New Build for a new guy.

[Nolamatt]

Guys I am completely new to this. I want to build a computer for gaming. Mainly WoW and EQ2 type stuff and want to be able to run at the high settings. This what I have managed to put together. I would actually like to ge the price down just because I am cheap. Anyway anyinput or suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks
Matt

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail
Item #: N82E16827135156
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $38.99

Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133132
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant

$20.00 Mail-in Rebate $119.99
$109.99

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148294
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 $149.99

VisionTek 900206 Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814129102
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 -$10.00 Instant
$199.99
$189.99

Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817153028
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99 $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $79.99

CORSAIR XMS2 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145176
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$149.00
$129.00

ASUS P5KC LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131188
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 $139.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115037
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $69.99 $244.99

[Katreat]

Few suggestions:

Change the HD to a 7200.11 model.

I would go with a Lite-on burner, they seem to have the best reputation. Have not heard anything bad about Asus so you might wait for a few more comments.

I would go for the basic P5K or he P5K-E if you need wireless. You probably dont need DDR 3 support on the MB. DDR3 is very expensive and provides very little advantage with the processors out today so doubt you would ever use it. The P5KC also seems to have more mixed reviews where the standard DDR2 P5K is rock solid.

Thermaltake PSU are on the good list, but I would tend to go for something really good so yuou might check out some of the bold brands and see if you can find a better deal. Check out the list below for quality PSUs

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

Generally I recommend moving up to the 3870 or 8800 Gt if you want a hard core gamer. But I play wow on an older 8800 GTS 320 with everything maxed and run 60+ FPS all the time so if you are only planning to play the games you list the 3850 should work out fine.

Kat

[Nolamatt]

Does this look a bit better?

Savings Total Price

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106073
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $31.99

Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133132
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant

$20.00 Mail-in Rebate $119.99
$109.99

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148294
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 $149.99

VisionTek 900202 Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814129100
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $69.99 $249.99

Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817153028
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99 $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $79.99

Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2K2/2GR - Retail
Item #: N82E16820134488
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy -$50.00 Instant
$94.99
$44.99

Open Box: ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131180R
Return Policy: Open Box Item Return Policy $86.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115037
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy


Is the Kingston memory ok? It is a good bit cheaper and I am trying to get the price down.

Thanks
Matt

[Alaron]

That Thermaltake PSU has some weak rails. I'd upgrade to this Corsair instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

Kingston memory used to be good but has slipped of late. Corsair is the brand we recommend. Here is some: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

The P5K is a winning board, but don't buy it Open Box. You may or may not get everything included. Go with the regular Retail version.

Swap for this Seagate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 The ES version in your list is more expensive because its a server model.

Finally, here is the LiteOn: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072 Comes with software.