Please review my future build

[Impackt]

I'll be building this around Feb. Please tell me what you think about it...

OS: 64-Bit Vista

Case:
COOLER MASTER RC-690

Mobo:
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe

Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core

Vid card:
XFX PVT73GUGF3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported

RAM:
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit

HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s

Monitor (dual setup):
SAMSUNG 906BW Black 19" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 DC

DVD/CD burner:
LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X 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 DVD Burner

CD burner/DVD player:
LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM SATA Combo

[Impackt]

Aside from reviewing my list, can I also be reccomended a power supply wattage? I'm thinking 500W would be good...

[cured]

What's your price range?

Get an all-in-one CD/DVD drive

[Yellowhello]

Yea, we need to know your price range.

I think you should switch over to Intel... the C2D architecture beats the K8 pretty consistently across the charts. $0.02

Also you'll need a 64-bit OS to use all 4GB of RAM.

[Impackt]

After much reading and thinking this morning, I think I'll just use 2GB of RAM and Vista 32-bit for now.

Originally Posted by cured

What's your price range?

Get an all-in-one CD/DVD drive

My price range is about $1000-1500

One of those is an all in one, and the other is just a 2nd for if I ever need to copy disc-to-disc. I may end up removing the 2nd drive from my list.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

I'm not sure of your budget ... so ...

Here is one "budget" PS [free shipping] that is well rated ... and has plenty of power for your system [I have one]
Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W

This one however is a great PS and will meet your future build needs for several years.

CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX

This one has loads of power ... way way more than you need now and with that system ... till you upgrade just about everything.

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W


These all will work well ... I suggest the Corsair however .... They are all top rated and reviewed also.

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Yea, we need to know your price range.

I think you should switch over to Intel... the C2D architecture beats the K8 pretty consistently across the charts. $0.02

Well that is true, but if you are on a tight budget, you just can't beat the AMD, Nforce price ranges.
Or it might be like me, I have been running AMD for so long, back in the k6-2 350mhz days, that I will just stick with them.

As for your CPU, spend the extra $20.00 and get the 6400 black edition! The multiplier is unlocked on both the 5000 black, and the 6400 blacks!

[Yellowhello]

In that case, here's what I would recommend:

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Newegg.com - ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - 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 - Retail
Newegg.com - Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler - Retail
Newegg.com - Rexus NMB-MAT (Panaflo) 120mm Case Fan - Retail for cooler

Doesn't include monitor, not sure if you needed that, and its $1130 before rebates and shipping/tax.