First time building a computer, any suggestions would be awesome

I've been looking around for a few months now to get all of the parts, or at least I think all the parts I need. I know a lot of you guys out there have more experience doing this than i do and was hoping some of you could look over what I've picked out. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.


Here's a list of all the parts I have picked out:
http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/3361367/MyComputer.html

Please let me know if you think I'm missing something or something I've picked out isn't compatible. I really want to make sure everything is good to go before I buy anything.

Thanks for your help.

I would get faster ram and a much larger SSD

Welcome!!!! First thing I would glance at is the Front Page article for several different budgets builds.

BUT from what you listed, the things I would change are to get a Vertex 2, not an original (2 is much faster way higher I/O).

I would also get a Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB drive that is SATA6 for the same money.

Last, Grab some DDR3 1600 memory CL7 if your budget allows (and if you are overclocking). If you are not overclocking grab some CL6 or 7 DDR3 1333 and call it a day.

Wow, impressive build! No OS? Get a 7200 RPM WD drive instead. Other than that you're spot on!

I agree with everyone above... here are some of the parts from my build that ppl above suggested along with price changes from your parts.

WDC Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0GB/s HDD +$0
OCZ Vertex 2 SDD 60GB +$50
G.Skill 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 RAM +$20

I did have a couple suggestions for you...
- If you are going to OC the processor definitely get an aftermarket CPU cooler (I am going with this one and two CM fans)

- You may want to pick up a CD/DVD burner for OS installs or casual burning... Lite-On has a cheap one. +$24

eMpTy43 said:

G.Skill 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 RAM +$20

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Even better is this RAM which is only $10 more (so +$30 from your original build).

G.Skill PI Series 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7