Hey guys this is my first home build and I’ve learned a lot from this website but I just want u guys to take a look and give me a few suggestions before I buy.
Purposes for new computer:
Minimal video editing, not enough to buy a quad
Non-video intense gaming, I game but not like large video intensive games like WOW
TV Recording
Blu-Ray viewing (I have a Toshiba 32” (32HL67US) can I hook up my comp to it via a dmi to hdmi/hdmi to hdmi cable and have it view? I heard there was some sort of protection with the blu-ray’s)
I have a decent surround sound system, 5.1 surround Logitech Z-5500
IT Ability, I’m a college IT major and want the ability to interchange certain parts to check and fix other people’s computers
Basically a Home Media computer
System:
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
187.99-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102719
Two changes needed. First is the PSU. Get a quality PSU like this CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W. Second, go with a HD 4830 over the 3870. The 4830 the same price point but provides better performance.
+1 on Slomo4shO's suggestions. Raidmax PSU's are a definite no-no unless you like sparks and burned hardware.
You should also consider the WD6400AAKS HD. The 640GB drives are considerably faster due to higher data density on less platters. It's also only $5 more than the one you linked:
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