Ok, so I have a budget of around $1,500, and I want to build a nice gaming computer. I looked through newegg and this is the list of parts I came up with. This will be my first ever build, so if you see anything that won't work together, or has a better alternative, please point it out. Also, I would like to know if the power supply can handle all of this.
Great, what do you need us for? No very good start, the PSU is the only bump in your list. There is a Tier list in the power supply forum with a lot of information on what and why to buy a good PSU. Other than that, you passed the test and can start helping others.
Yep, looks great, minus the PSU. Look into the OCZ GameXtream, really good value on those. I am picking up one myself here soon. (Just to make sure I have enough power for a GTX or 2900 )
I would recommend waiting until next Monday for HD2900XT to come out before dropping nearly 600 bucks on the 8800GTX.
Ditto on the PSU. Get one that is >80% efficient as spending more on a good quality PSU will end up paying for itself in electricity savings.
Not only that, but buying a high power, good quality PSU now may save you from having to upgrade it the next time around. (Like me) My FSP 450 might power a stock GTX, or XT, but I wouldn't chance it.
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