first build -- help please

[crazyman672]

Hi this is going to be my first attempt at building a computer, i will use it mostly for gaming, along with internet office... i've heard about overclocking and would like to try my hand at it so any guides on building a comp or overclocking are welcome I was hoping to keep it near $2100

thanks

here what ive come up with so far from looking around these forums and newegg

Antec Performance One P180B Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis 1.0mm cold rolled steel around the 4 x HDD area ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129017
$129.99

Link Depot C6M-14-BKB 14 ft. Cat 6 Black Network Cable - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16812189028
$3.99

GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128048
$149.99

EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130082
$289.99

SYBA IEEE 1394a FireWire PCI Card with Internal 9-pin Header Model SD-VIA-FW1E1H - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16815124034
$8.99

CorePad EP24510 Mouse Pad - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817114456
$14.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817139002
$169.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029&Tpk=e6750
already have

G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231122
$189.99

HITACHI Deskstar T7K500 HDT725032VLA360 (0A33435) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822145129
$66.99

Logitech diNovo Edge 2-Tone USB Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16823126008
$161.99

Hanns·G HW-223DPB Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824254020
$259.99

Logitech G7 Black 6 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB RF Wireless Laser Mouse - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16826104203
$67.99

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106072
$39.99

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116135
$124.99

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116204
$111.99

D-Link DWA-556 PCI Express Xtreme Desktop Adapter - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16833127218
$94.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835100007
$5.99

Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835154001
$44.99

SILVERSTONE FM121-B 120mm Case Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835220014
$15.99

Logitech Z-4 40 watts 2.1 Speaker - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16836121130
$69.99

Subtotal: $2,023.80

 

[zenmaster]

NewEgg is a bit over-priced for that PSU.
Consider ZIPZOOMFLY or another site for that PSU.

Alternately, you can get this one.
http://www.pcpower.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=S61EPS
You can but it directly from the site for $119.

Is your Wireless Router a D-LINK?

 

[crazyman672]

no it isn't, does it need to be??
zipzoomfly seems to have better prices on several items, thanks
i like the modular cables with the 620hx, is the silencer that much better??

 

[Maziar]

go for P35 DS3R , because :

1_It OC's better than P35C DS3R

2_P35C DS3R DDR3 option is limited to 4GB , but the DDR2 option is limited ot 8GB , so i dont think 4GB DDR3 will become useful later

overall its a nice rig, Both CORSAIR 620 and SILENCER are good

well for that 22 monitor , which has 1680x1050 resolution i suggest getting a 8800GTS 640 instead of 8800GTS 320 ,

 

[cptmac]

Just finished my first build last week. Gigabyte P35 DQ6 and Vista 64 bit. Lessons learned. Both are cutting edge (exciting), but, the big BUTT, P35 and Vista are the challenge the ''Veterans" crave. The BIOS went "fine" called Gigabyte support 5 times and they answered the phone and my questions. Vista is a challenge. I am very comfortable with XP, but my "advisor" insisted on 64 bit. Gigabyte program "icool" will turn off your CPU Fan. My room mate said " hey, your new computer is making this screaming sound." Delete that one. If I were you, I would throddle back a few thousand RPM's. Go with an "older" board that will accept the Intel 6850 and stick with XP.

 

[crazyman672]

i think ill get the p35-ds3r, that logic is pretty sound. I've played with computers for awhile, but never built one i know vista pretty well and ill take your advice about icool

 

[aevm]

I'd get a cheaper keyboard, and use the savings for a 24" monitor or a better video card.