Parts Check n00b builder

[joshc]

Hi, so after a week of solid research I've decided on some parts for my 1st PC build ever. I'll be using the PC for programming and some gaming but mostly starcraft, warcraft, etc...

motherboard - MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Retail
$154.99 free 2nd day
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=241158

CPU - AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor Retail
$206.00 free 2nd day
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...ProductCode=80701-2&affiliate=shopping

case - Thermaltake VA3000 Dream Tower Black VA3000BWA ATX Case with Transparent X type side panel window
$115.94
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail....ource=ECOSTPG&adcampaign=email,ECOSTPG

Power Supply -Seasonic 400W ATX12V Power Supply, Model "SUPER TORNADO-400W" -RETAIL
$75.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=17-151-018&DEPA=0

hard drive - Seagate 160GB Barracuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA with NCQ Hard Drive, Model ST3160827AS, OEM
$109.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101559

memory - Corsair VS1GBKIT400 1GB Kit DDR400 PC3200 CAS2.5 Value Select Memory Retail
$142.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...roductCode=80098-21&affiliate=shopping

graphics card - Leadtek Winfast PX6600GT TDH PCIe 128MB
$192.00
http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/productdetails.aspx?sku=VC-LEAD-027

DVD/CD-ROM drive - NEC DVD+RW 3520A
$64.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...ductCode=172504&affiliate=pricegrabber

Floppy Drive - Mitsumi MTM43WBLK 1.44MB 3.5in Internal Floppy Disk Drive (Black)
$13.75
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=110402

I'm not so sure about my power supply. Please let me know if there are any compatibility issues or any parts you would change.

Also, where do you guys check for pricing? I've been using pricewatch,pricegrabber, and the AT deal finder.

Thanks.

 

[ribbon13]

Type: ATX12V
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: Active
Efficiency: Up to 80%
Input Voltage: 100-240V
Input Frequency Range: 60/50Hz
Input Current: 5A
Output: +3.3V@28A, +5V@30A, +12V@22A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2A
Approvals: UL, CB, CE, DEMCO, NEMCO, SEMCO, FIMCO, CCC, TUV, FCC


That psu is just fine.

 

[joshc]

bump...need more opinions!

also, that PSU seems not to be a 2.01 version right? is it ok if it has only 1 12V rail?

 

[thehype2049]

good job, execellent rig, very well indeed

 

[joshc]

anyone else? ....want more feedback on the power supply also.

 

[Melchior]

Try a monarch combo with some of those things. You mgiht get it cheaper or w/ free half life 2 and stuff like that.

 

[nick1985]

looks pretty good

 

[mect]

If you're not in a huge hurry to build, you might want to keep an eye on the hot deals threads for a week or two to watch for a good deal on a hard drive or ram, where there a quite a few comparable brands that seem to go on sale fairly often. Other that that, everything looks like good solid competitve prices though. It looks like there are some deals on right now at outpost.com for hard drives. Anyways, I'd just recommend doing a search there before you buy.

 

[FinalLasttt]

If you can wait 6 months
you can get more for your money.

But you already know that.

Sounds like a nice setup !
Enjoy your new rig.

 

[joshc]

Thanks guys. I'm probably going to hold off ordering some of the parts until Monday 2/14 since there are rumors that AMD will be price cutting...I can't get all my parts delivered by this weekend anyways

 

[TantrumusMaximus]

Originally posted by: Melchior
Try a monarch combo with some of those things. You mgiht get it cheaper or w/ free half life 2 and stuff like that.

Exactly Farcy and HL2 for free can't beat that. And the prices are decent.