaces, there's this
$57/42 card.
Btw, I hope you're getting two LCDs right, with more than a TN panel?