Building a New gaming rig

[Computer(Titan)]

Ok so, my current computer was great 4years ago but now is struggling with the new games out. (Mainly it can't run SupComm)

So with the help of my friends i have put together the following parts that i would need, but have need a few questions answered in order to save my self $100

New parts:
BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 550 MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813138026

EVGA 256-P2-N765-AR GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Superclocked HDCP Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130086

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA5200CSBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819103759

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820231098

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822148230

(comes to like $607 with shipping)
Parts i am keeping:
My old case with its 420W psu (ATX)
Old harddrive Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 SATA 120-GB Hard Drive
Old CDRW/DVD drive (Would have to check the exact make if its an issue)
19" LCD moniter
Microsoft keyboard
Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

My main questions:
1. Do i really need to buy a new copy of XP? i ask this because my plan was to just use my old harddrive to basically just boot the computer off of and put all my games on the new one.
2. Will the 420W psu supply enough power to run all of my new stuff?


Any other input people have besides my questions will be helpful

[blue60007]

BIOSTAR is an OK brand, but I'd rather see something like an ASUS. But, that'll probably cost more.

1)You shouldn't have a problem re-using the XP copy you have if you won't be using it on two computers at the same time. You'll be best off doing a fresh install though.
2)Does the PSU have a 24 pin (vs. 20 pin) connector and a 6 pin PCI-E power connector? If not, you should get a new PSU. The nVidia 8 series has a pretty hefty power requirement.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Computer(Titan) 2. Will the 420W psu supply enough power to run all of my new stuff?l

What brand is it? If the 420 watt PSU was the original PSU in your 4 year old rig I don't think it'll power the new one very easily. Best to get a new good quality ATX 2.0 PSU that will really meet your system's power requirements.

Cricket

[Computer(Titan)]

New PSU being added to order

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005

or

Rosewill RP500-2 ATX 2.01 500W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182016

Thoughts? (will the ATX 2.0 still fit in my old ATX case)

[whubbard]

This PSU should cover you:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954

EDIT: i didn't rerfresh before i posted, so I missed you post. But the FSP is a much more quality PSU than the Xclio...and with PSUs Quality Matters!