My Computer Build - Open to Suggestions

[Vitaminx]

Currently this is the build I have in mind. I'm also new to computer building but I think I have the general idea of it. Hardest thing seems to be putting on the heatsink (I know don't laugh 🙂). So far I've received everything but the heatsink/fan, RAM, hard drive, and computer case. Mostly because I can't decide on the stuff I got listed for that hardware. I'm open to suggestions for those 4 items. Most likely I'll be purchasing them in a day or two so would like a lot of opinions if possible. Also if you are wondering why I got that psu, its because I got it for $104 from Buy.com. This build will mostly be for gaming.

ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16813131219

EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16814130312

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16819115046

G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16820231145

SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16822152052

SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16827151154

Tuniq T-120-LFB 120mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16835154002

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16817139002

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16811119137

 

[chinaman1472]

Any reason for the X38? You're spending a lot of cash on a premium motherboard, and if you don't use/need the premium features, it's wasted. Gigabyte P35-DS3L or the Abit IP35-E are boards that are equally as good if you just need the basics, and they're less than $100.

Everything else looks fine to me.

 

[Vitaminx]

I was pretty much thinking that it would give better performance and stability. Sigh. Too late now.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Vitaminx
Sigh. Too late now.

"Too late now"?
Why post a thread asking for suggestion AFTER you've already got most of the parts? :shocked:


Get off the rock! :laugh:

 

[Tsuwamono]

indeed... very annoying when people post after the fact.

 

[Vitaminx]

You guys must not have read what I posted lol. I said I received Everything but the 4 things which I came here to get help with. Posted the whole build as a guideline. So don't bash me if you are not going to read what I have posted please.