New Build...

[bobwrong]

Okay, so I'm building a system for my parents and thought I would post specs up for scrutiny...

Motherboard and Proc. are staying (Retailedge deal) but everything else is flexible..

Intel D820 - $236.09 w/tax+shipping for both Proc and momo (plus Win XP Pro)
Intel D945PSNLK Motherboard
Hitachi 7K80 SATA II - $61.83 w/tax+shipping
NEC ND-3550A-OEM - $46.71 w/tax+shipping
2 x 512MB DDR2 (667) PC-25400 PQI (PQI25400-1GDB) - $90.87 w/tax+shipping
Saphire X800GTO 256MB PCI Express Fireblade Edition - $161.57 w/tax+shipping
Antec SLK3800B - $92.73 w/tax+shipping
400w SmartPower 2.0 ATX 12V 2.0 (comes with case)

That's a total of build cost of $689.80 w/tax+shipping on everything.

As for usage and longevity...they will use it for everyday normal stuff. Office, internet, email, a little photo editing, music, and my little brother will play games on it when ever he can. He plays whatever I send him so that's not the biggest concern. I'm looking at the lifespan more than gaming ability. I want it to last them as long as it can.

So what do you all think? I know we all see these posts 4000x/day but I would appreciate the input.

Thanks
What do you think?

 

[discochan]

Looks good to me.

I actually have never heard of that ram before, but it seemed to have good ratings on Newegg. I would still prefer Crucial Value or maybe Geil over the ram sticks you picked though

 

[bobwrong]

Yeah, I haven't ever used that RAM before either but cost vs ratings seem pretty good. I think I may give 'em a try.