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DonMakeVeli

New Member
Joined
Sep 18, 2004
Location
Illinois
Hey guys, im new here, like all the info on the forums. Well, i will be buyin parts to build a computer for the first time and i wanted to see what you guys think of what i came up with.
also, i want to know if it will be a good oc'er? Do i need any changes? What kind of cooling should i get?
Ok, Here it is: $2,000 Max Budget, Still need a Monitor(will buy locally), need suggestions on a good one.

Intel Pentium 4/ 3.2E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail(233)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-172&depa=0

ASUS "P4C800-E DELUXE" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL (179)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-464&depa=0

Kingston HyperX (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 (263)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-144-114&depa=0

Antec 550 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans 5.25 Control Panel, Model "TRUE CONTROL 550W" -RETAIL (110.5)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-922&depa=0

Lite-On 16X DVD-ROM, Model SOHD-167T Black, RETAIL (30)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-131-119&depa=0

Pioneer Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model DVR-108, OEM (89)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-129-157&DEPA=0

Seagate 160GB Barracuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3160023AS, OEM (110)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-018&depa=0

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK -OEM (197)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-268&depa=0

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL (90)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-162&depa=0

Logitech THX Certified Z-680 5.1 Speaker 500Watt Silver -RETAIL (242)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-105&depa=0

Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/ PS/2 104keys -RETAIL (76)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=23-126-124&DEPA=0

Thermaltake VA3000 Dream Tower Black Tsunami VA3000BWA ATX Case with Transparent X type side panel window -RETAIL (125)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-133-132&depa=0

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a - OEM (90)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=37-102-141&depa=6
 
If you plan on overclocking you might want to get some better RAM with some headroom to overclock. If you play games, don't get wireless, that's just my opinion though. The MX510 is the best mouse i've ever used. Get XP Pro, better networking support built in. Antec makes great PSU's don't get me wrong, but if i were buying, i would get the Fortron 530w. Both my main machines have 9800's in them, so i do love that card, but if i were to buy today (gamers esspecially) i would get a better card. I can tell you did your homework though, nice build you have there.

Edit: Are you planing on useing the stock cooler for that 3.2? Might i suggest an SP-94, better to isntall it before you build as you need to have the motherboard out.
 
thanx for the quick reply, as for the psu im going to stick with the antec one i chose

If that mem is no good, could u suggest something better (around the same price please)
and in the begginin i was planning to stick with the stock cooler, then eventually get better cooling
Also, which video card would u suggest for around the same price?
 
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