Building Computer

[network24]

Ok I was going to upgrade my old dimension 4600 but the parts were getting too expensive and it wasn't worth it so I think I'm just going to build a computer. I'll probably start buying parts in January. Most of my time is spent using the internet and I might do a little gaming (Sims 3, Mirror's Edge, Batman Arkham Asylum, Prince of Persia, Burnout Paradise etc) I have a mouse, keyboard, 17 inch moniter, and speakers. Right now my resolution is at 1024x768 but it can go up 1280x1024. I'm not going to be doing any overclocking. I only want to spend maybe $400-$500. So far I have my CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive, and PSU so I just need help finding a case, a good optical drive, and a video card.

Asus P5KPL-AM SE Motherboard with Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200 Processor w/ Fan Bundle
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4899657&CatId=3365

4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=5D2441BAA5CA7304

Western Digital WD3200AAKS Caviar Blue Hard Drive - 3.5", 320GB, 7200rpm, 16MB, SATA-300, OEM
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3179250&CatId=2458

Silencer 420 ATX
http://www.provantage.com/pc-power-cooling-ppcs420x~7PCPW005.htm

 

[jbakerlent]

So far I have my CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive, and PSU

Have you already bought these parts? Because you could do much better with your money with AMD.

 

[network24]

Have you already bought these parts? Because you could do much better with your money with AMD.

No I haven't bought any of the parts. I didn't know much about AMD so I just stuck with Intel because that CPU could be upgraded to a quad core if need be in the future.

 

[jbakerlent]

Does that need to include an OS? I'll play it safe and allow a little room for one, see the link in my sig as well.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core $60.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

Mushkin XP 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146871&cm_re=mushkin_ddr3_1600-_-20-146-871-_-Product

ASUS EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2 Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121328

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&Tpk=f3%20500gb

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower $69.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-066-_-Product

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA $28.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

 

[network24]

Does that need to include an OS? I'll play it safe and allow a little room for one, see the link in my sig as well.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core $60.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

Mushkin XP 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146871&cm_re=mushkin_ddr3_1600-_-20-146-871-_-Product

ASUS EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2 Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121328

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&Tpk=f3%20500gb

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower $69.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-066-_-Product

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA $28.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Ok I guess you're right AMD being better so i'll go with that board and processor. Also I think i'm going to need a graphics card with more Video RAM because Prince of Persia requires 256 MB so is there another card ypu recommend? I was also planning on giving 64 bit Windows 7 a try.