Building a computer - correct components?

[eulogy]

I haven’t built a computer in a million years, so saying I’m rusty is an understatement. Definitely not confident on RAM, and I'm not sure if I can/should recycle my power supply. Help me out a bit?


MotherBoard: XFX nForce 750a SLI (MDA72P7509)
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition Processor 2.80GHz
CPU Fan: Ultra X-Wind Socket 2200rpm K8/AM2
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3160813AS 160GB SATA
Power Supply: 450watts PS2 ATX12V (Just because I have it – something better?)
RAM: Corsair Dual Channel XMS2 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz

[Calum]

If you've not bought any components yet, give us a budget and we can see if we can work out something better for you, if you like.
I wouldn't really like that build myself actually, and I also wouldn't recycle the pwoer supply unless it's a good one.
You're missing a video card too.

[ecxzqute]

processor speed and size of ur ram must be balance

[Calum]

processor speed and size of ur ram must be balance

What?

[kianaruiz]

The computer you are trying to build what is it for? Will it be for gaming or other purposes?

[eulogy]

If you've not bought any components yet, give us a budget and we can see if we can work out something better for you, if you like.
I wouldn't really like that build myself actually, and I also wouldn't recycle the pwoer supply unless it's a good one.
You're missing a video card too.

Haven't committed to anything yet, I see Tiger Direct is having sales on all sorts of stuff so I'd like to get everything soon. I'd hate to ask anyone to build me a computer, but if you're willing to take the time, it's really appreciated.
I'd really like to keep it under $600, though a max of $650 wouldn't kill me too much. I have no idea what's considered a good power supply - this one is the stock from a Sagitta case...not that used, maybe 100 hours. I know there's better out there, doesn't have to be the best, just something that will run everything well. I haven't really gotten around to video cards yet. I'm not worried about my ability to choose a compatible one, but if you want to throw that aspect into a theoretical set up that'd be lovely.
It'll be mostly used for gaming, and photo/music editing.

[Calum]

The main issue with the PSU is that stock ones included with cases are often lower quality, it's always better to go for a good brand such as Antec, PC Power & Cooling, Corsair, etc.
I'll cook you up a build and will edit the parts and prices in when I have something for you.
Few questions: Do you need an operating system?  If so, what do you want?
Do you want a keyboard and mouse?
And do you want a monitor?

I'm assuming for now the answers are no as you've not included them in your build, but I'll try and have a build on standby which includes them all just in case.
Watch this space!

Edit: OK, here goes.
Antec 300 case - $54.95
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R motherboard - $119.95, $104.55 after rebate.  Free 2Gb flash drive.
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 CPU - $122.99.
G.Skill 2GB 800MHz RAM - $22.99.
MSI 9800GT 512MB OC - $119.99, $99.99 after rebate.
OCZ StealthXStream 500W PSU - $59.99, $29.99 after rebate.
Western Digital Caviar SE 500GB SATA HDD - $59.99.
LB Black DVDRW SATA drive - $23.99.

Total: $584.84 + shipping, $519.94 + shipping after rebate.

Remember that's excluding an OS, keyboard, mouse and display.

Fairly powerful system with lots of room for expansion.  Could be worth adding another case fan for the front intake, something like this for $8.99.

Let me know what you think.

Also, if anyone else has any suggestions, feel free to chime in.

[mattman18t]

I'm also in the midst of building a new gaming/video editing PC.    I have a question about this particular build.

If you were going to kick it up just a notch or 2, what would be the first aspect or first 2 aspects you guys would tackle?  Is there anything else you can do to make it more expandable than it already is?

Don't mean to threadjack at all, I figured the OP might possibly be wondering the same thing too.

-Matt

[Calum]

Matt - I got a PM from you regarding this.  Figured it would be easier to just reply to that.

[joevh09]

Edit: OK, here goes.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 CPU - $122.99.
G.Skill 2GB 800MHz RAM - $22.99.

If you want to spend a little more you could probably upgrade RAM to 1066 and the CPU to E8300 or E8400 if the mobo will support it.

I just checked the motherboard and i don't think it supports 800MHz Ram