Need advice for new build

[wolfie99]

Hey Everyone,

I would appreciate advice for my new build.

1500 budget
Primary uses are gaming, photo editing, watching video.

So far this is what I have come up with...

ASUS P5Q3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP CH1-11 intel p45 chipset ATX form factor 3xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x1)/2xpci/4xddr3 w/sata2 raid,dual lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:intel - socket 775)
www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?&scriteria=BA25040

INTEL Core 2 Duo e8400
OR
INTEL core 2 quad q9450

OCZ OCZTVEND2 Vendetta 2
www.mwave.com/mwave/viewproduct.asp?PID=CPU-OCZ&updepts=COOLING-CPU&DNAME=Cooling+-+CPU

OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4gb kit (2gb x 2) 1333mhz 7-7-7-20 240-pin ddr3 dimm w/heat spreader
www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?&scriteria=BA24842

ASUS EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready
www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=ASUS+EN8800GT&x=21&y=31

still looking at a case, psu, and HD
Would like a case w/clear side

would like to use an LG GSA-H55L DVD from old system if possible
www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=20651

and

Sony SDM-HS95P display
www.dealtime.com/xPF-Sony-SDM-HS95-19-TFT-screen-silver

All suggestions welcome....

 

[y2kgtp]

I think you will be very disappointed with a 19" monitor with a max of 1280 x 1024 resolution. Especially as you are gaming and watching video.

I just ordered this yesterday for myself...it's 219$ today, was 229$ yesterday :

It's not a high end monitor obviously, but should do the job.


Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094