Budget build for basement

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Okay, so now that I have a desk in the basement to work on, I need a new rig to replace the laptop down here that I'm using in desktop mode. I have a second hard drive in my current rig that I can use in this build. So here are the parts I picked. btw, I want to be able to buy the parts from memory express here in the city so that's where these prices come from. site is memoryexpress.com.

Case:Antec New solutions NSK4480B w/Earthwatts 380w PSU $79.95

CPU:Celeron 430 1.8GHZ $54.95

CPU heatsink?

Thermal Paste:?

Motherboard:Asus-P5N-MX $69.95

Memory:Kingston Value Ram 1GB(512mbx2) $29.95

Hard Drive:500GB Seagate(have)

Optical Drive:LG-16X DVD-ROM (OEM) $19.95

Powersupply:Included with case.

I don't need an os because I have a vista partition on the hard drive I plan on putting in this rig.

If it means anything this rig will probably be pieced together. It will be for basic things and my school work since I'm homeschooled and its online. Another thing, it's probaly going to pieced together because I don't have part-time job. So yeah. any input is appreciated.


EDIT:changed RAM, PSU, CASE. added prices as well.
 
I have a few questions....
  • What is your budget for this rig?
  • Which monitor/resolution are you using? Are you getting a new monitor?
  • Define "basic things" -- which programs/games will you be using?
  • Do you plan on overclocking?
  • How long do you plan on keeping this rig for?
  • For comparison's sake, what are the specs of the laptop you're currently using?
You could get the Antec NSK4480B instead of the Elite 330 and the Earthwatts 380W PSU separately. The NSK4480B comes with the Earthwatts 380W PSU, and the case has enough space for everything that you're getting.
 
I have a few questions....

* What is your budget for this rig?
* Which monitor/resolution are you using? Are you getting a new monitor?
* Define "basic things" -- which programs/games will you be using?
* Do you plan on overclocking?
* How long do you plan on keeping this rig for?
* For comparison's sake, what are the specs of the laptop you're currently using?

You could get the Antec NSK4480B instead of the Elite 330 and the Earthwatts 380W PSU separately. The NSK4480B comes with the Earthwatts 380W PSU, and the case has enough space for everything that you're getting.
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I want to try and keep the budget under $500.
I already have a 19" CRT display that I can use for the time being and its running at a resolution of 1024x768.
Basic things such as internet browsing, youtube, music, word proccessing.
I'm not overclocking because I'm really not into overclocking.
I plan on keeping this rig until its starts crapping out.

and the specs of the laptop are Intel Celeron 1.33GHZ 20GBHD 256mb ram(128mbx2)
the model of it is the hp Pavilion zt1130
 
this is a better optical drive Samsung SH-S203B 20X SpeedPlus™ DVD-Writer, SATA, Black for 24.99.
i would go for more ram like the muskin 2gb for 52.95-10MIR http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX10694(ME).aspx.
you're processor and mobo looks fine but for a little more i would get the amd x2 4400+ ee for 69 and the asus m2A-vm witht he 690g for 69 since youre not overclocking
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX10694(ME).aspx
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX16706(ME).aspx
 
What you have is pretty good. If anything, I suggest going with a single 1GB DIMM of DDR2 667 memory instead, so you could add a second 1GB stick later when you could afford to.

If you're willing to search outside of Memory Express, you could find a good deal on an entire system. Right now, NCIX has a deal on an Acer AM1610-ED2180A system (minus monitor) for around $450, which comes with:

- Intel E2180 dual-core processor
- 2GB DDR2 667 (PC2-5300) RAM
- 320GB SATA HDD
- DVD burner
- Onboard Gigabit Ethernet
- Windows Vista Home Premium

(Shipping becomes the wild card, though... I don't know how much it would cost to ship that build to you.)

Memory Express also has a system that would be better than what you could have built with your money. That system includes:

- AMD X2 5000+ processor
- 2x1GB DDR2 667 (PC2-5300) RAM
- 250GB SATA HDD
- Onboard DVI and Gigabit Ethernet
- Windows XP Home
 
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