Medium-High End build for around $1500

[temo]

Hello,
I have been a lurker for a long time mostly because I usually didnt have anything to comment on in hardware. os. etc and didnt want to risk doing it in off topic/p&n =)

I am building a computer for my family (first time build). I would like your opinion. I was shopping around a few days ago I found deals at a few locations but today while i was finalizing my choices all them seem to come from newegg which works out since i heard they are good and fast with shipping.

Here is my build:

Case NZXT Apollo BLACK 69.99 + 15.69s&h = $85.68

PSU <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151027
">">SeaSonic SS-550HT 550W RT </a> 129.99+ 8.02 = $138.01 *EDIT*

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 $317

MOBO ASUS P5B-E Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 150.99 + 6.41s&h = $157.4

RAM <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220071
">MEM 1Gx2|PATRIOT PSD22G667KH R - Retail
</a> 207.49+ 4.99s&h = $212.48 *EDIT* since the g.skill was sold out

GPU SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB GDDR3 189.99 + 5.64s&h = $195.63

Harddrive Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB $94.99

DVD-RW SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Black IDE 32.99 + 5.64s&h = $38.63

Monitor <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824254013
">MNTR HANNSG|LCD19"5MS DVI HX-191DPB - Retail
</a> $189.99 *EDIT* cheaper than the samsung for slightly crappier view angles

Floppy FDD 1.44MB NEC|FD1231H-302 OEM BLK - OEM 6.25 +5.64s&h =$11.89 *ADDed*

keyboard,mouse,speakers ...probably something from local stores shouldnt be more than $30
total around $1471.92

*EDIT* put in the order thanks for the info on psu etc

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: temo

Here is my build:

Case NZXT Apollo BLACK 69.99 + 15.69s&h = $85.68

PSU SeaSonic S12-430 ATX12V 430W 89.99 + 7.64s&h = $97.63

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 $317

MOBO ASUS P5B-E Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 150.99 + 6.41s&h = $157.4

RAM G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) 209.99 + 4.99s&h = $214.98

GPU SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB GDDR3 189.99 + 5.64s&h = $195.63

Harddrive Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB $94.99

DVD-RW SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Black IDE 32.99 + 5.64s&h = $38.63

Monitor SAMSUNG 940BX Black 19" 5ms DVI LCD 239.99 + 13.73 = $253.72

1. get another case.
2. even though that psu might power up the computer, i'd get something in the 500+ range.
3. the new standard in resolution is 1680x1050 or 1600x1200, pls view my native resolution thread in video

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Change that to a Seasonic 600. 500 at least. You don't wanna have to throw that 430 out in a year because of a graphics card. The 430 is a nice PSU and so are all Seasonics, and it would be a terrible waste to have to throw a Seasonic out >.<

Otherwise, everything looksg ood.

 

[trOver]

should be fine, but beef up the psu

 

[Boyo]

I would get a better case and beef up the PSU to at least 500W. Otherwise it looks like a really good build. Enjoy it and welcome to AT.

 

[bamacre]

Yeah, the PSU is kind of low on the 12V rails.

 

[Roguestar]

Sounds like overkill for a family PC but for something you want to last a few years I think those are pretty good choices.

 

[temo]

thanks for the input guys...looks like the psu definitely has to be swapped out...
The Seasonic seems to be around $30 more are there any other brands that you would recommend that are a bit cheaper but similar performance...also do i need eps12v psu for another $10 more? Not sure what eps is...