OK, sorry I am always asking about what would be good to build a new PC, but my old PC has finally died and I have been left with no choice but to build one. I am planning on building a Core 2 Duo PC. This is the list so far, keep in mind I am trying to keep this under $750, which is certainly feasible. Let me know what you think. Here is what I plan to order
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
Motherboard : ASUS P5L-VM 1394
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131046
Video Card : BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE GeForce 7600GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143049
Memory : CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820146580
Hard Drive : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144701
Case : COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119068
Power Supply : THERMALTAKE TR2 500W
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817153028
The grand total (with Arctic Silver) is $742, but there are also $80 worth of rebates, so in all actuality, it would be around $660. What I want to know is the following: Will everything be compatable? Is the power supply and case a good deal, or could I find a good combo for cheaper? Do I need to buy a new heat sink? Is this a quality system overall? Have I picked stuff out that is too nice/much for what I need?
I ask you all to make suggestions and comments. I am planning on ordering this in the next few days, so the sooner the feedback, the better. I am using my PC for iTunes, AIM, DVD creating, running an S-Video to my TV, and other normal stuff, NO GAMING. If this is overdone for a standard everyday computer, let me know. I do like to do a lot of encoding and decoding, so I think the best choice for that is the Core 2 Duo. Can't wait to see what you guys have to say!
I tried posting this a few other times, so disregard anything before, I have been working from different computers since mine is dead. Thanks again.
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
Motherboard : ASUS P5L-VM 1394
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131046
Video Card : BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE GeForce 7600GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143049
Memory : CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820146580
Hard Drive : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144701
Case : COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119068
Power Supply : THERMALTAKE TR2 500W
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817153028
The grand total (with Arctic Silver) is $742, but there are also $80 worth of rebates, so in all actuality, it would be around $660. What I want to know is the following: Will everything be compatable? Is the power supply and case a good deal, or could I find a good combo for cheaper? Do I need to buy a new heat sink? Is this a quality system overall? Have I picked stuff out that is too nice/much for what I need?
I ask you all to make suggestions and comments. I am planning on ordering this in the next few days, so the sooner the feedback, the better. I am using my PC for iTunes, AIM, DVD creating, running an S-Video to my TV, and other normal stuff, NO GAMING. If this is overdone for a standard everyday computer, let me know. I do like to do a lot of encoding and decoding, so I think the best choice for that is the Core 2 Duo. Can't wait to see what you guys have to say!
I tried posting this a few other times, so disregard anything before, I have been working from different computers since mine is dead. Thanks again.