first time building a gaming computer

ok for the ram how about this?

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK -$49.99
 
ok then, now I have my setup here is is fully revised and thanks to use guys I can have a butt kicking, frag exploding, guns a blazing rig!:):):):):good:

here it is for your pleasure:

Case: Auzentech GMC R-4 Bulldozer Case -$99 if i get form new egg it will be 69.99
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Keyboard: Saitek Cyborg Keyboard -$79.95
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mouse: iHome 3 buttom wireless optical mouse -$24.99
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Speakers: SpecResearch YT-630 2.0 Speaker -$4.99
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HardDrive: Western Digital Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5 Internal HardDrive -$74.99
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CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Quad-Core Processor -$89.99
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Motherboard: ASUS M3A76-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -64.99
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Power supply: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RS550-PCARE3-US 550W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply -59.99
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CPU cooler: COOLER MASTER RR-CCH-L9U1-GP 92mm Hyper TX2 CPU Cooler -$19.99
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CD/ROM drive: HP 410125-100 48X CD-ROM OEM - 48x, SATA -$7.99
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OS: Windows Vista Home Prem 64-bit DSP OEM DVD -$109.99 or not needed if previous os is compatible
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Video Card: XFX PVT96OZDFU GeForce 9600 GSO 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card -$79.99
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RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK -$49.99
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Grand Total just computer: $656.91 or $546.92 / $512.91 if case is bought from newegg, but need to find out specs.
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accessories: $109.93
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Grand Total with everything: $770.84 or $656.85/ $627.84 if case bought from newegg
 
Change the case, its a piece of crap...2 hard drive bays and a single 5.25" drive bay, and airflow isnt very good. Go for something like this: (both have free shipping=cheaper anyhow)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144197
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156189

Swap the cpu for a phenom II X3 710, the phenom 9600 agena has a translation lookaside buffer error.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103648&Tpk=710

Go with this motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128379

This psu is better and cheaper after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019

Id get a sata optical drive over that cheap ide cd-rom...that thing wont even read dvd's.

I would recommend against that mouse, i would get a wired mouse if you plan on gaming, such as this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826100002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826100010

If your gaming..this gpu is better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127420

Id go with one of these heatsinks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Those speakers arent that great...id look into the logitech S-220, decent budget speakers.
 
ok here is the list form everything you said, Im going to get the smasung DVD drive when it is in stock, I got a cheaper keyboard to go with the case you recommended and all the hardware i updated to your recommendations. here are the specs now

Case: RAIDMAX AZTEC ATX-619WB Black/ Silver 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case -$69.99
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Keyboard: RAZER RZ03-00181400-R3U1 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Lycosa Mirror Special Edition Gaming Keyboard -$69.99
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mouse: OCZ Technology OCZMSEQRM Black/Blue 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2500 dpi Mouse For Notebook -$19.99
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Speakers:Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System -$23.99
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HardDrive: Western Digital Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5 Internal HardDrive -$74.99
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CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor -$99.99
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Motherboard: ASUS M3A76-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -64.99
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Power supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply -52.99
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CPU cooler : XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler-$22.99
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CD/ROM drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner
-$24.99
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OS: Windows Vista Home Prem 64-bit DSP OEM DVD -$109.99 or not needed if previous os is compatible
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Video Card: MSI R4830-T2D512 Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card -$79.99
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RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK -$49.99

ill do some calculating on prices. I may be able to shave off 100$ for the os because I already have the disk for vista from a previous computer, I just have to find out if it is 64-bit or not, would i be able to use it?
 
kazkepox said:
ok here is the list form everything you said, Im going to get the smasung DVD drive when it is in stock, I got a cheaper keyboard to go with the case you recommended and all the hardware i updated to your recommendations. here are the specs now

Case: RAIDMAX AZTEC ATX-619WB Black/ Silver 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case -$69.99
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Keyboard: RAZER RZ03-00181400-R3U1 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Lycosa Mirror Special Edition Gaming Keyboard -$69.99
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mouse: OCZ Technology OCZMSEQRM Black/Blue 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2500 dpi Mouse For Notebook -$19.99
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Speakers:Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System -$23.99
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HardDrive: Western Digital Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5 Internal HardDrive -$74.99
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CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor -$99.99
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Motherboard: ASUS M3A76-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -64.99
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Power supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply -52.99
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CPU cooler : XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler-$22.99
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CD/ROM drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner
-$24.99
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OS: Windows Vista Home Prem 64-bit DSP OEM DVD -$109.99 or not needed if previous os is compatible
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Video Card: MSI R4830-T2D512 Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card -$79.99
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RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK -$49.99

ill do some calculating on prices. I may be able to shave off 100$ for the os because I already have the disk for vista from a previous computer, I just have to find out if it is 64-bit or not, would i be able to use it?
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If the OS is from a prebuilt, no you will not be able to use it. I dont know what your overall budget is, but that mobo i recommended earlier is great..but for a few bucks more, this mobo supports crossfire down the road, and your psu would be plenty to run two 4830's:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381
 
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Hey guys, I'm back now. So from what I have any more suggestions on the build? the previous guy helped me with mostly everything, but I have a question that I think he answered but I am still not clear on. I had a computer I bought about a year ago that came with windows vista, im not sure if it is 64-bit but if it is, will I be able to use it for this computer? why or why not?
 
kazkepox said:
Hey guys, I'm back now. So from what I have any more suggestions on the build? the previous guy helped me with mostly everything, but I have a question that I think he answered but I am still not clear on. I had a computer I bought about a year ago that came with windows vista, im not sure if it is 64-bit but if it is, will I be able to use it for this computer? why or why not?
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If it came with a prebuilt, no. Because it is an OEM edition that is tied to the motherboard.
 
ok I have to know why I cant get the gmc bulldozer case? is it too small? not enough? I would RREEEAAALLLY like to know because that case is soooooo awesome looking grrrrrrr.
 
kazkepox said:
ok I have to know why I cant get the gmc bulldozer case? is it too small? not enough? I would RREEEAAALLLY like to know because that case is soooooo awesome looking grrrrrrr.
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just because it is awesome looking doesn't mean it is good. Like bomber said, it doesnt give very much room for added hard drives and whatnot, and since it cannot circulate air very well all your components would get hot and most likely reduce the life of your entire computer. But ultimately it is your choice, we're just helping out because you asked us too :)

Edit: BTW you can also try the Windows 7 RC for a free OS. All you need is to burn an installation DVD and have the cd key from microsoft.
 
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kazkepox said:
ok I have to know why I cant get the gmc bulldozer case? is it too small? not enough? I would RREEEAAALLLY like to know because that case is soooooo awesome looking grrrrrrr.
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The bulldozer has a single slot for a cd/dvd-rom drive, very poor airflow, no cooling to the hard drives, and only two 3.5" internal bays.
 
ok bomber I need to find another gpu because the one you recommended was a deactivated item:confused: so I need one for around the same price
 
also, I figured Id mention, I would be playing a few retail games but mostly Ill ble playing game susch as eve, WOW, assorted downloaded games but I would really like to be able to have l4d on my computer so :P
 
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