Help with my budget system......

[b4bad]

Hi everyone..........this is by far the best tech site out there.......i was wondering if anyone would help me with my config..........you see i dont have a big budget( coz i just started my masters at USC) but i need more bang for my bucks..........my planned config is as follows.........

CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail ------$290

MOBO: 1:..... Intel BOXDG965WHMKR ATX Intel Motherboard ...... $110
or

2:..... Intel BOXDG33TLM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail.......... 125$
or

3:..... ASUS P5B-VM DO LGA 775 Intel Q965 Express Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
around $130


P.S. : All these mobos have integrated video...and a IEEE1394 port.....i plan to get a graphic card in January..... so this is a temp arrangement...........

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX - Retail

HDD: i already have 320GB IDE and 2X200GB SATA

DVD Burner: will decide later..........will go for one with SATA

**********MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT******* : Power Supply and Cabinet : i am new to this country......i dont know which brand is good and i have budget of $80-$100 for cabinet and PSU(combined).........please help me decide which one to buy........do i need 500W+ PSUs?.........


any help would be greatly appreciated.........by the way i would like to use my system for video editing( i know i need a good graphic card but cant afford one for now and yeah i am buying only 2GB RAM for now)..........

Sorry. No cross posting of topics. The one you have in General Hardware is the correct place, so this one is now locked.

esquared
Anandtech Senior Moderator

 

[HOOfan 1]

I would suggest the Corsair VX450 or FSP Bluestorm II 500W at $80 each for the PSU and Coolermaster Centurian 5 for Case...it can be had for $40...it that is too much the case isn't as important as the PSU as long as it has plenty of cooling

 

[b4bad]

Hey H00fan 1 ........ thanx for replying........i FSP Bluestorm II and Corsair are out of my budget......... what do you think of ... FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX450-PN ATX12V 450W Power Supply 110/240V NEMKO, TUV, CSA, IEC, UL, CE - Retail ..... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817104954 .....it fits my budget......and yeah......i dont care about the looks off my computer case............