New Computer Build HELP! (Please look over new build)???

[roosta21]

This will be my 3rd built. I have been out of the groove for a while and after doing some research here is what I came up with. I tried to keep my budget around 1000 bucks. (Current total 1006.00)
Thank you so much for taking the time to look over my parts list.
Opinions & thoughts are welcome.

CPU – Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz This looks like the most bang for the buck. I read that it will OC to 3.6 pretty easy
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors

Heatsink – ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm Just planning on some minor Overclocking. I assume this would work fine
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

MB – GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 I plan on doing a little overclocking… I assume this MB will work fine
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Video Card – EVGA 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 I want to stay under 200 bucks and get the best bang for my buck. I will be playing games, Photoshop and editing HD video.
Newegg.com - MSI 9600GT Hybrid freezer OC GeForce 9600 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Memory – OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 for this price I my get 8 gigs
Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Sound Card – Just going to stick with the onboard. All I do is listen to music through my 5.1 logitechs.

Hard Drives –Will probably go with 3 of Seagate or WD…. have no plans of running raid..
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
or
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

DVD Burner – LITE-ON Black 20X DVD Have had good luck with Lite-On. I see no reason to purchase 2…
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners

Power Supply – RAIDMAX VOLCANO RX-630A 630W ATX12V V2.2 Looking for a power supply that will do the job… and has clean wires! Will this work?
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX VOLCANO RX-630A 630W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V Modular LED Power Supply 115/ 230 V CB, IEC, TUV, UL, CSA - Power Supplies

Case – Thermaltake Tsunami Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower I like the look and from what I read it is a quality case that is reasonable.
Newegg.com - Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Card Reader - Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader
Newegg.com - Suggested Products –

I would like to go with lime green UV cables.
4 SATA
10in Serial ATA II Cable - UV Blue
Binding – For Power supply wires
Xoxide Wire Sleeving Kit (UV Green)


I would hate to order everything to find out the day I assemble it I am missing something. Do I have everything here?

THANKS SOO MUCH FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO HELP!

[KarmaKiller]

Hi again.
First thing that sticks out. DON'T GET A ROSEWILL PSU! They are horrible horrible power supplies. This is the heart of your new PC we're talking about here. This is the one part you never want to skimp on.
Power Supply Info
Might look through that, and see if that clears some things up. JP is the man when it comes to PSU's.

Next thing, If you plan on shielding all of your wires, then I highly recommend getting a Molex Pin Remover. I tried shielding my cables once, without one of these. And all I can say is you better have A LOT of patience, and very steady hands. These make the job 2x easier/faster. (But if you get a different PSU, you may not need to do this. Unless you want that color)

Also, you linked to a 9600GT, not a 8800GT.
And if you've been following the PC News lately, you've seen or heard about the 4850. If you haven't, that is the card to get. It's $194 ($176 after MIR), and it's THE BEST bang for buck right now. Also, if you want to go Nvidia, then they've dropped their prices on the 9800GTX to $199 ($179 after MIR), to compete with the ATI card. BUT, the ATI card is still faster, and uses less power. Might check into those though.

My last thought, is the RAM. That's cheap, which is always good of course. But for $84 you can get 4gigs of DDR2-1000 G.Skills. Which are Great OC'ers too..

I'm done now..

[2monsters]

KK hit it right on the head with everything he pointed out! Good power supply manufacturer's are FSP,Silverstone,Pc power and cooling, Ocz, Corsair. I also agree 100% on the video cards

[roosta21]

KarmaKiller thanks alot for taking the time to look through my list. I will do some more research on psu's. Could you recommend a couple PSU's? I agree the Pin remover is definetly a good idea. I have only owned nvidia but really have no objections to ATI. And if you say G skills is better RAM i trust you.

I am asking all these questions because you guys are so up on computer components. I do not follow so closely and need help from the pro's.

Thanks Again...

[2monsters]

G.Skill FTW! I have a couple sets myself, and they are solid!!!

[KarmaKiller]

I'm not saying G.SKill is a better manufacture then OCZ. It's just that specific RAM I linked to just runs faster.
OCZ makes good stuff


EDIT: I'm running G.Skills also.

[roosta21]

Well a couple extra bucks is worth some extra. after all its only fast as the weakest link correct?

[roosta21]

Would this PSU do the job?

Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, ULC, CE, CB, RoHS - Power Supplies

[KarmaKiller]

Absolutely. That's one of the best PSU's you can get. PERIOD!
You could do with the Corsair 650w for a bit cheaper though to.

[roosta21]

Would i possibly need anymore power than the PC power and cooling 750w.