My Build

[lastshot]

Recently my friend built a pretty sweet computer for himself and t inspired me. I am currently using an old pII with 64mb Ram and windows 98. I would like to know if I'm headed in the right direction, or if there are any compatibility issues. This comp would be used for some video editing, gaming and some work. Any suggestions/feedback would be great! thx!

Windows Xp service pack 2

case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811190069

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131524

Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539

Ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227063

Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136010

Optical Drives

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827141106

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16821103201

The video card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133154

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16814130263
** I'm not sure what type of video card I need. I'm not going to be running the most demanding games on the market, but I need something that can hand CS I am planning on using a 19" lcd screen.

My price range is close to $1000 ( total so far is 763.99 + $160 for monitor= 923$) I already have speakers(bought sum bose computer speakers at a garage sale for 5$, their sweet) and i have a new keyboard and mouse.

 

[Static_11]

compatible? yes...
sensable? no

case- dont use the psu that comes with it
mobo- lots of the reveiws sad it was DOA
cpu- ok
ram- dont go with expensive ram if your not overclocking.. if you are, then get it that.. if not, ditch that ram, get some ocz value ram and spend the saved 100 bucks on a psu thats worth a crap
hdd- ok
video- get a 6800GS

 

[vaderpro]

I would rec a 7600gt video card as your first priority..then build upon it

 

[lastshot]

Static_11- k, I wasn't planning on OC so I'll get the other Ram sticks, Video card looks good (6800gs). Do I really need a new Psu for the case? If So i would go with this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817709006

Vaderpro-I'm going to go with the 6800gs because I think it'll do just fine, a 7600gt looks nice, but would put me overbuget.

 

[Static_11]

yeah i would get a new psu.. that one will most likely fry something sooner or later.. never cheap out while buying a psu.. its one of the most important things in a comp...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148008

 

[lastshot]

ok, I could get that one instead. I do have a few questions though. 1. would I have a problem fitting it in my case? I read alot of the revviews and people said it wouldn't fit. The power connction to My Mobo is a 24 pin, would the 20+4 Pin connection work?( I am assuming yes, but I would like to be sure. And furthermore there are alot of reviews of the voltage fluctuating. Thanks

 

[aliasaid]

i would get a different case altogether...

something like this.. cheaper and made of aluminum (unlike yours)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119047

if you have problems with the suggested PSU, you can get this one.. its great value.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954

 

[lastshot]

ok, yet another question! lol, Is 450w enough for my Nforce4 mobo? One of the reviews says it' just enough... how many watts would be recommended? ( yes i know, all newby questions...)

 

[aliasaid]

its not about the motherboard its about whats connected to the motherboard. usually high-end cards need a lot of juice, so thats where you'd need a good PSU. also in the case of SLI, Crossfire, or in general if you have a lot of components...

for your build, the 450watt more than adequate. if you had a higher end card then maybe you'd need higher.. but with the 6600 you don't have anything thats juice-hungry (or thirsty..)

 

[lastshot]

Ok so heres the final layout...

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131524

Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539

Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227069

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954

Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144417

V-card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125010

cd/dvd drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827141106

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119047

All Feedback is welcome, And I've read a few complaints about the mobo, Is it going to work or am i going to get a DOA?