First time build - Please help

[royrules22]

Hi there. I'm just about to build a computer for the first time ever after these July 22nd price drops (here's to Newegg not getting hammered and actually having them in stock). So I need some help in picking these parts.

Here's what I have on Newegg wishlist.

I've also purchased already an Antec 900 case (for half the price as Newegg at Fry's!), OCZ 4GiB DDR2-800 RAM, and an Asus P5K LGA 775 w/ WiFi P35 chipset mobo.

So now I have a few questions:

- How is the power supply? Will it be enough for the Q6600 and the 8800?
- How's the sound card? Would it be worth it as my mobo has ADI AD1988B 8 channels HD integrated audio. Also is it real X-Fi (as I hear some cards are not true X-Fi and they offload the work to software).
- Do I need a heatsink? I plan on doing some limited OC'ing (I've never OC'd before). What about the AS5?
- As for headset's how's this one? I'm not a big audiophile.
- And mouse. What's a good and cheap gaming mouse? I currently use a Logitech Bluetooth mouse as BT is built into my laptop and won't be in my desktop.
- How's this card reader? And yes I actually need it. I use Memory Stick and SD cards mainly.

Thanks for any and all help! Appreciate it.

 

[emp]

If you don't know if you NEED the sound card then drop it, onboard sound is nowadays good enough for most of us mortals (the only people that should get a sound card is those that *NEED* it)

As for the PSU, use this one instead:

SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT ATX12V / EPS12V 550W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151027

(Se asonic is not only one of the top PSU makers but one of my favorites as well )

Use this headset:

SENNHEISER HD201 3.5mm w/ Adapter to 1/4" (6.3 mm) Connector Circumaural Closed Back Headphone - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106455

(Probab ly the best brand to get headsets from)

Logitech MX310 930928-0403 Black&White 6 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical Mouse - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104136

(No doubt logitech for mouse)

I must congratulate you on your decision to get the 64-Bit OS, most people in here have to be put on the right track. All in all you did a pretty good job except for a few quirks, but very nice.

 

[royrules22]

Thanks a lot! I'm liking the PSU suggestion. I had to replace a dead PSU a while ago on a pre-built and I got a SeaSonic, it worked great. So I have high hopes for this. If only it were about $30 cheaper though...

As for the Sennheisers I love those. And I would've gotten the HD201 if it weren't for one tinny problem. It's a headphone and not a headset. I need that mic.

The mouse is a no-go I'm sorry. I have a MX310 that died on me a month after I got it. It works now and then but after a reboot it dies until a few weeks later. It was a pretty decent one while it worked too *sigh*.

As for the 64-bit OS, I'm a sophomore EE&CS major (mainly the CS) so you can be rest assured I know exactly the benefits of having a 64-bit OS and CPU

Thanks again!

Edit- Whoops forgot to ask. What about CPU/GPU cooling? Do I need a heatsink and/or an extra cooling solution? I plan on OC'ing minimally. Maybe about 200MHz on the CPU if possible. Defiantly not touching the voltage. I also have an Antec 900 case which is known for it's insane fans so I'm not sure if I need to splurge on more fans.

 

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If it's only 200Mhz you'll be fine with stock cooling, but if you want you can get my favorite HSF, the Tuniq Tower 120.

And just go to newegg.com and look for a Sennheiser headset instead, that's just too easy to solve

 

[royrules22]

Cool. I was suggested the Tuniq Tower at IGN but wow that's huge. I'm not sure if one it'll fit and two if it's worth it.

 

[emp]

If you're overclocking, it is. A cheaper cooler is the Scythe Katana 2 for about $30.