First build need advice

[KSnipper]

I need to know want you guys think on my hardware pick for my first build. Im not a computer geek so I picked out things that I think I shouldnt have problems with. Im going to go with xp but what would be better 32-bit or 64-bit thanx guys
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119103
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128064
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130319
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817182069
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115037
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820148069
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136075 x2
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16823126009
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001096
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16826104076
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827151154 x2
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835106069

 

[o1die]

I'd get a less expensive case and put your money into a name brand power supply 550-600w such as pc power and cooling, corsair, or seasonic. And Fry's has had the Antec 900 case for $80-100. I would also get regular memory in 4 gigs (2x2 gig sticks), instead of premium memory, but that's just my opinion. Many of the pc6400 ddr2 will overclock with a voltage increase. Your other choices aren't bad; I especially like the 160 gb hardrive; I only buy what space I need, not 500 gb or more. If you can't get the e8400, don't pay a premium for it. Get the q6600 instead and overclock it. It's around $250 for the oem at some places. Microcenter in the northeast has both for around $200 if you can find a store with them in stock. I imagine most are sold out by now.

 

[KSnipper]

ok I went with the antec 900 and this memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820104001
if I cant get the e8400 when Im ready to order I will get the q6600. thanx for all the help man

 

[o1die]

Corsair and ocz are a little less after rebates and will also work fine. Even the adata isn't too bad. It's been about $75 for 4 gigs at Fry's. But corsair is still my first choice. Good luck. And you can also download the motherboard manual and see if it has any memory recomendations before you place your final order.

 

[KSnipper]

when I do get it all put together wich programs should I run to make sure everything is workin good

 

[chuckm]

I'd dump the Rosewill PSU, I've used a few of their cases but they are not the power supply to have. Maybe this one;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005
Or this;
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html
A couple of choices on 4 Gig of ram;
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820145184
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820231122

 

[KSnipper]

ok now I changed the psu to
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817703005
and changed the memory to
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145184
if theres anything else I should change or add let me know, you guys have been so great helping me, thank you