First Time Builder Needs Help

[baka77]

Hello!

I'm looking to put together my first ever PC & would love it if you guys/gals could look over my parts list & let me know if I'll run into any problems.

Some info: this is a budget gaming rig which I'm trying to keep under $700 total (before rebates), I use a 19" 5:4 LCD (1280x1024), I already have an OS. I don't intend to future upgrade the rig much, but I do anticipate doing some light over-clocking (taking the FSB up to 400).


Case = Rosewill R604-P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147059

CPU = Intel E6550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115030

Graphics = Palit 9600GT 512 MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261002

HD = Seagate 250GB SATA 16MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

PSU = Antec Earthwatts 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

Mobo = Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

Cooler = Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

RAM = G.Skill DDR2 800 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098

Optical = Samsung DVDr 20x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151155

Extras = 120mm fan for front of the case

The total on this would come to $680 after shipping. I'm hoping the 500w (34a on 12v, made by seasonic) will suffice just fine.

What do you think of the build, will I run into any hardware conflict issues? Any other sage advice?

Thanks!

 

[baka77]

40+ views & no response all day...does that mean there aren't any discernible issues or that there are too many? LOL

 

[chuckm]

I'd go with this power supply;
http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair-VX-550W-Power-Supply/q/loc/101/205852646.html

This cooler;
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=BA24691

This case is a little better and has 2 fans, won't have to buy one;
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811147083

Grab this CPU while you can;
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1938470

 

[baka77]

Thanks for the input chuck!

I actually found a great PSU that's on sale at Fry's. They have the Silverstone Strider 600W (42A) modular on sale for on $59.

Also, as for the e8200, great find...but how much trust would you guys put in an OEM processor? ClubIT only gives it a 90 day warranty. I can get the e6750 @ NE for the same cost. Is the performance increase on the e8200 worth the value of a 3 yr warranty?

 

[Shadow703793]

I'd go with this power supply;
http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair-VX-550W-Power-Supply/q/loc/101/205852646.html

This cooler;
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=BA24691

This case is a little better and has 2 fans, won't have to buy one;
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811147083

Grab this CPU while you can;
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1938470

Agreed.

 

[chuckm]

Gotta link for that deal at Fry's? Looks like something I need to check out.

 

[baka77]

Well, I bit the bullet & ordered my parts just now...EXCITING!!!

I took your advice about the Corsair PSU, which I got a screaming deal on. Also, I upgraded myself to a Coolermaster Centurion case in light of my PSU boon. In addition, I decided to play it safe with the CPU & went with the e6750 + warranty lol. Here are all the components I decided on...

CPU = Intel E6750
MOBO = Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
VGA = Palit GeForce 9600GT 512MB
PSU = Corsair 550VX
RAM = G.Skill DDR2 800 2 x 1GB
HD = Seagate 250GB SATA 16MB Cache
Cooler = Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Case = Cooler Master Centurion 5
Optical = Samsung 20x DVDr/rw SATA

The total cost ended up being $642 AR ($692 BR).

All the parts should arrive before next weekend, and I can't wait to sit down & build my first PC. Hopefully I won't run into any issues, but if I do I'll be back here quick.

Thanks again chuck & shadow!

 

[baka77]

Gotta link for that deal at Fry's? Looks like something I need to check out.

They're already sold out unfortunately. I ended up getting the Corsair 550VX for only $25 AR, though!!!