first build, noob builder

[ChickenSalad]

hi, i just randomly decide to build a pc 3-4 days ago and started read insane amounts of websites and forums and decided this was one of the best ones i saw to ask for advice. what i am trying to build is a gaming pc(also trying and start a new hobby). i am not looking for the latest tech because i am only a casual and stingy gamer. as it being my first build i don't want to throw insane amounts of money into this, something around 400-600 dollars(minues the keyboard/mouse/monitor stuff). anyway i managed to come up with a build and was wondering the following: compatiblity/suggestions on parts/anything eles. here are the parts:

Case : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147033

PSU : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182021
my question about this is if it will be enough?

CPU : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182021

HDD : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148161

RAM : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145568

VIDEO : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814145131

any suggestions on a mobo? also what is OEM?
yeah i'm a noob, but you have to start somewhere
thx any help will be awesome,
wesley

[Disgrace]

I think the watts on the PSU is good enough but the brand is not. See this: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 Rosewill is under bad... so try and get one from the top brands in blue. Your CPU link is actually your PSU so for the experts, you might want to change it!

Update: OEM means letter by letter 'Original Equipment Manufacturer'. Basically you get support from your vendor only and not the manufactuer (Microsoft) which you would get if you brought the Retail boxed version but the price of it isn't worth it I think is the general opinion. My Windows XP is OEM and works perfectly and wouldn't give anything critical less than the Retail.

[doubledragon5]

For the most part you, picked out a good video card and ram.. The psu is garbage, and I would prefer a differnet case,like a Antec Sonata II of Antec 900.. Here is a link to what psu to buy and which to stay away from.. Once you correct the link for the cpu, someone can advise on a good mb..

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195

[doubledragon5]

Here is a CPU and Mb to consider if you want to intel.. These two are what seems to be recommended...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030

[ChickenSalad]

thanks for the feedback. sorry about that. how about these

mobo : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138034

cpu : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116249

i choose this mobo cuz its cheap, it got very good reviews, and it will let me if i decide to upgrade to core 2 duo
same with the cpu. remember i am not a hardcore pc gamer. i am just looking to play some WoW and random FPS.

also with the psu. why is it on the crap list? it got very high reviews on newegg.
and with the case. would you prefer a different case based on looks or efficency?
so does everything atleast look halfway decent? lol

[Mr.Ferrari]

The reviews on newegg can only be taken in with a grain of salt on most hardware oriented components. Remember 90% of the guys posting reviews are newbies to this and has long as it doesn't blow up, they are happy.

Skip that biostar mobo and go with something asus. The Asus P5B-VM, P5LD2 R2.0, and P5L-MX are great budget choices.

As for the PSU, go for a Xclio 450BL or FSP 450W. Good bang/buck.

[Cricket]

Many of the members here have been building computers for many years and the recommendations that they're giving you is based on their experience and knowledge. The reviews you see over at Newegg are to be taken with a grain of salt as you really don't know the people posting the reviews...they may have very little experience and could just be posting something on the net just so they can say they have something posted on the net.

You've come here asking for help and advice and the members who responded have given you some good answers. The reason they're telling you to avoid the Rosewill power supply is because they don't make their own products, they just buy stuff from other manufacturers and put the Rosewill name on it. You could get a decent power supply or you could get rubbish...depends on who sold them that particular power supply at that particular time. And most of the good brands sell their 400 watt PSUs for at least $10 more than that Rosewill. Where did the Rosewill cut corners to save that $10?

The recommendation by doubledragon5 for the motherboard and CPU are based on their current track record...a solid motherboard and a very high performance CPU that work well together. If you're trying to stay within a certain budget then you have to get what you can afford...but try to get the best parts for the money, not just the cheapest parts just to save money.

Building a gaming rig for $400-$600 is just not realistic. A semi-decent gaming rig can be put together for about $800, but not much less. To be able to build something that will perform to your expectations and be reliable enough to last a few years does cost more, but you'll be happier with it in the long run. Try and see if you can swing another $200 to up your budget to at least $800 for the computer...you'll be glad you did.

Cricket