First build (need help)

SO THIS IS WHAT I PICKED! help me pick a motherboard and make sure these pieces will perfectly fit and work, i have 700 pluss tax and shipping for this project, recomend me some better pieces and this is not a gaming computer so dont give me a expensive video card, i just want a decent one that can run some small video games such as gta san andreas. ill be using this computer for video editing, photoshop and stuff like that. and also tell me if i have to buy a original os to make it run or if i can just use this win xp ice that i have. i dont need a monitor, ill be using a 22 inch hdtv. thanksss! so i have like 100 bucks for the mother board make sure the video card is included

POWER SUPLY
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341012

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227362

CASE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115055

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136200

KEYBOARD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823166035

MOUSE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104221

CD DRIVE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136152

That is a good basic build. the game you want to play though is not coded to run on multiple cores, you will get more benefit from one fast core than four slower ones. If that is less important than your video editing needs then your current configuration is good.

Why do you want that one? The integrated graphics on it are not very good, your game will be choppy, and it is made to accomodate extra video cards, which you don't want so you are paying for features that you don't need. The build that Shortstuff made is much better suited for your needs.

Just get a more basic motherboard and the video card that was suggested. Here is another option for a build if you want one:

LG DVD burner
Rosewill Case, with very good cooling
Saphire 4770
OCZ StealthXStream 500w
Corsiar XMS2 4gb DDR2-800
GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler
XIGMATEK ACK-I7753 Retention Bracket
Vista 64 and WD6401AALS

Total with shipping: $712.44, and then there is a $20 rebate. If you want to cut the price down the price, you can go with the 400cx that shortstuff mentioned, and use that windows xp license you have (im not sure what you mean by ice) or use Windows 7 RC which is free for download right now.

I would use Win 7 instead, its licensed and its free for one year.

That case is nice, but its 1/7 your entire budget, I think you would be better served spending that money elsewhere.

The build looks pretty good.

LOL, you don't need the Xigmatek bracket unless you're getting a Xigmatek cooler. If you do want a Xigmatek cooler, I would ditch the bracket you have listed and get this cooler instead:

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029 $39.99

That version of the cooler comes with the bracket included.

Yes, the Xigmatek cooler and Antec 900 are a very popular combination. Everything will fit fine.

Either PSU would work fine. The 400CX has enough power to run the system for less money.

Be sure to read the stickies at the top of the forums. It's also very important to read the motherboard owners manual. A google search for "how to build your own computer" should give you more than enough reading material and videos to keep you busy.