$400 PC Build.

[Guest]

I'm currently looking at attempting to build a pc for close to $400. I would like opinions on computer hardware, and links to cheaper/better value parts if possible. It would also be nice to know about any compatibility issues that I'm not aware of.

CD/DVD Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118031

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688&cm_re=Athlon_II_X2_240_CPU.-_-19-103-688-_-Product

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134487

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147098&Tpk=N82E16811147098

Hard Drive:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3554367&CatId=134

OS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116752


Yes, I'm planning on using the motherboards integrated graphics card.

 

[eberleeeee]

Compatibility wise its pretty good.
The only concern that I have is that I don't trust power supplies that come with cases. They have a tendency to be bad and could fry the whole computer.
I would suggest going with the Antec 300 that comes with the power supply. It is a very good one and it will only cost you ~$30 more.

 

[not moose]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220656

 

[daggs]

how about this quad combo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.278844

 

[eberleeeee]

If you aren't planning on doing anything real intense with your build then that laptop isn't a bad idea.

 

[Guest]

how about this quad combo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.278844

I fear that this deal ends today...good find though. I'm not planning on buying this PC quite yet...

The Laptop intrigues me....

Compatibility wise its pretty good.
The only concern that I have is that I don't trust power supplies that come with cases. They have a tendency to be bad and could fry the whole computer.
I would suggest going with the Antec 300 that comes with the power supply. It is a very good one and it will only cost you ~$30 more.

Have you had any personal experience with the antec 300? From the looks of the reviews, it looks like it has some drawbacks.

EDIT: A friend of mine claimed that my 1GB of RAM would bottleneck my whole system. Has anyone found this to be true?