I have a terrible feeling like this build is going to fall apart or explode if I build it for a family member, and was hopeful to get some re-assurance that it won't...
His needs are very basic (ie web browsing, microsoft office, and music and pics) and his only request is for the computer to last for 8+ years, and has a budget of just under $600 before a monitor.
Software is being re-used to save some cash, but these components seem too good to be true, and I need some expert guidance before buying this week...
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5": ( $70 free ship)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - ($55 free ship)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
COOLER MASTER RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Power Supply ($110 + ship) - $40 Combo with Cooler Master = ($70 + ship)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel ATX Case: ( $50 free ship)
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX ($190 free ship)
BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX 128M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard ( $110 - $20 Combo with PII 940 = $90)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138130
WHERE DID ALL THE DVD DRIVES FROM NEW EGG GO??? + $50
This brings me to $585 after shipping...
Is it going to explode if I put it together or is it a decent deal?
I am most worried about the keeping the CPU cool with only the stock heatsink and only 2 fans in case, but even without any overclocking will it be ok?
I understand AM2 is going out of style, but I've included a AM3 compatible MOBO is case he brings it up in the future. DDR3 ram doesn't really seem worth it for his use.
Should I be worried about integrated graphics being enough for a 22" monitor? (He only games with solitare...)
Thank you for any and all input!
His needs are very basic (ie web browsing, microsoft office, and music and pics) and his only request is for the computer to last for 8+ years, and has a budget of just under $600 before a monitor.
Software is being re-used to save some cash, but these components seem too good to be true, and I need some expert guidance before buying this week...
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5": ( $70 free ship)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - ($55 free ship)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
COOLER MASTER RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Power Supply ($110 + ship) - $40 Combo with Cooler Master = ($70 + ship)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel ATX Case: ( $50 free ship)
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX ($190 free ship)
BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX 128M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard ( $110 - $20 Combo with PII 940 = $90)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138130
WHERE DID ALL THE DVD DRIVES FROM NEW EGG GO??? + $50
This brings me to $585 after shipping...
Is it going to explode if I put it together or is it a decent deal?
I am most worried about the keeping the CPU cool with only the stock heatsink and only 2 fans in case, but even without any overclocking will it be ok?
I understand AM2 is going out of style, but I've included a AM3 compatible MOBO is case he brings it up in the future. DDR3 ram doesn't really seem worth it for his use.
Should I be worried about integrated graphics being enough for a 22" monitor? (He only games with solitare...)
Thank you for any and all input!