New build - verify PS and parts please...

[MDTerp429]

This is a new build for a friend coming off a P3 system. This is just a basic internet PC. My friend wants to be able to "multitask and burn cds." Budget is $400 or less. Plan to use floppy drive and cd-rw from old pc.

Antec case with 350W Smart Power power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129150

Western Digital 80 GB Sata 3.0 HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106

Corsair Value Select 2x512 MB PC3200 RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

Windows XP Home
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116169

Biostar GForce 6100-M9 Socket 939 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16813138269

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice
http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819103535

Just want to make sure the Power Supply is sufficient and verify all is ok for the build. I know this isn't a powerful rig and the supply is an Antec, but 350W still seems skimpy.

Thanks folks.

[flanzig1]

If only using on-board video, the 350w supply is plenty.
Biostar would not be my first choice but the uATX 939 socket mobo selection is pretty thin. I would say Asus but the ones that Newegg has use Uli or Via chipsets.

[MDTerp429]

i prefer ASUS myself, but like you said, the choices are slim, and also, this is a budget system and the biostar is a budget board. I chose the biostar because i've read decent reviews on it on some of the hardware sites.

Thanks for the reply. hopefully this works out.

[freakitchen]

Yeah, no ASUS boards with Nvidia chipsets and onboard video left at the 'egg.

I'd be tempted to suggest this Foxconn board - they are a decent manufacturer (I believe they are the OEM for Intel boards), and it has a newer Nvidia chipset (6150). Just a couple of dollars more than the Biostar.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186086

The parts you picked look good for a basic system.

FK

[MDTerp429]

thanks, i'll check it out. I did have the processor and biostar configured as a combo deal, so going to the foxconn will also take the price up for the processor. I think the total is gonna be like $20 more which is gonna make this build even more over budget. Its already $20 over after shipping, which i'm going to eat..

Think its worth it for the new newer chipset?

[freakitchen]

For $20 over-budget, no. The Biostar is still a decent quality board and has very similar features, only subtle differences between them, like the slightly older chipset, and 2 less SATA ports are the only significant differences I can see.

FK

[MDTerp429]

k then looks like this rig is ready to be purchased. thanks for the help.