Critique!

[MirageMobile]

Looking to game
So if any known compatibility issues are here or anything else, let it be heard


Case:
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137


Mobo:
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
$180-$50=$130 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030


PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
$180-$50-$10=$120 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006


CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
$195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037


HSF:
Tuniq Tower 120
$50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001


RAM:
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066
$190-$55=$135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166


DVD BURNER:
ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW
$40-$5=$35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156


HDD:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM
$130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

GPU:
Waiting for what the middle of June has to offer.

 

[AndonSage]

Looking to game
So if any known compatibility issues are here or anything else, let it be heard

Looks pretty good! Just a few minor things...

* PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
Get it here Corsair TX 750W ATX 12V Power Supply - CMPSU-750TX for $99 w/free shipping.

* CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
How long will you be keeping this processor? If more than two years, I'd suggest a quad-core Q9450, or at least a quad-core Q6600. But that's just me, others will disagree.

* RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 $190-$55=$135
You really only need 1000MHz RAM to max out an overclock. You could save some money with this G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 for $84.99.

* DVD BURNER: ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW $40-$5=$35
This Samsung S203N is a good drive, and quiet, so unless you really want that Asus for some reason, get this for $30.99.

* HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM $130
Get the WD 640GB at mwave for $97.

* GPU: Waiting for what the middle of June has to offer.
Good idea

 

[tiraides]

If you want the RC-690 case for less, get it from Provantage.

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 performs just as well as the Tuniq Tower 120 but costs a bit less.

The Samsung SH-S203N is out of stock at the moment, but the SH-S203B and the new SH-S223F are available. Unlike the SH-S203N, however, neither DVD burner has LightScribe (though IMO it's not a big loss). (We recommend Samsung DVD burners because they operate more quietly than other brands/models.)

 

[MirageMobile]

Alright, thanks for the help shopping around (something I planed to do, was just using newegg's wishlist).

However, how does newegg's return policy match up with some of your recommendations? I know there 1 year return is impressive and I have not found many other websites with a similar return policy.

 

[tiraides]

You also have the manufacturers' warranties in case something goes bad. Most parts offer at least one year for replacement if something goes bad; hard drives typically offer three to five years; and most memory brands offer some sort of limited lifetime warranty.