Help with new computer setup

[Allos]

I just installed F.E.A.R. My current computer is Athlon XP 2500+ with 1 Gb RAM, NVidia FX-5600. I was shocked that all I got was a nice slide show at 640 x 480!!!

Since I ordered the Dell 2405FPW, I think this will be a good time for new computer. My current computer will be turned into HTPC.

I am not big fan of FPS (give me funny stomach and dizzy head ). I mainly play RTS and RPG (baldurs gate style LOL) games. I watch DVD on my computer when my TV is occupied by my majesty.

I am thinking to get below:

Asus P150 w/ PSU (when it comes out)
Athlon 64 X2 ADA3800-BV/939
Asus A8N-SLI Premium/939 nForce4 SLI M/B
Western Digital 250GB 2500KS SATA II/16M HDD
LG GSA-4167B DVD Writer

- how much RAM should I get? 1Gb enough?
- is Sapphire X800-GTO2 unlocked to X850 good? or should I get 7800GT?
- which CPU fan is quiet and good if I plan to overclock a bit?

Am I missing anything? Should I switch any parts?

I would like to spend no more than $1200. I am also hoping that the system can last like 3-4 years without major upgrades.

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[heero884]

I just installed F.E.A.R. My current computer is Athlon XP 2500+ with 1 Gb RAM, NVidia FX-5600. I was shocked that all I got was a nice slide show at 640 x 480!!!

Since I ordered the Dell 2405FPW, I think this will be a good time for new computer. My current computer will be turned into HTPC.

I am not big fan of FPS (give me funny stomach and dizzy head ). I mainly play RTS and RPG (baldurs gate style LOL) games. I watch DVD on my computer when my TV is occupied by my majesty.

I am thinking to get below:

Asus P150 w/ PSU (when it comes out)
Athlon 64 X2 ADA3800-BV/939
Asus A8N-SLI Premium/939 nForce4 SLI M/B
Western Digital 250GB 2500KS SATA II/16M HDD
LG GSA-4167B DVD Writer

- how much RAM should I get? 1Gb enough?
- is Sapphire X800-GTO2 unlocked to X850 good? or should I get 7800GT?
- which CPU fan is quiet and good if I plan to overclock a bit?

Am I missing anything? Should I switch any parts?

I would like to spend no more than $1200. I am also hoping that the system can last like 3-4 years without major upgrades.

Thanks for your help in advance!

- how much RAM should I get? 1Gb enough?
1gb should be enough but 2gb would be nice

- is Sapphire X800-GTO2 unlocked to X850 good? or should I get 7800GT?
the sapphire x800 gto^2 is a pretty good deal if you can find it for a good price. other wise theres a good deal on the 3dfuzion 7800gt (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=966000)

- which CPU fan is quiet and good if I plan to overclock a bit?
i would recommend the thermalright si-120

under 1200 after tax and shipping seems optimistic for what you listed