Stapler

Ok, so I've decided to build my own PC from scratch, and there are a few things that I want to know before I start buying parts. I have already somewhat decided what I am going to by, so here goes:

Case: Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811133154

Motherboard: EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813188009

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115003

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar RE WD3200YS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136053

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145034

Video Card: eVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130071

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16829102188

DVD-ROM Drive: SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827101131

Floppy Drive: SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16821103116

PCU: Thermaltake W0106RU Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version 700W Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817153039

Monitor: Hanns·G HW-191DPB Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16824254005

Keyboard: Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Keyboard - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823126179

Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1x Wheel USB Laser Mouse - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16826104191

Speakers: Creative I-TRIGUE L3800 51MF0305AA002 48 Watts 2.1 Speaker - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16836116179

So, all in all, it came out to around $2100 - $2200. Firstly, is that a good price for what I am getting, instead of say, a desktop from Dell? Secondly, will all those parts gel together, or am I going to be having compatibility issues? If so, what would I possibly need to change? Thirdly, about how difficult will it be to throw all that together and get it working? I consider myself a fairly intelligent person and have read up on this stuff and it doesn't look too difficult, but it's very possible that there may be something that I'm missing. Also, would I need to get additional cooling for this rig? I believe that the case comes with 4 fans already, but you can never be too careful.

Any response that would help me shake these uncertanties would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

b3atofang3l

You bet its worth it. A computer from Dell will rip you off by 20-30% from the regular price.

Stapler

Heh, thanks, now I know that I'll finally be getting my moneys worth. But will it all go together and work?

7angofragger

go for it. only thing i dont like is the hard drive. i currently have a seagate. i have had it for 5 years, and it works fine, but it is loud. if i were you, i would get a western digital hard drive. its a 250 gig sataII with 16MB cache.

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maroon1

There is also a 320GB hard drive from western digital
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136053

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Grey410

I'd pay the extra $30-40 and get the EVGA 680i SLI mobo on newegg for $250 it's newer and better. Here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188009

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Stapler

Ok, I think I'll take your suggestions and run with it. Thanks a lot! I feel a lot better about building this comoputer now.

Edit: Oh yea, I was reading some of the reviews for the video card (8800GTS) and decided that I might need a fan. Is the ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink any good? http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835118003

Grey410

The new 320GB from Seagate is not loud. It's my drive of choice especially with the new PPD tech. It's faster than my current 300GB WD and quieter.

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A lot of friends will come and go but a few will be there the whole time.

Stapler

Ok, so your saying that I should stick with the Seagate? I have to say, the Seagate did sound better to me because of the PPD technology. How about I just get both and see which one fails first. But really, what is the advantage of having PPD technology?

Edit: I have been reading the reviews for the Western Digital hardrive, and a few people stated that the Western Digitals were faster, quieter, and overall better than the Seagate, specifically the one with PPD tech.

Grey410

It's really personal preference I guess. I have a Seagate 320GB with PPD and a 300GB WD. I love the Seagate. It feels faster and I hear it less. But that's just me. Either way I doubt you will be let down. I think the $95 320GB is an awesome deal and I'm getting it for my friends Birthday Suprise build.

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COD4 rocks until you lose your profile and have to start over. Still lovin my 37" monitor. New house is crazy nice. Hope everyone is doing good.

A lot of friends will come and go but a few will be there the whole time.