Building my first Computer

[fred506]

I am going to build my first computer this June and these are the parts I pick out so far. I am in college and I want a good computer that is good for multitasking as well as decent for gaming and most importantly is around $1000. I hope to have this computer for 2-3yrs as cash is a little tight because of school so I also want to have a good upgrade path.

Case:First choice: COOLER MASTER Centurion 532 RC-532-SKN1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119094
or
Second choice: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068
or
Third choice: Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155
Motherboard:ASUS A8N-SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
Processor:AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2000MHz HT 2.0 Dual Core
Power Supply:Antec TruePower 2.0 TP2-550 EPS12V 550W
Videocard: eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256-P2-N553-AX Video Card
RAM: Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit
Hard drive:Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s
DVDRW #1:BenQ 16X DVD±R DVD Burner ATA/ATAPI Model DW1650 BK
DVDRW #2:SAMSUNG 16X DVD±R DVD LightScribe ATA/ATAPI Model SH-S162L/BEBN


Total: $1,004.93

The biggest thing I can't decide on is the case. I like both cooler master cases and I also like the Antec because it comes with a power supply and has great reviews. (All the parts are from Newegg.

 

[DejaWiz]

Go with the Centurion 532 or the Antec Sonata II. The side facing HDD bays will afford you the extra room you will need for longer video cards.

For the price, go with the Centurion. For the extra HDD bay, go with the Sonata. Or just flip a coin.

 

[DejaWiz]

You might want to check into these as options, as well:

ECS KN1 SLI Lite $60 after MIR

OD: NEC 4570A $40

PSU: Fortron AX450-PN (has dual +12V rails @ 18A each) $52

With the money you save on those parts, you might be able to go with an eVGA 7900GT KO at $290

 

[rcf1987]

You might want to check into these as options, as well:

ECS KN1 SLI Lite $60 after MIR

OD: NEC 4570A $40

PSU: Fortron AX450-PN (has dual +12V rails @ 18A each) $52

With the money you save on those parts, you might be able to go with an eVGA 7900GT KO at $290

I would only get one dvd burner/drive and maybe just get a cheaper motherboard like the dfi infinity its not sli but you only have 1000$ and use the extra money and get a 7900gt.