please comment on this new build

[schintam]

Any comments on this about to be built system appreciated..this is going to be my first build..
Intended uses: HEAVY: web browsing, CD burning/listening, office apps
MODERATE: gaming, TV
LIGHT: video editing.

Also, can you guys recommend a good (and good looking for WAF) case for this system (moderate budget).
Also, Do u think i will have to install more fans in addition to the typical ones which come with the case??

BUdget $800-$900 without monitor/keyboard/mouse

Thanks

Intel Pentium 4 2.4BGHz 512K 533MHz CPU Northwood P478 Processor Retail Box

Intel P4 Motherboard D845PESVL For P4 (478) Processors 533/400MHz

Crucial Micron 512MB 64x64 PC2100 DDR RAM, 184-Pin, CL=2.5-Unbuffered 2.5V, 6-Layers

WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY

LITE-ON XJ-HD166S 16X DVD ROM Drive

Lite On 48x24x48 CDRW Model LTR-48246S

ATI RADEON 7000 64MB DDR AGP TV-out RETAIL

WinDoze XP

[LawyerRon]

Looks good to me. Go with an Enlight or Antec case. One fan in the front of the case will be fine. No extra fans are needed.

[Nuclear Krusader]

Hi and welcome to the PC Mech forums! :)

I'd go for another VC. That Radeon 7000 is no good for gaming.

Regarding cases, get one that looks cool to you, but make sure it comes with an Antec, Enermax or Sparkle power supply.

Also note that Intel mobos are very good, but you cannot overclock with them. If you'll never OC, then it's good; but if you plan to do it later, get another mobo.

[i3OSS]

Get a GeForce Ti4200 and your set.

[schintam]

Thanks for the replies ...u guys are really helpful.

One question on the case...for the build listed above would an antec slk 2600 AMB a good case (if I add one front fan to it?)..
BTW, do these cases have a removable MB tray?? is it really hard without a removable tray?

Thanks

[Vlad16]

Originally posted by schintam
One question on the case...for the build listed above would an antec slk 2600 AMB a good case (if I add one front fan to it?)..
BTW, do these cases have a removable MB tray?? is it really hard without a removable tray?

Yep, that case is a great buy for the price. It doesn't have a removable tray but most cases don't and you shouldn't have a problem installing your mobo. Mobo trays are nice if you're constantly switching out mobos but aren't really necessary for the average user.

[LawyerRon]

Some removeable mobo trays are hard to get back in the case too, so I usually don't take 'em out.

[glc]

P4's run very cool - you shouldn't need a front fan as long as it has a rear exhaust fan and a good HSF on the CPU (the stock retail box Intel fan is VERY good).