Well I've decided to go with the custom built route, as I know alot more about computers then I did a few weeks ago. I've been researching parts and I have a fairly good picture of what I want.
Case: APEVIA X-DISCOVERY
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 160gb
PSU: Enermax 500w
RAM: Corsair XMS 2gb
Mobo: Asus P5GV-MX
CPU: Core 2 Duo e6400
Total cost: $982
The only part I already have is the video card, which is an HIS 1950xt, so thats the only thing that can't change at the moment.
I'm not much of an overclocker but I might dabble in it in the future. I mainly will be using the computer for games.
I would like to be able to get the price down a little bit to fit in a sound card, I'm not completely sure I need the raptor over a normal HDD so that might be a place where i can shave off some of the price.
Seeing as how this is my first custom build I would love to hear your opinion on my selection, and what I can change. Thanks!
Case: APEVIA X-DISCOVERY
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 160gb
PSU: Enermax 500w
RAM: Corsair XMS 2gb
Mobo: Asus P5GV-MX
CPU: Core 2 Duo e6400
Total cost: $982
The only part I already have is the video card, which is an HIS 1950xt, so thats the only thing that can't change at the moment.
I'm not much of an overclocker but I might dabble in it in the future. I mainly will be using the computer for games.
I would like to be able to get the price down a little bit to fit in a sound card, I'm not completely sure I need the raptor over a normal HDD so that might be a place where i can shave off some of the price.
Seeing as how this is my first custom build I would love to hear your opinion on my selection, and what I can change. Thanks!