Suggestions for my first build!!!

[cybercide]

Hey well this will be my first build so any suggestions improvments will be appreciated

anyway on to the parts that i found

Case:Asus vento 3600 black-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811173008

Mobo:Abit AX8 Via Socket 939 ATX Motherboard-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...239467&CatId=0

Power Supply:not really sure on this one

PCU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562

Hard Drive: Maxtor 250GB-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&CMP=ILC-FPM06

Video Card:ASUS Geforce 6800GT-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121192

Ram: please suggest

Windows: Dont know if i should get x64 edition or regular windows...

Optical:already have

Thanx in advance for any advice

[Khalil]

I would consider an Asus over an Abit for a motherboard. They are more stable, very easy to install and their customer support is outstanding.
For power supply don't risk it, I would go with an OCZ or an Antec.
The rest of the hardware listed looks real good and will work very well.
As far as Ram I highly recommend either Kingston or Crucial, those are probably the best out there.

[Dark Nova]

Case: i like it, but it would'nt be one of my choices
PSU: here is a reference of the good and bad PSU http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195
RAM: I suggest Kingston or COrsair
video card: thats a really good card, id stick with it
mobo: i aint a fan of abit, id try changing it to another brand
CPU: good CPU, youll have no problems with it

everything looks great for your build

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by Dark Nova Case: i like it, but it would'nt be one of my choices PSU: here is a reference of the good and bad PSU http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 RAM: I suggest Kingston or COrsair video card: thats a really good card, id stick with it mobo: i aint a fan of abit, id try changing it to another brand CPU: good CPU, youll have no problems with it everything looks great for your build

What do you have against the case Dark Nova?
I have it and it works great my processor's temp never goes over 32C and my case temp is never higher than 30C, it looks beautiful too, has a lot of space to work in it and has lots of room to expand.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Khalil What do you have against the case Dark Nova? I have it and it works great my processor's temp never goes over 32C and my case temp is never higher than 30C, it looks beautiful too, has a lot of space to work in it and has lots of room to expand.

It's just personal preference...what you find appealling other people may not. That's just human nature. Personally I think that case is hideous and would never buy or use it...but that's just me.

Cricket

[Dark Nova]

cases are matter of preferences, i dont like the looks of these turtle cases, or whatever there called. im sure it works well, and for that price it isnt cheap. but like i said cases are matter of preferences so if you like it stick with it, i personaly prefer the Antec's SonataII for the silence

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by Dark Nova cases are matter of preferences.

I understand and totaly respect that
I was just concerned that you may have a technical reason why you did not like them since I own one.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Khalil I was just concerned that you may have a technical reason why you did not like them since I own one.

You're using that case and haven't found any technical problems with it, right? So the case itself must be fine...why worry.

Cricket

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by Cricket You're using that case and haven't found any technical problems with it, right? So the case itself must be fine...why worry. Cricket

lol cause I am a worry worm

[cybercide]

Well here's what i changed

Mobo:ASUS A8N5Xhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569

Power Supply: Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 500W-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103937

Ram: CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB)-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

Windows: Still dont know what to get x64 or regular

[Cricket]

Driver support for WinXP 64 is pretty lame right now. Go with the regular WinXP.

Cricket

[MakeYourslf2012]

Originally Posted by Cricket Driver support for WinXP 64 is pretty lame right now. Go with the regular WinXP. Cricket

I agree. 64bit computer probably won't reach its potential for a few years, it needs some time for the software to catch up with the hardware, which is usually the case for any new technology.

basic Windows XP Home or Pro will do. You can pick up the OEM version (which means no fancy packaging or documentation- just the CD) off newegg for around $90 USD