Please check my build for general office computer

Dynastic

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Is it all compatible, is there anything I should upgrade/downgrade add or eliminate

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Today

BUDGET RANGE: $600-$800

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MS Office, web, multiple messaging programs

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:newegg.com,

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel

OVERCLOCKING: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm stuck using 32-bit OS due to compatibility with inventory control/pos software, chose the video card for dual monitor support, the power supply is way over kill but for the price and the rating on newegg I didn't see better, plus being modular will keep the case uncluttered. I'm always unsure of memory/motherboard compatibility so I chose from the suggested Bargain Build here on Toms.

CASE: Antec 300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

HD: Samsung Spinpoint 500gb 7200 rpm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

CD/DVD: Sony Optiarc
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030


GPU: EVGA GeForce 9500 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395

PSU: Antec 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

MEMORY: Corsair 4 GB DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

MB: Gigabyte LGA 775 P43 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380

CPU: Intel E5300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116074

CPU COOLER: Sunbeam Core Contact
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

OS: Windows 7 Pro 32-Bit OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116756

Thanks for your input

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He already said he is limited to the 32bit version due to software compatibility issues.
I agree that for the price, AMD is the better choice. The AMD IGP supports dual monitors (one on DVI, the other on VGA), so you won't need a discrete graphics card with the AMD build either.
I also agree that you won't need the aftermarket cooler. Not needing those two things will let you get the X4 CPU, which you will no doubt appreciate because of the AV and other security software your business environment probably uses (or should be using).
Take a look at the really inexpensive Seasonic 80+ bronze PSUs in the 300W-350W range. They don't have PCIE power connectors, but you won't need one. They also only have a few cables, so you won't have a...

trnddwn33

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Seems like it would work just fine for general office usage and messaging/web.

If you're not planning on overclocking or really taxing the cpu, you could probably go without the cpu cooler.
 

masterjaw

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Since your not gonna overclock then you must drop the aftermarket cooler and add it up to the CPU+mobo budget. You may want to check this instead:

Athlon II X4 + GA-MA785GM-US2H @ $155.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.320282

As for the GPU: This is much better buy for that price:
ATI HD 4670 @ $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&cm_re=4670-_-14-150-450-_-Product

Plus, get the 64-bit version of Windows 7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758

 
He already said he is limited to the 32bit version due to software compatibility issues.
I agree that for the price, AMD is the better choice. The AMD IGP supports dual monitors (one on DVI, the other on VGA), so you won't need a discrete graphics card with the AMD build either.
I also agree that you won't need the aftermarket cooler. Not needing those two things will let you get the X4 CPU, which you will no doubt appreciate because of the AV and other security software your business environment probably uses (or should be using).
Take a look at the really inexpensive Seasonic 80+ bronze PSUs in the 300W-350W range. They don't have PCIE power connectors, but you won't need one. They also only have a few cables, so you won't have a lot of clutter even though they aren't modular.
I'm having a little trouble getting to Newegg from work at the moment, but iirc those PSUs are <$45, some <$40.
 
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