First complete computer build

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Rygorn

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Hello, I am sure you guys get these types of threads all the time but I just recently bought all the computer parts for a new rig and it will be my first ever full build from scratch. All I want to know is what all of you think, whether it will work (are all the parts compatible with one another?) also what you guys think of the price I payed for this rig.

Here are all the parts I bought from new egg I also bought an OEM windows 7 Home 64 bit.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor ADX240OCK23GQ - OEM- 48.99

GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard- 69.99

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case- 54.99

AllComponents 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AC2/800X64/4096-KIT- 59.99

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply- 44.99

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler- 29.98

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148395Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive- 39.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM- 19.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM- 9.99

Total- 343.00

Also what types of Tools should I get to be prepared to build when the parts get here in a few days?

Thanks
 
Why didn't you go with an AM3 setup? Would have been roughly the same price, or a bit cheaper. DDR3 is cheaper than DDR2.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135241
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Could have gotten a better case for the price as well...even for cheaper. Same for the cooler, and the PSU, and the RAM.

Why didn't you come here before buying this?


All you need to put it together is a screwdriver and a flat, non-carpeted surface.


edit: Just for kicks, here's what you could have gotten. Still could, if your order is still being processed...you can cancel it.

CPU + Mobo- AMD Athlon II x3 425 + MSI 880GM-E43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.547172

RAM- 2x2GB G-Skill DDR3-1600 1.5V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Case + DVD- HEC Blitz + LG GH24NS50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.542984

PSU- OCZ StealthXstream II 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341039

Cooler- Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (comes with decent thermal grease)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

HDD- Seagate 7200.12 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Total- $355.93, plus $7.79 shipping. Comes with $40 in mail in rebates, for a total of $323.72.
 
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I actually looked at that motherboard and CPU combo. I was unsure about it because it is called a micro motherboard. I still can cancel the order and revise it. However, do you think it it's worth changing, is that build thAt much better? ThAnks for your Input!
 
Shooot, I just got back from work and it is no longer in processing it is now says my card was charged. Is this a bad build? should I still try to return the all the parts? I guess I should have asked you guys what you thought before the purchase. However, I bought it on black friday and thought I was getting the best possible deal.
 
At this point the parts are gonna come. You can't stop it. You could probly exchange them tho. I'm thinking it would be worth it. Drenlin's build is so much better.
The Egg has great cust. service. Call'em and see what you can work out with them.
If they're cooperative, ask them for a return shipping label.
Also keep in mind that any sales or combos could be ending, but if that happens another spec could be had.
 
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