Looking for constructive criticism on a new build

[Mookow]

OK, I need to build a new PC, and I haven't looked at hardware in about 3-4 years (aka a lifetime). I don't need an overly speedy rig, just a solid PC for web browsing and very light gaming. After looking over the recommendations that are stickied at the top of the forum, the following is what I am thinking of building:

What I have:
-Antec 1040B case (PSU is burned out)
-Klipsch Promedia 2.1s
-Wireless mouse ad keyboard
-A parallel ATA HD and CD burner

What I plan on purchasing:
-PSU CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139005
-CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Brisbane 2.7GH http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103210
-Mobo ASUS M3A78-EMH http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131273
-RAM mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146731
-Monitor Acer AL2216Wbd http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009094
-A copy of 64 bit Vista

I will also probably get a new HD http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136218
and a new CD/DVD burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827151173


As you can see, basically all my hardware is off the recommended list from the stickied post. If anyone thinks something should be changed, let me know. Also, I will be purchasing a wireless adapter (I don't feel like running a Cat5e cable to my PC), so suggestions for that would be great. I also might get a new USB flash-drive...




EDIT: Looking at getting a UPS. How does this look: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16842101311 ?

 

[Boobs McGee]

Looks like you have most everything you need. Are you going to use the onboard video or get a card? That would be the one question I would have. Also the PSU you have picked is probably overkill with this system. If you can save a few bucks you might as well. Of course if you do want to upgrade later to a more powerful machine you would have that capability with that PSU.

 

[Roguestar]

I'd get this motherboard and CPU instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128077
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819116052

Cheaper and better performance. Plus you can easily overclock the E2180 quite considerably.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: Boobs McGee
Looks like you have most everything you need. Are you going to use the onboard video or get a card? That would be the one question I would have. Also the PSU you have picked is probably overkill with this system. If you can save a few bucks you might as well. Of course if you do want to upgrade later to a more powerful machine you would have that capability with that PSU.

Onboard video. I can pick up a card later if I want to play real games.

 

[MarcVenice]

Rogue, does the e2180 outperforma a 2.7ghz Athlon 64? I'm not sure, I always thought c2d held a 25% clock advantage over K8, but 2.0ghz means it's a 2.5ghz K8 cpu. But the AMD cpu has more cache.

 

[s44]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
I'd get this motherboard and CPU instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128077
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819116052

Cheaper and better performance. Plus you can easily overclock the E2180 quite considerably.

Not only is your setup slower, but it lacks onboard video.

Fail.

 

[modoheo]

Depends on how much you overclock the E2180. It seems most can oc to 2.8 to 3.0 pretty easily from what I read. I think stock the AMD is faster is most benchmarks.

 

[DSF]

650W is way more than you need.

If you don't anticipate adding more than a low-end gaming card you're fine with a 400-450W PSU.

 

[Mookow]

Adding two things to this:
-I want a UPS to provide an even better buffer against the crappy power service we have here in NE Ohio. See edit in original post.
-The two PCI slots in that motherboard are 32-bit, right?

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: s44

Originally posted by: Roguestar
I'd get this motherboard and CPU instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128077
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819116052

Cheaper and better performance. Plus you can easily overclock the E2180 quite considerably.

Not only is your setup slower, but it lacks onboard video.

Fail.

I took into account the fact that it can be overclocked to around 3GHz when I said better performance, and deliberately did not include onboard video to account for the fact that the OP said "very light gaming" for which I'd at least get a low-end video card.

So next time please actually contribute to the thread instead of leaping to conclusions and passing judgement and not making any helpful suggestions yourself. Thanks.