Building new gaming computer

[Troop]

Ok I am going to be making a new gaming computer. I dont really know how to overclock so I am trying to get high performance parts. My budget is about $1300-1400. This is what I was thinking of getting so far. Any help is appreciated of what to get.

ASPIRE X-Navigator with 500w psu- 160 http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

SAMSUNG 160GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive- $81
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

PDP SYSTEMS Memory Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) DDR PC-3200- $185
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard- $98
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

AMD Athlon 64 3500+- $271
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

eVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT Video Card- $388
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE


NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive- $63
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

Microsoft Xp- $ 92

Artic Silver- $8

Witch is about $1345 without shipping and $1384 with shipping

Any comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Crew]

Look on anandtech for deals, cuz that's a big hole in the pockets right there

 

[bluewall21]

You don't really need that 500 watt PSU, or the Arctic Silver (unless you want to stay extra cool, which is always a good thing).

What games will you be playing on this thing, and how long do you want to keep the parts before an upgrade?

 

[Troop]

i will prolly be playing games like hl2 and more of the newer games. I dont really want to have to upgrade anytime soon.. as long as possible would be best

 

[Starbuck1975]

Troop, I started a similar topic the other day, and received a lot of helpful and insightful feedback from various people. Some people directed me towards a 754 based system while others are suggesting a 939 based system along with PCI-E and and SLI capable motherboard. Certainly compelling arguments for both, as well as a significant price differential between the two options.

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...4214&enterthread=y

 

[KayKay]

here is my recommendation, msi neo2 platinum would be better than the via chipset based motherboard you chose.

 

[imported_bushman]

neo2 platinum is what a lot of peole seem to be using to oc. i would suggest a good motherboard prob not Via but instead nvidia with sli or pci-e that you'll be able to upgrade once you want to. 3000+ or 3200+ are cheaper and seem to do well overclocking, but since you are new to oc i say get a good socket 939 mobo. if in a while you'll have another budget for a new computer, go for the 754 and what you are looking at will work just fine. get the neo2 plat. 939 and 3500+ if you can swing it.

 

[bluewall21]

Originally posted by: Troop
i will prolly be playing games like hl2 and more of the newer games. I dont really want to have to upgrade anytime soon.. as long as possible would be best

A 6800 GT is probably best for that, as you chose, but a 6800 with a 16 pipe unlock is not a bad choice either.

This memory is really nice, and it has a great price.

Depending on whether you would like to overhaul or upgrade will decide between 754 and 939, respectively.

 

[Troop]

i dont really want to have to upgrade anytime soon.. at least within 2-3 years

 

[imported_brad]

everything looks great to me.

 

[Troop]

I was also maybe thinking of getting this http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...17-R-240418&ps=ho2
And still get my 6800gt and will eventually upgrade by getting another cardlater when i can afford it