Help with Computer build!

[Hamsterchief]

Hello all!

I'm getting ready to build my first computer, I have a list of parts and I want to know if it will all work together.

Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

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

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130660

 

[fb39ca4]

Looking good, though I would upgrade the RAM to 8GB if possible. Also, take a look at this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-157-279 , it has no 1 star reviews, and it is from ASRock, which has really become a good manufacturer this hardware generation. It also supports PCI-E 3.0 which will be useful in the future if you choose to upgrade.

 

[danraies]

It's pretty good, but your PSU is bigger than you need for one card. If it's a gaming build I would say go with a CX500 for $60 and upgrade your card to a 560ti or an HD 6950.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

If it's a build for anything other than gaming I would say get the CX500 and upgrade your processor to an i5-2500 or i5-2500K.

 

[dish_moose]

Why don't you tell us if this has maxed out your budget. If you can gather up a few more $$ a gtx560Ti and an i5-25000k would make an awesome build.
-Bruce
EDIT: I see others type faster than I...

 

[CG_Gamer]

8Gb of RAM is not needed, I seriously doubt that anyone uses more than about 4 gigs maybe five in a system, and unless your doing server work your computer wont use most of it

4 is perfectly acceptable

 

[danraies]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the general consensus from everyone is going to be that if you can squeeze in an i5-2500K, a 560ti (or 6950), and 8GB of RAM you'll have a great machine. Those three parts move you out of the "budget build" range and into the low-end of the "enthusiast" range. It'll last you longer before you need to upgrade.

 

[Hamsterchief]

Best answer selected by Hamsterchief.