New Computer Build Help / Advice

[saxal]

Hello, i am new to tom's hardware and i am about to do my first pc build.(budget) I have been researching computers and the required components for about 2 months, and i feel confident enough to build my first PC.
Below is a list of components that i plan to use to build my computer. My budget maxes out at $600. You guys are the experts so please leave feedback on whether these parts are good for a first build and are compatible together. Also, any tips for a newbie pc builder are greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

COMPONENTS:

MOTHERBOARD-ASUS Model M4A88T-M http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131657

PROCESSOR-AMD Phenom II X4 Model-HD96ZTWFGRBOX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103995

HARDDRIVE - Western Digital Series Caviar Green
Model WDBAAY5000ENC-NRSN http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136801

RAM (X2) - Team Elite 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 (8GB TOTAL)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313122

PSU - XFX PRO550W (P1-550S-XXB9) Core Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

CASE - NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061

GRAPHICS CARD - HIS H575QS1GD Radeon HD 5750 IceQ+ 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161352

 

[xtremegamer2da-max]

an amd cpu???? im disappointed get an intel cpu MUCH FASTER

 

[saxal]

this is my first pc and im on a budget. I already have an i5 laptop so im experimenting with amd =P.

 

[samuelspark]

Check out my builds in my signature. Especially my $650 one. Just replace the GTX 560 Ti with a 6870 and you're right on track with your budget.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I would not use a WD Green hard drive for my C: drive. It's a 5900RPM drive and you will see the entire computer slowed down because of it. Here is a better option for close to the same price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701

Not really sure about that RAM quality. I would get this. Cheap and reliable and only a few dollars more. Also it's 1.5v and will run cooler.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Nice power supply choice. It's more than you need but the price is so low after rebate it's hard to recommend something cheaper.

 

[saxal]

Thanks for the advice----
I swapped the HIS Radeon HD 5750 for the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870
and got the harddrive and ram (which looks BADASS!) thanks anort3

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Thanks for the advice----
I swapped the HIS Radeon HD 5750 for the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870
and got the harddrive thanks anort3

The XFX 550w PSU is still fine for a HD6870.

 

[saxal]

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[Mousemonkey]

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