First time builder What do you think??

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This is my first build and before i order i was wondering if i should change anything? I have 750$$ to spend i already have monitor speakers keyboard etc. I just want to play newer games like fear an medium settings.

Processor - AMD 3700+ San Diego 222$
Mobo - MSI K8N Neo 4 939 70$
Just PC comp case w/ 450 ps 50$ w/ ship
Corsiar VS 1GB (2 512) ram 77$
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 HD 84$
eVGA 6800GS Video Card 189$
Lite on 16x dvd burner 40$

Would you recomend anything else??
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youll need a better psu (example fortron or antec)the cheap power supplies that come in those cases arent worth it . never skimp on power youll lose stability . happy gaming :)
P.S. may want to consider 2 gigs of ram FEAR is a memory hog
 
If you need to squeeze a little more out of that budget, get a 3200 instead of the 3700, only a little difference, but both great chips
 
Looks good. My personal preference is Western Digital and Seagate Hard Drives, due to their reputation of great reliability, whilest Maxtor has a bad rep for reliability.

If you can find the specs for the PSU in your case, I could probably tell you if it's gonna be good enough to run your system. The max Wattage isnt always all you need to consider when choosing a PSU.
 
These are the stats that JUST PC sent to me.

Input range: 90~135Vac or 180~265Vac.
Frequency: 47~63Hz.
Input current: 10A/5A for 115/230Vac.
Efficiency: >68% at full load, nominal line.
Inrush current: 60A/120A for 115V/230Vac.
Output: Max. 425W.
Hold up time: >16ms at full load, nominal line.
Rise time: <100ms at full load, nominal line.
Over voltage protection: +3.3V, +5V, +12V.
Over power protection: 120-160%.
Short circuit: Latch Off.

There are more stats at http://www.just4pc.com/power-425sf.htm
 
I just picked up an AMD 3200 for around $200. I have a computer with a very similar set up and I'm happy with it.
 
18amps will not satisfy the 6800gs. The difference between the 3700 and the 3200 is not alot, and then you can get a quality PSU, and a better case if you want, or pocket the money.
 
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