First PC build

[ebowling13]

I'm 15 and with a matching know-how of computer builds. I have decided that with money I save up after my summer job I will buy all the necassary (what I think is necassary anyway) parts and components to complete a computer build. I have been doing a TON of research online gaining a base of knowledge on the different GPU, CPU, Memory, etc. options that are available. I have chosen what I think are good components for their price. I desperately seek insight into what I am missing and if it is all compatible. Here are the things I have in mind:

$100.00 - AOC e2051Sn 20" Class Widescreen LED Backlit Monitor
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1717285&CatId=1410

$40.00 - Microsoft 69R-00001 Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3312438&Sku=M17-1792

$40.00 - Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1515763&CatId=142

$75.00 - Xion AXP970-001BK Predator Gaming Mid-Tower Case
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6624627&Sku=A406-2040

$110.00 - Intel DP67BAB3 Socket LGA1155 Desktop Board
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=40971&CatId=6978

$200.00 - Intel Core i5-2400 BX80623I52400 Processor
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073164&CatId=6988

$60.00 - Galaxy 52GPS4HX2LXX GeForce GT 520 Video Card
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1380614&CatId=3669

$90.00 - Western Digital WD5000AAKX Caviar Blue Hard Drive
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7281716&Sku=TSP-500AAKX

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey

 

[ebowling13]

Sorry, for putting this in the wrong section. First timer on the forums.

 

[Outlander_04]

Depends what you are using the computer for .

You have a powerful processor which will be good for general use , but a weak graphics card that is not suitable for playing games .
If you wont play games then you can get a better motherboard with a Z68 chip set and then use the graphics system built in to the processor .

You will also need RAM [ memory ] , and a DVD drive and a power supply

 

[SingingThroughTheStorm]

Do you intend to use this build for games?
The video card is inadequate for gaming.

 

[ebowling13]

(Sorry about the double post) I thought the graphics card was decent but I have almost no experience with these parts. What graphics card would you recommend as I do plan on making the full commitment switch to PC gaming.

 

[SingingThroughTheStorm]

(Sorry about the double post) I thought the graphics card was decent but I have almost no experience with these parts. What graphics card would you recommend as I do plan on making the full commitment switch to PC gaming.

If you intend to just use that monitor, this should easily suffice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353

$120 after rebates and coupons

 

[ebowling13]

Would these RAM "sticks" be suitable?

$55.00 - Corsair CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 XMS3 8GB DDR3 RAM Kit

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6688614&CatId=4527


What about the power supply and newly-chosen graphics card?


$40.00 - Corsair CMPSU-500CXV2 Builder Series™ CX500 Power Supply

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=422168&Sku=C13-2812

$100.00 - Gigabyte GV-R685OC-1GD Radeon HD 6850 Video Card

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7229007