Trying to get everythin together

[Stupified]

hi everyone, you guys probably see this everyday, im tryin to put together my 1st PC and lookin for advice/help with it a bit.
heres what i got so far:
CPU:AMD A64 X2 3800 ($329)
Motherboard: Asus A8R-MVP ($139)
HD: 74Gb Raptor 10kspeed ($179)
RAM: DDR 1gb 3200 ($89)
GFX: Geforce 6200 PCIE ($79)
im still lookin for a case, Power supply, opticals,...
i dont wanna get anythin online, probably from fry's.
i would appreciate if i can get some pointers on the rest of the equipment(like how many watts for power supply, etc...) that would go well with the equipment i got and price ranges so i dont get ripped off.
im mainly gonna use this to multitask with audio programs, not so much games, but i dont want it to lag when workin on it. any help is appreciated, thnx in advance

[TwoRails]

Hi Stupified,

Welcome to PC Mechanic !!

That mobo is a "Crossfire" mobo intened to use dual ATI video cards. That suggests "heavy" gaming. However, you show a nVidia video card. If you intend to run dual vid cards in the future, and it doesn't sound like it, then you would need SLI for nVidia based cards, or Crossfire for ATI based cards.

HTH

TwoRails

[Stupified]

thnx for the welcome xD
ohh, so ur sayin ati cards would work better? i might add dual cards in the future who knows(i just wanna leave upgrade options open), but atm i just need multitaskin for audio recording, editing etc...should i stick with geforce or get a equivalent ati card?

[TwoRails]

No, not necessarily saying one video card is better than the other, but what I am saying is that you need to match the vid card to the mobo (motherboard) or the mobo to the vid card. Right now you have a missmatch.

[Stupified]

any solutions u might offer?

[Alaron]

I agree with TwoRails. If you aren't planning on using dual video cards, which you shouldn't be if you arent a big gamer, save money and go with this board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 The Asus A8N5X is a great, basic board that will work nicely with your system, and that video card.

[freakitchen]

For an upgradable system, yet one that isn't going to be heavy on gaming, I'd second Alaron's recommendation of the A8N5X. If you ever want to increase the gaming performance, simply upgrade the video card.

You initially asked for suggestions on extras. This might be a little difficult, since you stated you don't want to buy online, and the ranges that stores carry in stock will naturally be limited when compared with Newegg, for example.

At any rate, the most important 'extra' you need to get right is your Power supply. It's vital that you purchase a quality ATX2 spec unit. Check out the PSU sticky, at the top of the 'general hardware' forum for the brands to get, and don't be tempted by a cheapie.

DVD Burners are at a bargain price now. Lite-on make great drives, and come with Nero. NECs are good too, if you can find one with software.

Any case that takes your fancy should be fine, but the only Case/PSU combinations I'd trust are Antec and Enlight.

FK

[jayb1234]

I looked at fry's site and under power supplies, the only two brands I would trust for that build are Antec and Enermax. They have some Antec cases with PSUs too.

For the RAM go to the motherboard makers site and check the compatability list, or use a configurator to be sure what you order is compatible.

You will need to get a copy of windows. This would be the version to get unless you need some specific feature of XP pro.

Also, you might need a floppy drive at some point in the setup.

[Stupified]

thnx a bunch for the input guys , ill look into it. i might just get my frnd to do this for me, since i dont trust myself yet (mybe after bein here a while ill learn alot more for my next PC)