New Build - Any Problems?

[CheetoBandito]

I'm relatively new to building PCs, and I was wondering if there's anything I should know about this build. Parts I'm considering buying...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130082
EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail

CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail

ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

I already own a 3.4 ghz P4, and I think that's enough to hold me off until the Core2's drop in price more.

 

[jeff_2087]

Good stuff. Personally I'd prefer a 965P DS3 over that Asus board, but that's still a good board.

 

[CheetoBandito]

Good stuff. Personally I'd prefer a 965P DS3 over that Asus board, but that's still a good board.

Can you tell me more? I don't know really know what makes a good mobo a good mobo...so if you could tell me why you think the other ones better I might consider it. If the price is right of course.

 

[jeff_2087]

The Asus is certainly a good mobo. The DS3 is a bit cheaper and overclocks a bit higher and has one more PCI slot, though it doesn't have a second PCI-e x16 like the Asus. The Asus can still overclock quite well. So really, whichever you prefer, they're both good.