Advice on Budget Build Needed

[RobDMB]

I'm building a budget computer for some relatives and would like some opinions on this build. I decided to go AM2 over Conroe since it seems cheaper. Please make any suggestions necessary.

AM2 X2 3800+ = $150
120 GB Seagate 16mb cache HDD = $63
MSI K9NGM2-FID = $90
Windows Media Center = 109
NEC DVD Drive = $30
Floppy Drive = $10
Cooler Master Centurion 5 = $50
FSP Group (Fortron) AX450 450 Watt = $50
2x512mb corsiar valueselect ddr2-677 = $83

 

[Taffy Apple]

I'll save u $10.

Forget the floppy. Apart from a few niches, the floppy drive is heading the way of the dinosaurs.

And I don't mean making a come back in a Hollywood blockbuster!

 

[[LYL]Homer]

I've built almost this same machine for a people about 4-5 times now. I use the mATX Cooler Master Centurion 541 case and love it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119088

...and a Rosewill PSU that I've had good results with on about a dozen builds. Very quiet with 120mm fan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182019

 

[454Casull]

Antec NSK4400 /w 380W PSU - $68 + ~$15 shipping

For a few bucks less you can replace the MSI mobo with the ASUS M2NPV-VM.

For a few bucks more you can more than double the storage capacity. Samsung SP2504C 250GB SATA-II

 

[RobDMB]

Thanks for the tips. How is that Rosewill power supply, are they decent? Also, in regards to the antec nsk 4400, I looked at it and am considering it, but i feel like i've been reading some negative things about antec power supplies lately that is making me think twice about it.

 

[454Casull]

Antec might use bad caps, but I don't see how Rosewill could be any better... maybe if they'd have some units reviewed.

 

[RobDMB]

How about the Fortron I originally mentioned? How does that compare? I'm basically looking for the best power supply for around 50 bucks.

 

[454Casull]

http://tinyurl.com/fngfk

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article280-page1.html

 

[454Casull]

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