First comp build... Gaming please rate

[trunsk86]

Can someone tell me if anything in incompatible or unecessary... I will not be overclocking.

Here is the link to my specs.
http://secure.newegg.com/app/W...it=VIEW&ID=1126540

 

[globalcitizen]

If you are going to be gaming I suggest a CRT as LCDs area still not good enough IMO for gaming.. Take a 19"

 

[Appledrop]

all good

 

[Viper96720]

Your memory get 2x512MB since then you can run dual channel.
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-440&depa=0

 

[Gnoad]

Looks fine, although that LCD doesn't take DVI inputs, which is a big minus. Also that RAM is kinda expensive for its quality, look at this, its $30 cheaper and has better timings.
Check this LCD, it has dvi, 16ms, and a $50 mail in rebate so its $276.

 

[trunsk86]

So that Muskin RAM is good RAM for gaming or would you recommend something else?

 

[pcman83]

Muskin is awesome. If I can have a say i would say any asus board is better than msi. Msi boards are prone to blown caps down the road. In my repair shop i have seen over 4 boards that were msi cause reboots. I inspect the board and they were bad caps. Blown, some even leaking.

 

[trunsk86]

What are the chances that a cap will blow anyway maybe those are just a few isolated incidents

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Originally posted by: trunsk86
What are the chances that a cap will blow anyway maybe those are just a few isolated incidents

If it was just a "few isolated incidents", it wouldnt' be all over the internet like it is.