Building a budget pc help!

[Jdm240sx]

Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106043
case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119106
harddrive:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144309
motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131033
powersupply:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817182016
processor:http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103037
heatsink:http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835200023
i got some ddr400 patriot ram dual channel
graphic card: i dont know?
so this brings me to $387.45

can somebody help me out and check if all of these items are compatible ? should i change anything? im trying to build a budget pc that doesnt exceed 450$

also how much do you think i can over clock it to using those stuff with artic silver?

help appreciated thanks

 

[Mondoman]

Check out the "$700 build" thread.

 

[NamelessMC]

Check out the "$700 build" thread.

You built a $950 rig that needs rebates to hit $850.

He doesn't want to exceed $450.

How can you refer him to a thread like that, seriously?

 

[Mondoman]

Less superficial readers may find that thread to be a useful source of individual component and vendor ideas.

 

[yosefm]

For the most part, looks like reasonable trade offs for a budget machine.
I would suggest instead the A64 3700+ processor - especially cheaper as it comes with the stock HSF
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103622
CoolerMaster & Newegg disagree about what fans are included in that case. CoolerMaster says only the side intake fan is optional, Newegg says only the front intake fan is included. I would be prepared to go get another 120mm fan based on what it arrives with.
My 1st choice for S939 MBs is sold out (ASUS A8N-E nF4U - perhaps discontinued) and I think you would be happier with an nForce 4 over a VIA chipset - I recently got this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813188006
Motherboards.org review here:
http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1651_1.html
Yes, it's SLIx16, but it's the best reviewed & laid out board of those available on newegg for < $100 - might even beat the Lanparty & ASUS. Also has the EVGA warranty.
Vid Card? Your choice of 7600GS/GT or X1650Pro/XT. I would stick to EVGA or Sapphire personally, but not if the price was significantly higher. Try to avoid cards w GDDR2, as the price difference to have GDDR3 is less than the performance difference.
Not sure what that makes the price, but I think it'll fit. Looks like a reasonable system, but I wouldn't expect it to OC much. That'll be limited by RAM, PSU, and of course HSF. Would stick to what you can get w stock voltages.

 

[cattbert]

You are proposing to spend nearly a quarter of your $450 budget on the case & psu. I would consider getting the ones that are free at Fry's after rebate and spend the money saved on the other parts to increase performance.

Ultra mid tower case w/ front usb & firewire free after $40 rebate:

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5124886?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I have used this case and it had no sharp edges and both sides come off for easy installation of drives. You will have to buy case fan(s) separately. I have submitted a number of rebates to Ultra and all have been paid after the requisite 6 weeks.

Ultra 500w psu for free after $40 rebate:

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4587977?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[yosefm]

hmmm - chieftech knockoff w a side duct? - interesting.
While the outputs of the PSU are not listed, it should support the build.

Really hate rebates, & it's not just the varying levels of draconian procedures to qualify. It's the fact that they depend on disqualifying a significant fraction of legitimate buyers - horrible way to treat a customer.

JDM: You don't show if you're a US resident or not. You might need to pay attention to the fine print that the rebate offer is only open to US residents.

 

[cattbert]

I agree about rebates, but at least I can report with first hand knowledge that the Ultra ones will be honored if you follow the instructions.

As to the case, the only modification I made was to cut off the cpu air duct, but that was just my preference.

As to the PSU, it has a pci-e connector. The only compromise to its price is that it only has two serial connectors, but plenty of standard connectors (so you can use an adapter if you need get more than two serial drives in the future or you can upgrade the PSU down the line and only be out the cost of shipping).

 

[yosefm]

Good to hear about the rebates.
What are the specs on the PSU? Single or Dual +12V? Max combined +12V?

JDM: I know this is just above your range, but if you can stretch it consider this deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130077
EVGA recert 7800GT for the price of a 7600GT. No worries (except the time to replace) even if it comes DOA - same lifetime warranty.
I know the 7800 is not the best on the block in its normal price range, but in the $129 range it absolutely is.