1st build. in need of advice

[jamesgig]

HELP new PC 1st build

I am looking to build an AM2 system for gaming/school projects. I would like it to last about 2-3yrs. With a budget of about $3000, is there a better system. Will OC.

CPU: AMD X2 4400+ socket AM2 $485
http://www.platinummicro.com/product.asp?pf_id=PRAMX244AM2

MOBO: ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe $147
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131013

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 $270
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

GPU: MSI NX7900GTX-T2D512E Geforce 7900GTX $430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127097

PSU: FSP Group FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W $166
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817104015

Monitor: LG L203WTX 1:1400 300nits 20.1" $455
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824005070

Speakers: Klipsch Audio ProMedia GMX A 2.1 $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836119105

Keyboard: Microsoft Natural 4000 B2M-00012 $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16823109148

Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 $46
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16826104191

TIM: Arctic Silver 5 $6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007

CPU cooler: Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CL-P0268 92mm $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835106075

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102188

GPU cooler: ZALMAN VF900 - CU LED 80mm $49
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118006

HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144701

Case: THERMALTAKE ARMOR VA8000BWS $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133154

DVD-ROM: ASUS Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM ATAPI/E-IDE $22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827135085

DVD burner: SAMSUNG Black 2M Cache ATA/ATAPI $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151118

Card reader: Atech Flash Xm-4U 11-in-1 USB 2.0 $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820176825


OS: WinXP Pro $138 OEM

Total: about $2950

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[baballin328]

that seems like a very good setup. it should last you more than 2-3 years

 

[jamesgig]

would it be a good idea to get a 7900gt instead and upgrade when dx10 comes out? also, would it be wise to wait and see the temps and then decide whether to wc or air?

thanks

 

[YEA_PC_PHONICS]

i DONT HAVE ALOT OF TIME SO ALL IM GOING TO SAY IS I THINK THE PSU IS A LITTLE OVERKILL. (srry 4 caps)

 

[jamesgig]

after talking to some people with similar systems i decided on the fsp 700 watt for its longevity and because i plan to upgrade to wc, more ram, an extra hdd or 2, and possibly sli in the next year

thanks

 

[jamesgig]

is the corsair memory compatible with that mobo? someone else told me to go the asus, but i did not see it there. they suggested the kingston one
would i need two of these and heatspreaders
however, corsair claims that their memory will work. which should i get?
thanks i need help

 

[baballin328]

the corsair ram should work with that motherboard the kingston is good too. but i would go with the kingston because it has a lifetime warrenty

 

[jamesgig]

is a fsp 700 watt psu overkill for an oc'ed system with future water cooling and sli?

thanks

 

[holyjunk]

Very nice system. I think everything is balanced pretty well. Also, I would actually go with the 7900gt and then upgrade when 10x comes out. Also, did you know prices are going down July, 24.
http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=48010

 

[jamesgig]

but unfortunately not the one that i am looking at
all of the 1mb cache cpu except the fx are being discontinued to save silicon...so no price cuts for me

 

[holyjunk]

But when prices go down you could get the xw5000+ which is a big upgrade and then save some too.

 

[weemanpow3]

it will last you