Need opinions on parts before I order please

[imported_NOTORIOUS]

For mostly web surfing
No overclocking



MSI NX8400GS-TD256E GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $35.99-$10.00 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127296



CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail $53.00-$25.00 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145590



MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $129.99-$20.00 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813130081



Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2200 - Retail $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819116063



Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM $5.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835100007



Total $309.96 + 11.55 shipping




Thanks in advance

 

[DSF]

Do you need firewire, eSATA or a second PCI-e x16 slot? For the usage you've outlined, I wouldn't think so. Save yourself some money and get the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L or Abit IP35-E. They're not only less expensive but they have a newer Intel-based chipset which is more likely to be compatible with future processors should you decide to upgrade.

Also, the Arctic Silver is unnecessary. The stock heatsink comes with pre-applied thermal interface material which is just fine for your purposes. That computer isn't going to generate a whole lot of heat anyway.

 

[jkresh]

If you don't intend to go sli (and there is little reason to sli a 8400) then follow DSF's advice and go for a p35 board.

 

[imported_NOTORIOUS]

Originally posted by: DSF
Do you need firewire, eSATA or a second PCI-e x16 slot? For the usage you've outlined, I wouldn't think so. Save yourself some money and get the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L or Abit IP35-E. They're not only less expensive but they have a newer Intel-based chipset which is more likely to be compatible with future processors should you decide to upgrade.

Also, the Arctic Silver is unnecessary. The stock heatsink comes with pre-applied thermal interface material which is just fine for your purposes. That computer isn't going to generate a whole lot of heat anyway.

The 2 ide connectors would come in handy for my 2 ide drives and my 2 ide dvd-rom's(one's a burner). That is the main reason I choose this motherboard.

eSATA and firewire are just nice extras. Plus I think my camcorder uses firewire so ...?

 

[SpeedEng66]

http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1938266

same price for the e2200 but it comes with a free game 🙂

 

[humanure]

no need for the arctic silver

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: NOTORIOUS
For mostly web surfing
No overclocking

Thanks in advance

For simple web surfing and firewire input, drop your MB & video card and save some $$, get the...
MSI P6NGM-FIH @ $78 shipped :laugh: