How's this build look?

noloafing · Nov 21, 2006

This is going to be my first computer build, so any advice is welcome.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600

Motherboard: Gigabyte DS3

GPU: Originaly Nvidia GeForce 7900GS; I'm looking into the 8000 series now

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 160GB

RAM: Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB DDR2

Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

CD Drive: NEC ND-4570A

Power Supply: None yet. Would like sugestions

Sound Card: Haven't chosen, though would like x-fi.

How's that look? I want to make sure nothing is under/overpowered by anything elce.
Oh, almost forgot. My budget is $1000-1500 US., though it would be nice to keep the cost down. Thanks!

Jet · Nov 21, 2006

Get one of these RAM sets instead:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145034

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145168

As far as a PSU, look at spending $80-$100 on one. Good brands are Antec, Enermax, Ultra (certain models), Hipro, OCZ, etc.

Warriorhazzard · Nov 21, 2006

It looks like a nice build to me with JET's RAM. I would go with a PSU of 550W or more.

noloafing · Nov 22, 2006

Will this power supply be good enough?

Sunbeam NUUO SUNNU550-US-SV ATX12V/ EPS12V 550W Power Supply 100-120V

If not, what would you reccomend?

Jet · Nov 22, 2006