New computer build

[luvster]

Long time reader, first time poster. Anytime i needed computer advice, i always found what i was looking for on PC mech. So when i finally took the plunge to do my first build, i hoped to get some good advice on the products i choose.

I'm looking to spend around 1500, and want a build i can have for a while without it being outdated. Any advice on the products i choose, or if i should pick something else would be awesome. I do alot of gaming and it would be nice to have a system to run at high settings

case- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811129021

Motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131219

Graphics- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130312

Power supply- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817341006

Processor- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115017

Memory- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145177

Harddrive- http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822148262

[shadowpr]

Not bad.

The power supply is overkill. I would suggest something like the Corsair 550.

Also, that memory is a bit much too. I would just get standard Corsair xms DDR2 800 cas 5.

Don't forget a cd drive. For a nice dvd burner look at lite-on sata retail drives.

You also need an operating system, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

[Katreat]

I dont know much about the X38 chip so can not comment on the Mobo.

The list looks good but you need to add a something to load you OS. I would recommend you look at a basic lite-on burner (sata) and if you go retail you get Nero with it.

The PSU is overkill. Since you are not building on an SLI board I can not immagin you ever requiring 1000 w. You can probably drop down to 550-600 watts and have plenty of head room for future upgrades.

Kat

[luvster]

Thanks for the suggestions. I updated the power supply and ram to

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817341002

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145175

And the dvd burner

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827106057

And put a copy of vista in there as well.

If anyone else has any more suggestions on the items, id be glad to hear them.
Also if anyone had a suggestion on an aftermarket cooling, fans, etc, or if that would even be necessary.

[doubledragon5]

Ram this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

Recommend this psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

[flanzig1]

If you aren't going to OC, the case fans and the CPU cooler that comes with the CPU should provide good cooling.