1st build

[Nodrog2000]

hello everyone
i'm making a new gaming build (1st one) and this is what i've come up with so far
(i live in canada and i'm buying parts from TD and CC)
i want to spend about $1500-1700

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor HH80562PH0568M - 2.40GHz, 8MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB, Kentsfield, Quad-Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-Q6600

LG W2242TQ-BF 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 2ms, 8000:1 (DFC), 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), F-Engine, VGA
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...841&CatId=2775

Masscool 8WA741 / Socket 775 / Copper Core/Heatpipes / CPU Cooling Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=3127377

Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA OEM DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW, No Software
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...2&body=REVIEWS

Edifier E1100 3pcs 2.1 Multimedia Speakers (Retail Box)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...984&cid=SP.997

Seagate Barracuda (ST3500320AS) 7200.11 SATA NCQ 3.0Gb/s 500GB 32MB Cache (OEM)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...cid=HD.443.877

NZXT Apollo Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with NZXT PP-600 600-Watt Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=3970616

Sapphire ATI RADEON HD 4850 512MB GDDR3 Dual Dual-Link DVI HD Audio Shader Model 4.1 800 stream processor PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.272

OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&Sku=O261-8038

OCZ OCZTFRZTC Freeze Thermal Extreme Conductivity Compound
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&body=REVIEWS

i'm going to use my mouse/keyboard from my last computer so i don't need those
the motherboard and sound card gave me some trouble...i have no idea which one i should get
for software, my dad has a set for new computers at his office so he's just going to give me that (including OS!)
any advice with better deals, things that aren't worth it, or things that i missed are appreciated!

[vtfanmv5]

Asus P5Q: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131296

What kind of sound system are you looking at / using? On-board may be more than enough.

Everything else looks pretty good.

[Alaron]

If you aren't planning to overclock, just get the Retail processor that comes with a heatsink/fan. Keep in mind that OEM chips lose the 3yr warranty.

I'd swap that LiteOn Burner for one that comes with software.

Finally, and this is the most important, keep that case if you like it but change the power supply. NZXT units are low quality. We like Corsair units: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...corsair%20550w

[Nodrog2000]

i don't think i need anything amazing for sound so i guess i'll just get that mobo...

my friend told me to get a 600W psu...the corsair one looks nice, so it's high enough for my system?

for the burner, by software, you mean something like nero?
cause i already have nero

i think i'll try some overclocking later on
so i won't get the retail

(wow, people answer quickly here! lol)

[Alaron]

That power supply would be fine for your system. For another $10, you can bump up to the 650w version.

If you have the full retail Nero package, the drive in your link would be fine. If your Nero came bundled with another drive, you might not be able to use it with a new drive.