this is my first build and I need advice and help with configuring

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This is my first computer build and I was wanting to know how these components will work together primarily the size of the parts.


1. Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208027

2. Power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152033

3. mother board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387

4. Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

5. Graphics Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187069 or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133304

6. cpu heat sink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125


I know these are not all the parts needed but they are the most important, and the ones I'm most concerned about.

Thanks
 
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well its ok cept for a few things the power supply is crap this is better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=corsair_power-_-17-139-004-_-Product

you might wanna consider going full am3 with ddr3 ram since the price difference is marginal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402&Tpk=asus%20790x

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275

getting an nvidia card with an amd board is pointless and your options are dated look into getting an ati 4850/4870

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129138

get the amd 955 it will clock to 965 speeds easily

better heatsink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

well its ok cept for a few things the power supply is crap this is better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=corsair_power-_-17-139-004-_-Product

you might wanna consider going full am3 with ddr3 ram since the price difference is marginal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402&Tpk=asus%20790x

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275

getting an nvidia card with an amd board is pointless and your options are dated look into getting an ati 4850/4870

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129138

get the amd 955 it will clock to 965 speeds easily

better heatsink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

 
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If you edit your post to follow the format in the "How to ask for new build advice" sticky at the top of the forum we can help optimize a build for you. Some of your current choices don't make much sense. We can help you get a better build for your money if you will edit your post.
 
The Ultimate versions of Windows are a waste of money for most users. I would save your money and get 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM $104.99

The Seagate 7200.11 drives are crap. I wouldn't touch one with a ten foot pole. Here's a much better drive:

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $84.99

You still haven't edited your post with the information we asked so we can help you with your build.
 

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the mother board suggested above doesn't have floppy drive port on it. Is there an adapter so I can use a floppy drive with this mother board. (I love the Classic games that are only on floppy's)
 

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I have heard of people putting "Control Panels" in the front of there case that monitors fans and temperatures is there a good one that anyone knows of that also has usb or firewire ports on it?
 
According to the motherboard manual, both USB connectors are 9 pin. One is labeled USB910 (for ports 9 and 10) and the other is USB1112 (for ports 11 and 12).

From the instructions it sounds like there is a Q-cable you need to plug into the motherboard then plug the front panel usb cables into the Q-cable. The list of contents only says it comes with one Q-cable.


It also looks like you can plug 4pin usb cables into them and the 5th pin is just not used.