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    Need advice on custom built computer, did I do it right?

    I've put together a few computers at work I have a little experience with it but I've never actually bought the parts and put it together from scratch. Everything was ordered for me already from my boss. Therefore, I'm not 100% on what fit's into what(i.e. Mobo's, processors...etc). I also don't know what's exactly a "good" price on a custom built computer for my demands.

    Basically, I want a decent gaming computer(WoW, CS...etc) and sometimes some video converting...doesn't need to be top of the line but something that will still be a solid system in a year, and wont totally empty my pockets.

    Anyways, here's what I've got so far:

    Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144151
    CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115030
    Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136053
    Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150249
    Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148027
    Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134488
    Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138075
    CD/DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228

    Basically, my questions are:

    1. Am I missing anything to make sure it runs, besides an OS?(example: Do I need more cooling? Missing an entire vital part?)
    2. Are all the parts listed compatible? Looks like it to me but since I'm new, I wanna be sure.
    3. The price comes out to about $600-650 including shipping, does that seem a bit high?
    4. If so, what can I replace to lower the price a bit? There may be deals or combo's I'm missing...?
    5. How much am I saving from this rather than buying from best buy or walmart? If it's only $50 I'd rather just run to the store and grab one there...

    I'm currently on a:
    - Dell Pentium 4 3.2ghz w/ HT
    - 1.2gig ram(yes 1gigx1 and 256mbx1)
    - ATI Raedon 128mb PCI(not PCIe) gfx card
    - 80gig HDD, onboard sound, and the rest of the basics...etc

    6. Is what I have selected a worthy upgrade?


    Thanks for your time.

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    Was going to check motherboard/ CPU but your Links wont work for me.

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    yea, shortcuts got modified from copy/paste, thanks anyways. i can't even edit my post, and takes half a day to get one post up. will ask elsewhere.

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    I always like to double things up, 2 DVD drives and 2 Hard drives, using the second HD for back up purposes.

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    question is, am i paying too much for something i may not need and are all the parts compatible mainly. thanks

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    I'd go with an Abit IP35-£ or a P5K, or even a DS3L, over a Biostar anyday.

    The 8400 won't really do games, and will be a bit of a bottleneck on the 6550, fine for encoding and stuff as it handles purevideo, but you'd be better going for a X1950Pro for a similar price for games.

    And this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231111

    And this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153052

    You don't wanna skimp on power, the brand is as important as rated wattage, and the last thing you need is a crappy one going pop killing everything and making a stink.


    Liam
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