budget build...plz review

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Santasballz

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my budget is 1000 USD (max 1100-1200 USD)
here is what i have so far, plz make suggestions if you think i can get better (for less or better quality)

processor:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-502&depa=1

Mobo:
ASUSnForce4 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU, Model "A8N-E"
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-530&depa=1

PSU:
antec neopower
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-924&depa=0

video card:
SAPPHIRE ATI Radeon X800 PRO (pci express)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-465&depa=1

optical drive:
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=1

hard drive:
Seagate 7200.8 200GB 7200RPM SATA
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-066&depa=1

RAM:
Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 512MBx2 DDR PC-3200 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-440&depa=1

Case:
Lian li pc-7 b plus
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-212&depa=1

keyboard:
BenQ DeskSaver USB Keyboard 88 keys -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=23-121-108&depa=0

mouse:
Microsoft Black IntelliMouse Optical Mouse -OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-105-148&depa=0

soundcard:
Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound 3D PCI Sound Card Model SBT-SP6C - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-130-001&depa=0




am i missing anything? recommendations? suggestions? help is appreciated (ps: i dont need monitor or speakers)

ps: right now i am at 1153...pushing the limit. if anyone know how i can decrease the price a bit without sacrificing much, plz lemme know
 
Only 3 things i'd change:

Instead of the Antec PSU, I'd get a OCZ modstream or Enermax 495ax or bluestorm.

Instead of the Asus board, I'd go with the DFI Ultra-D

Instead of the Lian-Li case, get the Skyhawk Aluminum.

That should save you a couple bucks and give you the same quality (Case) or better (mobo, psu) components.

If you're up to it, invest the saved money in a X800XL or even a X850XT.
 
Why the sound card? That's $11 you can shave off there with no problem. You're on a budget, after all.
 
shadowbreaker513 said:
x800 pro is a big no-no. x800XLs are the same price and faster.
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can you gimme a link? thx

Anarchonixx said:
Why the sound card? That's $11 you can shave off there with no problem. You're on a budget, after all.
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i thought onboard sound takes more power from cpu?
 
I would go with a Built Buy ATI X800XL instead of the Rosewill (if they have it there). But definately go with the XL over the Pro - the same or better performance for a cheaper price.
Also, I would recommend a different soundcard, or just use your mobo's onboard sound (which is probably better than that soundcard anyway).
 
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