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[engiNURD]

Originally posted by: aaronjbc123
Wow, thanks for the list, huge help. I looked through a bunch of em and this one seems good http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119077, so I have everything now I need I believe.

PSU-Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W Power Supply
Motherboard- ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Processor- Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model
Case- COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case


Rest of the stuff I will re-use, harddrive, CD drive, video card and RAM.

I'll also be ordering

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16899261002

A rosewill 15 piece tool kit, as I just want to make sure I have everything I'd need.

Thanks for the help everyone, if I tried to do this myself I might of destroyed every living being in a 3 block radius.

Good choices... almost exactly what I was about to recommend, except for the case and PSU. I like the Centurion 532 or 534 better than the standard 5 because they use a 120mm intake fan instead of an 80mm intake fan. 120mm fans are more quiet and push more air. As for the PSU, I would have recommended the XClio Goodpower 500W if it was $50, like it should be.

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

Originally posted by: aaronjbc123
Wow, thanks for the list, huge help. I looked through a bunch of em and this one seems good http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119077,

Ooo... It's a bit expensive for your budget, but definitely very sweet!

so I have everything now I need I believe.

PSU-Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W Power Supply
Motherboard- ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Processor- Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model
Case- COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case


Rest of the stuff I will re-use, harddrive, CD drive, video card and RAM.

I'll also be ordering

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16899261002

A rosewill 15 piece tool kit, as I just want to make sure I have everything I'd need.

Thanks for the help everyone, if I tried to do this myself I might of destroyed every living being in a 3 block radius.

I have two final suggestions for you:

1) Rosewill is not known to have reliable PSUs. I suggest you go with the Antec Earthwatts 430W, which is the exact same price ($50) as the Rosewill you had picked out. I know 430W seems inferior to 500W, but you must take into account efficiency. The Earthwatts is rated to always be 80% efficient, whereas the Rosewill is only rated at 72%. Moreover, Antec has a much better track record.

2) The tool kit seems unnecessary, especially for that price. I assume you have a phillips screwdriver, right? And tweezers? That's all you need--at least, that's all I've ever used--and if you don't have one or both, you can get them for considerably less than $21 at your local Wal-mart.

You can take or leave either of these suggestions, though. They're not going to make or break your assembly experience.

Good luck!

 

[aaronjbc123]

I'm just worried that I'll get a wrong size phillips if I go out and buy any one at the local hardware store. It's more for ease of mind that I'd get the tool kit I mentioned, and assurance.

 

[MarcVenice]

Get this PSU: http://www.buy.com/prod/corsai...loc/101/205852646.html use the google checkout, and it's only 55$. That's 5 more then the earthwatts 430w, but gives more power, and cooler/quieter operation. It's free shipping to, so no worry's about extra shipping cost. Jump on it fast though, it could 'dissapear' any time.

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Get this PSU: http://www.buy.com/prod/corsai...loc/101/205852646.html use the google checkout, and it's only 55$. That's 5 more then the earthwatts 430w, but gives more power, and cooler/quieter operation. It's free shipping to, so no worry's about extra shipping cost. Jump on it fast though, it could 'dissapear' any time.

That is a good deal. Nice catch.