Newb builder- looking for feedback

[MadtownMike]

Hello All,

First time builder- will use computer for take home work, web browsing, some video editing. Not much of a gamer, though I might get into it. Budget is around $800. This is what I put together on Newegg's website. Am I forgetting something? Recommendations/changes?

Thanks in advance!

Mike


Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136283
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$79.99

Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102829
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$54.99

Keyboard: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black USB Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse - OEM
Item #: N82E16823109156
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$3.00 Instant

$21.99
$18.99

Card Reader: Rosewill RCR-IC002 74-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port / Extra silver face plate - Retail
Item #: N82E16820223109
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$4.00 Instant

$19.99
$15.99

Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996657 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820146871
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$99.99

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
$109.99

Case: Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133046
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V V2.2 Intel Core i7 Compliant Dual 80mm Fans Full Cable Sleevings Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817153023
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Combo

$12.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-153-023
$111.98
Combo price: $101.98
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CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103692
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131402
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$35.00 Combo

$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card13-131-402
$315.98
Combo Price: $280.98

Subtotal: $762.90

 

[drdallon]

For your setup that PSU should be fine. That being said the GPU you picked out isnt all that great, and like you said you might get into games more later. If you do end up upgrading your GPU later, you will also have to upgrade your PSU because 450w isnt going to be enough. It should be fine with your processor, that thing packs quite a punch too. That being said if you do start to game your GPU is really going to bottle neck your current CPUs preformance, and should be upgraded.

I would say get a better PSU right now, spend the extra 30-50$ on it. I would recommend a 700w PSU. I currently use an ABS, it isnt being sold any more but i got it for around 70$ if i recall correctly(It was on sale).

 

[Dazzeerr]

Everything is fine apart from the Power Supply, which may cause problems. Just to be safe I'd go for something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019

Also, if you have a bit more spare, definitely get a better graphics card. The 4650 isn't going to cope really well with more recent games, go for a 5770 or 4890.

 

[StrangleHold]

You could save a few more bucks going with a 955 instead of a 965. Both BE models and the 955 in general will clock just as good.

Plus what others have said, go with alittle better Power Supply. 500/650W range, PC Power & Cooling/ Corsair/ OCZ/ Silverstone/ BFG

Video card is up to you!

 

[ScottALot]

965 doesn't live up to the hype. 955 will overclock just as good, maybe better than the 965 can. (remember, the clock record holder is the 955 (not TWKR))

 

[maroon1]

Faster and less power-hungry for about the same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.290354

 

[MadtownMike]

Thanks everyone!!

I decided to spend a little more and go for Core i5 build with an ASUS P7P55D LGA MB, a Radeon 4670 video card and a 550W power supply- along with the previous components.

 

[JCP21]

Good choice mate!