Hello guys first post here but lets get down to business this will be my first PC and my first self built PC so Im really really excited but also inexperienced.
First off im buying all my stuff from Newegg gotta love the deals!!!! so here are the specs
COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Ok so thats it total price is around 623 bucks i dont want to spend that much on my first build Is there anything Im forgetting? Is everything compatible?
This is a stupid question but do i need some sort of card to get wireless internet? What version of vista should i get and where is the cheapest?
Are you looking to spend less money? You could replace a few items and not loose (too much) performance. OCZ 600w PSU $70 - Thermaltake TR2 430w PSU $25 after rebate CM RC-330 case $44 - you can find less expensive cases ~$30 (but I happen to like the RC-330) C2D E4500 2.2Ghz $120 - Replace with the C2D E2180 2.0Ghz $70 That will save you about $110 which is just about the cost of Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP1 included
You already have a keyboard/mouse/monitor? Then you're good to go. And everything (including suggestions) is compatible.
This is a stupid question but do i need some sort of card to get wireless internet?
Do you mean over-the-air internet service from a WISP (Wireless Internet Service provider)? They are expensive and have very low month data limits. Verizon WISP charges $60 a month for a 5GB plan with each extra MB costing 49 cents. I can easily go through 5GB of data on a weekend afternoon just catching up on news and sports stories. Cable and DSL internet services is much better option. Verizon DSL has package of 3GB up / 768MB down for $30 a month - NO data limits.
If you meant a wireless connection to your PC from your DSL or Cable wireless router/modem. All you need is a wireless adapter. You can get Extermal USB or Internal PCI card versions. USB Wireless AdapterPCI card wireless adapter
