My new build...will it work?

[Table]

From newegg


COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $45

BIOSTAR TForce965PT Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $105


eVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Video Card - Retail $180 (155 after MIRB) (looked at the XFX extreme versions which come OC'd but they seemed to have overheating problems right off the bat, and ide rather avoid having to buy an aftermarket cooler just yet)

XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply - Retail $40

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail $210


BUFFALO Firestix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model FSX800D2C-K2G - Retail $245 (this is what I hve to wait for, its back in stock tommorrow morning, was going with the cheaper G. Skill but some people seemed to be having issues with it and intel based mobos so ill pay a little extra for superior safer performance

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $80

Microsoft Habu mouse ~50$
logitech keyboard ~$10

LITE-ON 18X DVD±R Burner Black IDE Model LH-18A1P-185 - OEM $30


and a samsung 225bw (not paying for it, so the minor performance upgrade over the Chemei based panels is worth the extra money, that and the three year waranty) $380

so ~1400 for the entire system

My question is regarding the LCD, this computer has to last me the next couple years and I dont want a too large LCD ruin performance in games. I dont really care if I cant turn everything up to full a year from now (I should be able to now shouldnt I?) but if Im having trouble running games because my monitor is to big ide be bumbed. Should I be concerned and maybe purchase a 20" instead?

thanks

 

[Arcygenical]

Minor OCing? Definitely. I'd say, with the 1:1 divider, you'd be able to hit at LEAST 400FSB on that RAM... Probably 450FSB before it bottlenecks.

I personally like the P5B-e motherboard better than your current choice... But I've heard good things about that board.

As for an LCD, I recommend the 22" widescreen Acer monitor, as it can be had for *really* cheap sometimes. Not the best, but since your budget is about 1000$ for the computer... I can't see spending 300$+ for an LCD. IMO.

 

[Table]

the LCD is a gift so price doesnt concern me as much... (leaning towards the samsung 225bw)

thanks for the info

think im going to place my order tonight

 

[engiNURD]

Everything looks good. That ram and mobo should be fine for OC'ing. If you want a mobo that can go higher on the vdimm, the foxconn p9657aa board is good, too.

 

[Table]

I think im going to buy some buffalo firestix instead

Apparently some people had issues with the G. skill and intel mobos and rather then dealing with possible RMA hell ill pay a few more bucks and get a superior product

 

[hdawg06]

Why don't you get the G15 keyboard for $70? I've been using it for the last week or so and it is AMAZING. The backlit keys, lcd, and "G" keys are incredible add-ons, although the LCD screen needs some custom tweaking in some games. It is wired, but it has the crevices in the back to run cables through(mouse, etc), and has 2x USB ports on the keyboard(not USB 2.0 slots though).

 

[Table]

cant justify spending $70 on something that essentially does the same thing as one 1/10th its price

besides i like to be able to spill things on my keyboard and not cry about it

should I look for a more powerful PSU? energy reqs seem to be increasing, will this PSU allow me a few minor upgrades or am I towing the line already?