<$1000 Gaming PC (my first build)

[OHYEAH1213]

I've never built a PC before and have decide to undertake this matter. I have kinda decided on my build and was wondering if I could get some critique from you guys. Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042 $54.95
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

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OCZ OCZ550FTY 550W Active Power Supply Retail

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GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
2 oz copper PCB + Easy Tune 6 for OC

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

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Sunbeam CR-CCTF92-4 92mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail

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mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=AT-489VP1G $205.02
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD4890 Vapor-X 1GB DDR5 VGA/DVI/HDMI/Display Port PCI-Express Video Card, Retail

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Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

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LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

[Jdorty]

I believe I saw in other threads that the 750 gb WD black was only 5 dollars more, so its quite a bit of a better deal.

[Khalil]

Asus motherboard will save you a lot of hassle in the future.
Go with a bigger, better power supply like a Corsair, Sea Sonic or FSP 650W. you can't skim and worry about free shipping when it comes to power supplies. Standard CPU coolers work best and you won't lose your original 3 year warranty.
Great processor choice, Jdorty is right spend $5 more and get the 750GB, if you want. Corsair Ram is much better than Muskin, look into those.
Otherwise you are good to go.

[OHYEAH1213]

So for some RAM if I switched to CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $46.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
Does that look better?

And then thank you for showing me the upgraded HD (and the tip about the cooling fan), I'll definitely get that.

I've been looking at Asus boards before someone recomended the Gigabyte to me, and would be happy getting a better one, but I just have no idea which one to get. Any suggestions?

As for the power supply, I just get confused by picking one. I'm not sure like what the requirements are and stuff, so any specific suggestions?

Thank you

[g3neralknyght]

I have purchased 2 Gigabyte mobos for my own systems and I can i haven't had a problem with either. My friend also had a gigabyte mobo w/o any problems.

I have no personal experience with ASUS but they are name brand when it comes to motherboards. Your more than likely fine whichever you choose.

[Khalil]

I have had great experience with the Asus P5Q P5Q Pro, P5Q Deluxe, and P5Q Turbo, the P5Q Pro is the same price as that Gigabyte you are looking at.
Gigabyte work really well, problem is if they fail as all motherboards have a chance to fail even Asus, you will have a much easier time getting it replaced with Asus than any other brand. All it takes is a phone call.
Asus pretty much leads the way and everyone follows, kinda like the Mercedes Benz of motherboards.