School work build

[jonnyt]

So I'm building a rig for my little cousin for school work. This would be my third build. I wasn't given a budget, but I'd like to keep it low (the kids is 9). I've managed to choose the following parts for around $500, including monitor, k & m, and speakers. The a-data memory wasn't in the motherboard compatibility list (same thing with my first build, which worked just fine). If you guys think this might be a problem suggestions are welcome. And I'd like to know if the chosen power supply will be enough
thanks
any help/suggestions are appreciated

Motherboard;
ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
Newegg.com - ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Memory:
A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
Newegg.com - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH

PSU:
Antec Basiq BP350 350W ATX12V v2.01
Newegg.com - Antec Basiq BP350 350W ATX12V v2.01 Power Supply

CPU:
AMD Athlon II X3 450 Rana 3.2GHz
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X3 450 Rana 3.2GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor ADX450WFGMBOX

HDD:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

burner:
LITE-ON
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners

speakers
Logitech S120
Newegg.com - Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - Speakers

k + m
Logitech MK120 Black USB Wired Slim Desktop
Newegg.com - Logitech MK120 Black USB Wired Slim Desktop

monitor:
ASUS VW193DR
Newegg.com - ASUS VW193DR Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000 :1 (ASCR)

[flanzig1]

Don't see an OS listed. That will add about $100 for Win7 Home.
Also don't see a case listed.

[glc]

If you ever plan on adding a video card, you need a stronger power supply.

[jonnyt]

yeah, the OS I already have, his mom works at a university and somehow she got it (w7 64bit)
as for the case yeah I forgot to list it
and I don't think there're plans for a video card

maybe this'll be better
COOLER MASTER Elite 460
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite 460 RS-460-PSAR-J3 460W ATX12V V2.31 Power Supply

this is the case i chose

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition
Newegg.com - Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

but what do guys think about the motherboard/cpu/memory combo, you guys think it'll be fine

thanks

[Ben Wilk]

You NEED to plan for a graphics card. When I was about 8(im 14 now and have done 5 builds/rebuilds.) my bro built his own computer and later decided he wanted to do some gaming got a card put it in and then discovered he needed a new PSU and had to go spend another $60 and deal with rewiring. Its better to get the extra power now rather then later.

[David M]

A quality 650 watt PSU will cover any single card out there.

[glc]

Newegg.com - Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

[mikeymm]

Originally Posted by Ben Wilk You NEED to plan for a graphics card. When I was about 8(im 14 now and have done 5 builds/rebuilds.) my bro built his own computer and later decided he wanted to do some gaming got a card put it in and then discovered he needed a new PSU and had to go spend another $60 and deal with rewiring. Its better to get the extra power now rather then later.

True to get a quality, estimated PSU to begin with however, re-wiring is not that hard to do. When I got a better PSU, I made all my wiring even better than before as I was more patient second time around. Of course, I really needed the zip ties handy