First time builder, long time reader

[Billymac24]

Open to any feedback on this build; the build is mainly for general use, but will do some video editing and want it to be upgradeable in the future. Looking to spend <$1000

Is everything compatible? Are there any suggestions?

PC Case: Antec NSK6580 with 430W Power Supply 125.00
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P 130.00
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz 6M L2 Cache 165.00
Memory: Corsair XMS2 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) PC2-6400 800 44.50
Hard Drive: Western Digital 640GB Caviar Black SATA 7200 80.00
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD4650 512MB DDR2 DVI 67.00
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit 125.00
KB/Mouse: Logitech Cordless Desktop LX310 Laser 49.00
Total 785.50

Thanks for your expertise,
Bill

 

[hikaricloud]

Sounds great. But get a different PSU, maybe something around that wattage from Corsair.

 

[Spit-wad]

I'll let someone else do a more thorough analysis, but you could definitely bump up to an HD4850.
Other people might tell you to get a separate PSU than the one with that case, and I don't know much about that case anyways.

Don't forget an optical drive.
Not too sure about that RAM... I'll let someone else comment. (would be nice if you had links, though)

 

[Billymac24]

Thanks for the quick replies, I added the links now.

 

[Puressence]

Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems

$99 and free shipping from the egg. Although its OEM
-Pure

 

[Evolv]

You might wanna shop on newegg.com instead. They have nice customer support and are good with returns in case of defective hardware.

 

[Puressence]

You might wanna shop on newegg.com instead. They have nice customer support and are good with returns in case of defective hardware.

I was going to recommend the same thing, but he may live where the egg won't ship.

 

[Spit-wad]

That RAM doesn't have very good timings, but it's a pretty good deal with the rebate.

Look into some G.Skill PI Black 2x2GB 4-4-4-12

 

[newbiebuilderguy]

Here's good RAM Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory


here's a good P.S. Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

o.k. case 4 cheap Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Your build sounds a lot like mine! Oh , yeah , get a better vid card like a 4850 radeon or something comparable , AND GET A GOOD HEATSINK/FAN LIKE THIS (IF IT WILL FIT) Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks GOOD LUCK

 

[Hefemeister]

If you are not a gamer the video card you have will be fine. If you like to play some newer games then look into the 4850 as previously recommended.

Spend a bit more on a case and separate psu as these are two items that can be used in future builds.