O.k., im gonna order, does this look good??

Well, I am looking to build a pc that will I can run for 7 years and be happy with it like my last HP PENTIUM 4, 2.8 g, 1 G ram setup.

I browse the web, use word for papers, and watch the occasional video. I just want something fast...

I still am deciding on a video/graphics card...


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Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148433
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant



$99.99
$89.99

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GIGABYTE GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128399
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy




$94.99

1

LINKSYS WMP54G 32bit PCI2.2 Wireless-G Adapter

LINKSYS WMP54G 32bit PCI2.2 Wireless-G Adapter - Retail
Item #: N82E16833124115
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant



$49.99
$39.99

1

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$60.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-005


$159.99
$99.99

1

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231277
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy




$90.99

1

AZiO BTD-V201 USB 2.0 Micro Bluetooth Adapter (Class 1, V2.1 + EDR)

AZiO BTD-V201 USB 2.0 Micro Bluetooth Adapter (Class 1, V2.1 + EDR) - Retail
Item #: N82E16833340012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$5.00 Instant



$19.99
$14.99

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGIBOX
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103692
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116756
Return Policy: Software Return Policy

-$15.00 Combo



$335.98
$320.98

Subtotal: $751.92

1) You chose a Micro ATX - is that deliberate - or overlooked? If your case has room for a full sized MOBO < ATX > I'd lean that way for more room if you need/want it. The board also doesn't look to have much room for expansion if your needs grow. 1xpci-e x 1, and 1xpci-ex16. You can fit a video card in there - but that's about it. If you wanted to add a TV tuner - along with a video card - you'll be stuck. The PCI-ex1 looks like the heat sink will block use of the slot ( that's the problem I had with my board ). If you have additional PCIxe16 or PCex8 slots - you can move the video card to one of those open slots.

2) Get the 64 bit version of Windows 7. Particularly since you said in prior post that you wanted this PC to last you 7 years. Most applicaions out today will work in 64 bit - and the ones of teh future will most definitely be developed in that direction.

3) I don't see a DVD burner / drive or Case in your purchase. Do you have them already. You'll certainly need both in any new build.

4) Re video card - you don't need to make that decision today. The board you have has an on-board video chipset which is pretty good quality if you don't plan to do any gaming or dual monitor.

Onboard Video Chipset Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics, built-in 128MB DDR3 1333MHz SidePort
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128399&Tpk=GIGABYTE GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H

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I kind of like ASUS Mainboards, and Intel processors...that is just me though, It is sort of like what automobile make do you like.

Jamin is right on. If you don't have a reason to go micro atx then I wouldn't. And if you do swap boards for a regular atx it probably won't have on board video.

I went mciro because I have a small case. It will not fit, no way no how...

nitrorocket said:

I went mciro because I have a small case. It will not fit, no way no how...

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If you're building a PC that you intend to last 7 yrs - would it be worth considering purchasing a new case. You can get a decent mid sized case for around 50 bucks that can handle standard ATX board.

Not trying to persuade ya one way or the other - it's your build - but just thought I'd float it out there in case you hadn't thought of it.

For almost the same price you can get i5 750 with micro ATX motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215&cm_re=i5_750-_-19-115-215-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=p55_motherboard-_-13-128-405-_-Product

i5 performs better and consume significantly less power

EDIT: you can also get these combo deals which give you discounts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.293841
or http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.280696

I agree with Jamin also. He mentioned about not enough slots. I have a Intel motherboard with 1 pci slot. Big mistake. Nice motherboard and run dual monitors and thats about it. everything has to use usb.
on well.