My new gaming computer

[ricky_0321]

hi
this is my first time to build a computer.
i have limited money (about $600) but I already have dvd drives and Hdds.

This is my wishlist:

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 541 Prescott 3.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116231

Video: XFX PVT73GUGD3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150182

Ram: Kingston ValueRAM 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144151

I really want to get this cpu and Video, can anyone help me to find a good mobo and othe stuff that I need in order for me to play some cool games such as world of warcraft and battlefield?

thx a lot

 

[Norcent]

if this is for gaming i'd go with this cpu:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103533

Trust me you will thank me cause i had that intel and it sucked and only lasted me 2 months then died. All my computers are now AMD.

And if you get that cpu you can't get ddr2 memory.

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

With a limited budget, you will be best off going with an AMD processor... If you can increase your budget to get a Core 2 Duo, then go Intel.

If you can't increase the budget, then look into AMD socket AM2 processors. They also use DDR2 memory, and all you would need to change with your build is the CPU & Motherboard. The AMD 3500+ will outperform the Intel CPU you linked, and it will also run cooler, and use less power. Get yourself a good Power Supply as well.

 

[ricky_0321]

if I want to get a c2d, what price will it be? (with only basic stuff)

 

[Norcent]

the cheapest c2d is this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

Problem is with the C2D and your $600 budget is that with the E6300, and the GPU & RAM you selected, your ballpark is about $150 left for Motherboard and PSU... and the PSU is NOT an area you want to take a short-cut.... You will kick yourself if you lose hardware because you saved $50 on a PSU.

 

[ricky_0321]

how about $800 for c2d (without hdd and dvd drives)

 

[Ste]

He can get by with a 450 Watt Fortron. Its Plenty for this setup.

Its like 42 Bucks..

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

how about $800 for c2d (without hdd and dvd drives)

Yeah, with an E6300, I bet you could manage to fit it in an $800 budget...

 

[ricky_0321]

Yeah, with an E6300, I bet you could manage to fit it in an $800 budget...

That's a good news
can u list me what kind of stuff i should get?
thank you