Finished my computer!

[Rigger1015]

I just finished selecting the parts for my computer. All input would be great before I hit the "Buy" button. This is my first DYI one so hopefully I got it all right.

Aspire X-Dreamer II(Black) ATX Mid-Tower Case with 350W Power Supply, With Window, Model "ATXB4KLW-BK/350"

Going to take out the PSU for this one:

Enlight ATX 420W P4 Power Supply, Model "EN-8420934" -RETAIL

ASUS "P4P800-E Deluxe" i865PE Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL

Intel Pentium 4/ 3.2C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail

ATI Radeon X800 PRO AGP 8X 256MB DDR Video Card

Maxtor 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model 6Y200M0, OEM Drive Only

SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model MPF920, OEM

Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K BLACK, Retail

Maxtor 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model 6Y200M0, OEM Drive Only

Kingston HyperX (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL

Logitech Z-5300 5.1 THX Certified Speaker System -RETAIL

Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/ PS/2 104keys -RETAIL

[EvilRick]

Wow, I just built something w/ pretty much the same parts for a client not too long ago.

http://www.techimo.com/forum/t113253.html

You've got some good stuff there for a "first-timer".

[bombledmonk]

Awsome rig but.....
In a totally personal oppinion I'd recommend this

Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX power supply.UL, CSA, TUV, CE Approved. Intel Pentium 4 Compliant
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...153-006&depa=0
(plus it's cheaper because of free shipping)

If you are planning on staying at stock speeds with everything, go ahead and stay with the X800Pro, But if you have any interest in overclocking and getting the best bang for your buck I'd recommend looking at a 6800GT. It uses the exact same GPU and memory as a 6800 Ultra, only being clocked 50Mhz slower. Plus it isn't crippled like x800pro which has 4 less pipelines than the X800XT.

Also, is there a reason why you are not going for a DVDRW drive? The new technology Dual Layer drives can be had for around $80 and would be a better investment than that combo drive.

[Rigger1015]

I really have no interest in burning DVD's I burn a CD about once a month. And Mr Evil Rick Sir, I am a first timer, i spent over 24 hours doing research. I'm hoping this rig will last me a while. I can't wait for it to come in the mail. I'm very scared though. It all looks very scary, but I am sure it's easier than it looks.

[xigurd]

Pretty tough stuff you got there;;

I wish i had that much to spend.

oh, thanks for making me to note about floppy disk drive. I almost forgot to add it to list!

[bombledmonk]

Originally posted by Rigger1015
I really have no interest in burning DVD's I burn a CD about once a month. And Mr Evil Rick Sir, I am a first timer, i spent over 24 hours doing research. I'm hoping this rig will last me a while. I can't wait for it to come in the mail. I'm very scared though. It all looks very scary, but I am sure it's easier than it looks.

The only reason I suggested it was that a DVDRW can burn CDs just as well as any CDRW and can read DVDs as well as any DVD player. Anyways It was only a suggestion for a better investment in the computer. The extra storage space of a DVD could come in handy in the future.