Building a new computer!

[Incision801]

Okay I know I am very new here but with the money I am spending I just want to make sure I am doing this right.

I have some experience with computers and am trying to learn more.

What will you be doing with this PC?

Well gaming of course (WoW, Elderscrolls Oblivion, Ceaser 4). And browsing and been polishing my programming skills. Lol not much really but I really want to be able to do alot more than I can on my Dell dimension 2400 (almost 10 years old.)

What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Around $1000 under a grand would be nice. Yes I have included S&H.

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

What exact parts do you need for that budget?

Case, Video Card, Ram, HDD, CPU, OS, CD/DVD burner, Cables? Anything else I might need?

If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?

Because of the age of my current computer I will not be using any parts from it.

Will you be overclocking? Probably not. If I have the capabilities to OC I will, just temporarily then set it back to normal.

What size monitor do you have or plan to have? I already picked up a moniter from a friend. If you still want info on it let me know.

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? 1 month from now I hope. I am just trying to plan ahead and refine my build.

What features do you need in a motherboard? Hmm not sure what features I would need/want for the build I have put together.

Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? Yes but I will be switching to Vista since it seems fairly stable now. Maybe dual boot Win XP.

This is the build I put together.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036

Video Card: Galaxy 98PFF6HMUEXI GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162021

Keyboard and mouse: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black 105 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB Ergonomics Keyboard and Mouse - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109156

My harddrive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359

Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100008

Computer Case: Rosewill R5604-TBK 0.8mm Japanese Cold Rolled Steel Screw-less Dual 120mm Fans ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147033

DVD/CD Burner: LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM SATA Combo - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106100

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 - Retail Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 - Retail

And that's everything I have so far. I have everything I would need right? My whole goal is to build a decent PC while staying under $1000.

I hope everything is complete. If not sorry and let me know where to fix it. Thank you all so much for any input, suggestions, comments you might have.

 

[tiraides]

Specify the model/brand and (native) resolution of the monitor you plan on using with this system.

I don't see a power supply mentioned. Are you buying one? Reusing one? Give us some specifics.

 

[MrSuge]

Intel i7 920 - $230 microcenter - might not be able to get this as it's only in-store
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0300438

Asus P6T - $220 shipped with code EMCLNLP44 newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

Super Talent 6gb DDR3 - $122 shipped
https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=WA133UX6G8&src=DC&sid=u78461t1156721f0fp0c0s1056

2 x 640gb Western Digital Black Drives - $140 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-640GB-Caviar-WD6401AALS/dp/B001GQYYSQ

Any DVD Burner - $35 shipped

HIS 4870 1gb - $210AR

ASUS 4830 - Get two to Crossfire $69.99 AR each + WoW trail.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121289&Tpk=N82E16814121289

Lian LI A05B - Fantastic case and 10000x better than a Rosewill
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112130

Look for i7 systems. Save a little more or whatever but it's definitly worth it.

 

[engiNURD]

hehe, yah, I was thinking the same thing as tiraides... you might want something to power all of this new stuff.

Vidcard is determined by your monitor, gaming resolution, and detail settings.

Cases are subjective, but for $60, I'd expect at least a CM RC-690.

MrSuge, he can't build a decent i7 with only $1k including tax and shipping, IMO. Where's HG at to prove me wrong? lol.

 

[JCDenton]

For a video card, I'd go with a GTX280 or a 4870 1GB if you're a serious oblivion player. Oblivion is one of the rare games that actually will use that full gig of memory. A 512MB card is not enough if you want to use the nicest mods.

Also, I'm going to be selling an e8400 and 2x2GB corsair dominators 1066 with fans pretty soon if you're interested. Both have low mileage because my motherboards have been dead for like half the time I've had my current build.

 

[Incision801]

Oh man my most recent post is gone.