New Computer Build - Final

jyoo24

New Member
Hey guys! So I've been researching computer parts and I have chosen the following parts. I am posting this information because I'm sure that you guys can help me if I am making any wrong decisions or make any comments and/or suggestions to better my first build! Please keep in mind that I cannot spend any more money due to my financial budget (im a college student) Well, thanks in advance!

Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice
Price: $154.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103535

Heatsink/Fan:
Thermaltake A1744 Venus 12 CPU Cooler Retail
Price: $32.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=370471

[Do i REALLY need this? or should i just use the heatsink that comes with the processor]

Memory:
Corsair 1GB Kit DDR400 PC3200 CAS2.5 Value Select Memory
Price: $69.69
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80098-21

Motherboard:
EPOX EP-9NPA+ULTRA nForce4 Ultra Athlon 64(FX) Skt939
Price: $98.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246557&affiliate=pricegrabber

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar SE 200GB Serial ATA II 7200RPM
Price: $84.90
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101213-11

Video Card:
eVGA GeForce 6800 GS CO SE / 256MB GDDR3 / PCI Express
Price: $169.99/ $154.99 after rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1784238&Tab=0&NoMapp=0

Power Supply:
XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply
Price: $43.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189003

Tool kit/anti static wristband:
Cables To Go 11 Piece PC Tool Kit
Price: $9.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=544105&Tab=11&NoMapp=0

Ultra Antistatic Wrist Strap
Price: $6.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=188581&CatId=0

Total Price (including shipping/tax):
~$835.00

So guys, is there ANYTHING i might be missing? I think I will be using the floppy disk drive off of my current computer. I dunno, any suggestions/comments? THanks!



-JYoo
 
Did you forget optical drives (or other input devices)?

Oh, and the tool kit may not be strictly necessary; I put my computer together with a Leatherman.
 
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