Please review this system

[jon_e_33]

OK, I know that there are a hundred of these threads, but I couldn't find one that had the same components as these, so if any of you could just take a quick peak and tell me if anything is amiss, that would be awesome!

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor - Retail Newegg

MOBO: SUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL Newegg

Memory: Corsair Value Select Dual Kits 184 Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail Newegg

PSU: Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX Newegg

GPU: EVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB DDR3, 128-Bit Newegg

Optical: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K, Newegg

HDD: Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD800JD, OEM Newegg

I already have a monitor, and I am trying to keep this below $800, its about $750 now with shipping. I might add a second optical at a later date, so should I get a different drive than that?

Thanks

[kid652]

personally i think this would be a good sturdy system. I see nothing wrong with it, although please give the system the right to a sweet cse with lots of window space, and lots of neat lighting effects.

[juppy]

Looks like a nice system to me....at least I don't see any glaring incompatibilities. As for that optical drive, if you're wanting a combo drive with all the capabilities of that one you listed, you're probably not going to find one cheaper in price than a Lite-On. At least not one that is a decent performer that won't break down in the first month of use. Lite-On makes pretty good optical drives and they're usually one of the cheapest money-wise too, so I wouldn't know any other manufacturer to recommend that would still keep you under your target budget.

[Hi Ho]

I haven't heard too many great things about that Lite-On combo drive. If you want a combo drive I'd go with an LG.

[Stuey]

Here's a LITE-ON Dual layer DVDRW. If you don't need a DVDRW immediately, it's best to upgrade as late as possible so you get the newest technology available. I personally prefer two optical drives to allow for easier CD/DVD copying. Two drives also allow one to use the RW as a large capacity floppy, and the other as a disc reader so as to not disturb the one acting like the floppy.

Which case are you thinking about? So far I really like your system. I agree that it should be reasonably powerful and stable. Good luck w/ your build!

[mystvearn]

I have used the lite-on. Its ok.
For Dual Layer upgrade, and it will cost a lot, I suggest getting the TDK 1616N (NEC2500/2510 chipset). Even better there is the NEC 3500. NEC chipsets offer the most compatibility. Stay away from sony. They can be abit picky on media.

[jon_e_33]

Thanks for the replies, awesome. The case I would like is the thermaltake tsunami black, Newegg however that will come in quite a while because I am using most of the money on parts and I already have a boring case that will have to do for now.

Also, I thought that I would wait until I get more money to buy a dvd burner as an upgrade, so that is why I went with a combo drive so I can watch movies on my computer in the meantime. Thanks for the combo recommendation, ill take a look at all the suggestions.

[mystvearn]

something like this tsunami

silver though.