new pc

[psprules7]

Edit I changed the case and picked a better psu and have extra 512mb ram at home

Im looking to buy a new pc. This is my first build and want to make sure I am getting good parts.I am getting everything form newegg. I dont want spend a lot and play games little.


psu = Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W

case = COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05

motherboard= MSI P6N SLI-FI LGA 775

cpu= e4300

ram= CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB

hd= Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS sata

vidcard=already have 7600gt

dvd burner= LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner

monitor= already have this

Thanks and I dont want to spend over $700

 

[blamb425]

you really don't want to trust the psu that comes with any case too much, they tend to break easily


since you're on a budget, i'd recommend an FSP (Fortron Source)

other than that, it looks good

 

[psprules7]

Thanks, any others suggestions

 

[psprules7]

bump

 

[Ricemarine]

What blamb425 said. get a better psu that's a quality brand name. I don't think you really need a SLI motherboard... Plus, that case is pretty thin being 0.6mm, it not even sexy ... If I were you, I'd just buy an antec solo when it's on sale at outpost.com... But if you are buying from newegg... I suggest you find a cheaper case... then spend more on a quality namebrand power supply.

 

[thuganomics]

I don't think 1GB is enough for a new PC, if you can, upgrade to 2GB and you'll be a lot more happy.
And yeah, don't use generic PSU's, they can harm your hardware.

 

[psprules7]

I changed the case and psu

 

[Ken90630]

I rarely get involved in these "what should I buy" threads, but I just gotta strongly suggest you get a different PSU. A $40 430-watt PSU -- especially from Thermaltake :Q -- is a bad idea. The PSU is the electrical foundation for your entire machine, and it's the one component you don't want to skimp on. Downgrade some other component, if you must for financial reasons, and spend the money to get a high quality PSU like a Seasonic S12-380 or S12-430, or one from PC Power & Cooling or another higher quality brand like Fortron or Antec or something. The last thing you want is instability and weird electrical problems with your first build, and buying a $40 Thermaltake 430-watt PSU is not the kind of risk you want to be taking.

If I were in your shoes, I'd prolly get a different motherboard too. I'd go with a non-SLI board from Asus or Gigabyte if it were me. And 1GB of RAM is fine, but if you're gonna be running Windows Vista and doing any significant work with photos or video editing type of work, you might wanna up that to 2GB. Otherwise, that RAM you chose is fine.

In short, maybe get a smaller hard drive and/or slightly slower CPU if you have to cut costs. Better to spend the money on a better PSU and mobo IMHO.

Good luck with your build.