My first build, Need some help.

[Some1New]

Hi
This is my first build and I once had another thread couple months ago for prepping it, but I couldnt find it. I am having a little trouble choosing a motherboard and power supply and I have chosen them but am not so sure about them. So far here is my build:
Desktop so far:
Case
Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-BA Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166004
$ = $70.99
PSU ( Not so sure about how big so I chose 650 W. )
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
$ = $99.99
MoBo ( Also not so sure about )
ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131142
$ = $119.99
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
$ = $249.99
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
$ = $109.99
RAM
GeIL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144216
$ = $63.99
CD/DVD Drive
Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129018
$ = $29.99
AND
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 with LightScribe – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106072
$ = $32.99
FDD
SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model SFD321B/LBL1 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821103203
$ = $6.99
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102002
$ = $29.99
Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
$ = $199.99
Speakers
Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121123
$ = $38.99
OS
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116204
$ = $99.99
Total: About $1230

I still a little unsure about my build but any suggestions for it would be helpful.

[andper10]

I would recommend trying your onboard sound first. These days onboard sound usually sounds good enough that you don't need a seperate sound card.

You might want to consider 5.1 surround sound since it is only about $20 more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121126

I have heard that it can be hard to find drivers for 64 bit operating systems, but I don't know if that has changed lately.
Vista Home Premium 32 Bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116202

$100 after mail in rebate for a 650W great quality PSU seems like a really good deal to me. You could probably get by with the 550W corsair, but if you want to keep upgrading the video card in this system in the future, it is probably a good idea to get plenty of amps on the 12V rail (the Corsair 650W has plenty).

Enjoy your build!

[alex530]

A few observations...
1) Try on board sound first, it's pretty good these days. You can always add a card later. Your best bet would be the Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer.
2) If you don't plan on using SLI, no need to spend the extra money for an SLI motherboard. Save some money and get something from the P5K series.
3) Do you do a lot of multi-tasking, or more gaming? The E8400 would be better and faster for gaming, and newegg finally has them in stock.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
4) You really only need one DVD drive. If you burn a ton of movies you could get a separate DVD ROM later down the road. Also, make sure the drive is SATA rather than IDE. IDE is an older standard and won't work well with new motherboards. SATA is also a smaller cable which means better air flow. The Lite-On you selected is good.
5) With Vista, no real need for a FDD. But it's cheap, so if you feel you will use it, go for it.
6) Those speakers are about the best 2.1 you can get for the price, nice choice.

[Some1New]

Yes I do do alot of multi tasking and a good amount of gaming, a good amount of making movies, and reason why I have 2 drives is so I can burn and rip at same time or various other combinations, I would rather have 64 bit to be honest because of more memory, and alex530 and andper10 I will try onboard sound first. And the reason why I have a FDD is because we have a good amount of them around the house and I might need info off of them or have to put something on one for someone.
alex530 that was the processor that I chose before thhe quad but decided to go quad since I wont have to update for longer period.

I dont really know what SLI is, can anyone tell me?

Thanks for the comments.

[Katreat]

SLI is using two video cards in tantum to increase performance. It can really help with very large monitors, where resolution issues occure. It is also used in very top in gaming computers to make the best even better. It is pretty expensive when done right because you need two of the most expensive component in a computer so for most people I would not advixe it. You end up paying a lot for only minor improvment (if not on very large monitor) and it is easier to just upgrade video cards when the need arrises.

Kat

[Some1New]

Alright this is the revised version of my list and I really like the new mobo i picked out :)
Desktop so far:
Case
Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-BA Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166004
$ = $70.99
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
$ = $99.99
MoBo
ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131196
$ = $149.99
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
$ = $249.99
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
$ = $109.99
RAM
GeIL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144216
$ = $63.99
CD/DVD Drive
HP 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 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827140026
$34.99
AND
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 with LightScribe – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106072
$ = $32.99
FDD
SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model SFD321B/LBL1 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821103203
$ = $6.99
Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
$ = $199.99

Speakers
Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121123
$ = $38.99
OS
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116204
$ = $99.99

[Alaron]

That list looks fine.

You can swap out the HP DVD Burner with a simple DVDROM. You'll still be able to read and write to CDs and DVDs. I'd stick with the LiteOn brand to go with your other burner.