Final build for new computer - need input

[ecosvaldo]

After doing some research on these forums and reading up on a ton of reviews, I believe I finally built a computer that I think will be good for graphic design work, music production, and gaming. I also think it gives me plenty of room for overclocking. The total for this rig, without shipping, is $1,337.43. Mind you that I decided to only upgrade my computer; the mouse, keyboard, speakers and monitor I have are fine for right now. Here is what my computer looks like:

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice Socket 939 Processor - OEM - $194.00
THERMALTAKE VENUS 12 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail - $36.99
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $132.00
OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR Dual Channel Kit System - Retail- $151.94
ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card - OEM$295.00
THERMALTAKE Tsunami VA3000BNA Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $106.50
OCZ OCZ520ADJ ATX 520W Power Supply - Retail - $130.00
Seagate Barracuda SATA 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM - $65.50
Seagate Barracuda SATA 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM - $139.50
SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive - OEM - $9.50
SAMSUNG Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive - OEM - $24.50
Pioneer Black IDE DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD Burner - OEM - $52.00

What do you guys think?

 

[Promethply]

You've got good parts listed there, go for it

 

[ecosvaldo]

Thanks Promethply. Anybody else?

 

[biostud]

Originally posted by: ecosvaldo
Thanks Promethply. Anybody else?

All that need to be said has already been said.

 

[imported_Beavis]

Nice rig you got there

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

It looks like a fun system, but remember than you can get a faster CPU for the same price as all that overclocking gear.

 

[ecosvaldo]

Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
It looks like a fun system, but remember than you can get a faster CPU for the same price as all that overclocking gear.

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice Socket 939 Processor - OEM - $272.00

I'm happy with the 3200+. Thanks anyway.

 

[Taejin]

I believe the 1337 pricetag will be prophetic ^_~

 

[birdpup]

Excellent choices, nothing bad can be said about any of it. Some minor considerations:

1. If you ever decide to work with FreeBSD or Linux, an nVidia graphics card (6200, 6600, 6800) is recommended because nVidia provides better quality drivers for FreeBSD and Linux while ATI only provides mediocre drivers for Linux.

2. I find the THERMALTAKE CL-P0006 to be superior to the Thermaltake Venus 12 due to the increased number of fins providing more surface area and the larger 90mm fan. However, the THERMALTAKE CL-P0025 may be quieter since the air is allowed to flow freely through the fins, without being stopped by a wall and forced out the sides like the air is with the CL-P0006.

3. The Thermalright XP-90, XP-90c, XP-120 are also good and typically seen as superior to the Thermaltake heatsinks.

4. The two 80mm fans in the OCZ PSU are probably going to be louder than a single 120mm fan. Read through the PSU 101 if you have not already.

*Edit* spelling error and errors with ATI's link.