Choosing Parts, Could use some help!

[Phoenixx45]

Well ive been looking on the web the past couple of days, reading up about gaming computers, and computer parts in general, i decided to come up with a check list of what i need, so here's what i have so far.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115042

$329.99

Motherboard: Not sure the specs, but Mia is sending me one

$0

Memory: 2 GB OCZ DDR2 667mhz

Thx to Tiglath

$0

Hard Drive: Maxtor Basics STM305004N1AAAS-RK 500GB Hard Drive - 7200, 16MB, Serial ATA-300

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] 5&GSCID=21

$69.99

Video Card: nVidia 9600

Thx to Mia

$0

Sound Card:

Power Supply: Antec NeoPower 650 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371011

$119.99

DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151173

$27.99


Case:Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042

$54.95

Keyboard: Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition

http://www.razerzone.com/p-131-razer...-keyboard.aspx

$79.99

Mouse: Razer Diamondback™ 3G

http://www.razerzone.com/p-62-razer-...ing-mouse.aspx

$49.99



TOTAL: (So Far) $574.96


So thats my list so far, still looking for other stuff, any sugjestions would be appreciated. Ive only saved up $200 so far, so still got a long way to go.

 

[aevm]

A Q9550 is faster than a Q9450 and $10 less. Besides, the Q9450 is not in stock and probably will never be in stock again.
Or you could get a Q6600 or E8500 because it's cheaper.

Change the PSU to PC Power & Cooling 610W, $89 - 15%
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

I don't get it, TBH. You can't afford to buy a decent graphics card, but you're looking at spending $130 for mouse and keyboard. You can easily cut those back to $30 total.

 

[antiacid]

look into a saitek eclipse keyboard if you want a blue backlight keyboard that isn't so expensive.

Also, +1 for q9550.

Finally, pawn that 9600 and get something like an HD4850.

 

[aeiouandxyz]

+2 for the q9550 and hd4850.

There are combo deals for power supplies and cases for Antec. You could save $50.