I posted an earlier version of this yesterday, and thank you everyone who helped me with it. I figure I will post each component and a justification/question about it, please comment and/or recommend better or cheaper parts.
1) Mother Board ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 DDR3 AMD 790GX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
I hope this is a good mb for what I'm doing. This is where I have the least experience. I picked it because of the AM3 socket (in case I want to upgrade later) and the DDR3 RAM. My price range was in the 120$ range.
2) Processor AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model HDX810WFGIBOX - Retail
This processor seems like a great deal for good performance. From what I posted before I gathered that was the consensus. Out of the entire computer, this is the part I am most "sold" on. My budget was around 175$.
3) Graphics Card EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
I don't know much about graphics cards. From previous experiences I am partial to Nvidia, but if there is a much better card for the price, I could change in seconds. I am fairly certain that for the price this is a decent card, but please recommend anything you think could fill this spot better/cheaper?
My budget is around 200$, but can become flexible for a good deal.
Also how can I make sure that this is compatible with the Motherboard?
And which is better the normal or overclocker version?
EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
4) Case XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
I choose this case, due to the 3 good sized fans for cooling. Nice looks (this is my first built computer, so I wanted the clear sides with blue LEDs). And good size. Budget around 50$ish.
5)Power Supply CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
This is another part I am very unsure about. I have been told it is a good power supply, and the 850W should be about right for my system. I realize how crucial a good PSU is the system, so I want to make sure this is good.
Budget approx: 140$
6) RAM A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model HY63I1B16KN - Retail
I'm getting 2 sets of this for 8 gigs, which I am told Vista 64-bit can handle. I choose this based on the speed and the fact that I need DDR3 RAM. I have never heard of the company before and all RAM seemed about the same price. If there is a better company please tell me. Budget: 60$ Per set.
7) Hard Drive Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Generic 640GB HD, with 7200 RPM and it is SATA 3.0. Anything else need to be said? Budget 75$.
This is my build I hope it is up to spec, and that I am getting a good deal. If not please tell me. The items I am most worried about are the Motherboard, the Power Supply, and the Video Card.
Thank you very much for your help and time.
1) Mother Board ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 DDR3 AMD 790GX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
I hope this is a good mb for what I'm doing. This is where I have the least experience. I picked it because of the AM3 socket (in case I want to upgrade later) and the DDR3 RAM. My price range was in the 120$ range.
2) Processor AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model HDX810WFGIBOX - Retail
This processor seems like a great deal for good performance. From what I posted before I gathered that was the consensus. Out of the entire computer, this is the part I am most "sold" on. My budget was around 175$.
3) Graphics Card EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
I don't know much about graphics cards. From previous experiences I am partial to Nvidia, but if there is a much better card for the price, I could change in seconds. I am fairly certain that for the price this is a decent card, but please recommend anything you think could fill this spot better/cheaper?
My budget is around 200$, but can become flexible for a good deal.
Also how can I make sure that this is compatible with the Motherboard?
And which is better the normal or overclocker version?
EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
4) Case XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
I choose this case, due to the 3 good sized fans for cooling. Nice looks (this is my first built computer, so I wanted the clear sides with blue LEDs). And good size. Budget around 50$ish.
5)Power Supply CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
This is another part I am very unsure about. I have been told it is a good power supply, and the 850W should be about right for my system. I realize how crucial a good PSU is the system, so I want to make sure this is good.
Budget approx: 140$
6) RAM A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model HY63I1B16KN - Retail
I'm getting 2 sets of this for 8 gigs, which I am told Vista 64-bit can handle. I choose this based on the speed and the fact that I need DDR3 RAM. I have never heard of the company before and all RAM seemed about the same price. If there is a better company please tell me. Budget: 60$ Per set.
7) Hard Drive Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Generic 640GB HD, with 7200 RPM and it is SATA 3.0. Anything else need to be said? Budget 75$.
This is my build I hope it is up to spec, and that I am getting a good deal. If not please tell me. The items I am most worried about are the Motherboard, the Power Supply, and the Video Card.
Thank you very much for your help and time.