First Build, Need Suggestions

PapoJR

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This is the first computer I'm planning to build for myself, and I would like you guys to tell me your opinions and suggestions about it. My budget is $1200-1300, but I want to keep it as close to $1200 as possible. I have the DVD Writer, HDD, Case, and OS already.

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ $195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103747

CPU Cooler: ZALMAN CNPS 9500 AM2 $55.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118004

Mobo: ASUS M2N-E Socket AM2 $96.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131022

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 $217
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590

GPU: eVGA Geforce 7900GT KO 256MB GDDR3 $269.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130033

PSU:
OCZ GameXStream ATX12V 700W $159.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817341002

Fans: (2) Thermaltake Thunderblade 80mm Cooling Fan $10.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811999125

Monitor: Hanns·G Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824254005

Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $5.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007


Subtotal: $1201
 
yah, I would go ahead and get those. Don't switch anything. I just have a question, what case are you using?

Thanks
 
Fixed the links, but now I've heard that the Zalman aint that good in performance, just looks, is this true?

Is the Scythe Ninja or Thermaltake Big Typhoon better?

I've searched online and haven't found a place to buy a Ninja or Big Typhoon am2 compatible, so I guess I'll have to go with the Zalman.

btw thanks for replying.
 
Hmm, I'm looking at a review, and the Zalman cooled the CPU by 5C idle and 8C load.

The Scythe Ninja is relatively big as well, so it may not fit on your mobo/case.
 
wow i havent been keeping up with technology lately ad now they have ddr2 with AMD cpu. very nice very nice!1
 
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