my first build

[surferdude375]

this is the first computer that i have ever built and i do not need anything too fast but i would like a little zip and i do a little gaming but not too much
this is what i have so far
Motherboard
CPU
Ram
Hard Drive
Video Card
Case
Keyboard and Mouse
CD/DVD drive
Floppy Drive
Sound Card
Screen
I just want to know how well this system will perform and are there any parts that i need or dont. Also, is there any way i could improve the computer? All and all, it costs about $1100

 

[epanchenko]

The motherboard you have has on board sound, so you will not need a sound card. Also, others recommend RAM from Comsair.

 

[bebopin64]

why 667 and not 800? get this if you can afford it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145034
or get this if you cant take the price bump http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227139

i dont like that video card its a little weak you should change that. off the top of my head http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131423

and splurge on a mouse/keyboard because what is a fast computer if your reflexes are slow from a crap mouse?

 

[surferdude375]

ya thanks
ill change the ram to
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory
Also, that video card looks good so thank you

 

[b3atofang3l]

....Did you know that the difference between a 667 and a 800 mhz is only 1-2FPS in graphic hungry games.. there were multiple threads made about this. There is no point in getting an upgrade from 667 to 800 mhz.....


2GB is a lot more benefitable than a minor speed increase.

 

[liquidshadow]

If deciding between 1GB DDR2-800 and 2GB DDR2-667, definitely the 667. But what the other guy is saying is that if you can, go for the 800.