Building Computer Specs. Any Good?

[Inferior]

I am currently trying to build a computer. I need this computer to be less than 1500$. Over a little is ok though. I need you guys to give me an opinion on what I should change. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. And currently this is what i have.

DVD Drive:

SONY White 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 4X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827131244

Case:

Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811133132

Harddrive:

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L200M0 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144184

Motherboard:

ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131540

Graphics card

eVGA 256-A8-N345-AX Geforce 6800Ultra 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130196

Memory

CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440

Processor

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103547

 

[Inferior]

So....Anyone got any opinions?

 

[Trotter]

Maxtor < Seagate, Westerm Digital

Value RAM works great, but not for overclocking.

 

[turtile]

Its worth upgrading to a 7800GTX

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

^^^ that's relative. Why would you need a 7800? If the 6800 is going to suit you fine, stick with it. It's way cheaper.

Ryan

 

[Alex81388]

Okay first of all... I wouldn't go with that Harddrive. If you want to get a maxtor, get a SATA one wtih 16mb cache, it's the only reason to not get a western digital instead.

Also, do not get an Asus board. They constantly have problems with the AMD64 CPU's.

And Finally...It is a waste to get that card. The brand you chose is awesome, so stay with eVGA... But there is no reason to get the Ultra version of the 6800. Get a 6800GT, every single one can get to the ultra's speeds easily, so save yourself some money.

If you really wanted to get a better video card, save for the 7800GTX.

Good luck and post benchmarks!!

 

[truebe]

Its not that much cheaper, I would either get a 6800GT or a 7800GTX. ASUS motherboard? Meh, I would get a MSI or DFI nf4 board. Great Build besides that, unless you are planning to overlcok your ram.

 

[mgoldb2]

Change the DVDRW drive to a NEC3540 in my opioun it a better drive and it a good amount cheaper then the sony.

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

I do not concur. You cannot go wrong with Sony DVD drives. I love mine to death. Quiet, smooth. Stick with it. That's a good choice.

Ryan

 

[TheHeadFL]

Not a single person mentioned that that is an AGP video card he linked and that board has PCI-E slots?

Yeah, can't use that video card.