first build help

[jaysal555]

im looking to build a computer with my christmas money. i had a post one this a couple weeks ago and wanted some more info. my list is belove and i could really use some help on the mobo and the video card. i will be gaming but no need for the best of the best. my budget is about $1200. thanks in advanced.

ASPIRE Turbo Case X-Dreamer Black
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-001&depa=1

AMD Athlon 64 3400+
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80704-1
Mobo
(undecided need some help)

Corsair Value Select 512MBx2 DDR
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-440&depa=1

Western Digital 120GB Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-107&depa=1

NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black $65
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-032&DEPA=0

SONY Black 16X DVD-ROM Drive $30
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-101-124&depa=1

Video Card
(need help picking one out)

 

[Vandiyan]

You said you were going with the Athlon 64 3200+ but the link is for the 3400+. Just thought I would let you know.

I would try this mobo
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-498&depa=1

And maybe this video card.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-130-213&depa=1

 

[GeforcebOY1]

Looks a good comp .

 

[jaysal555]

thanks Vandiyan i took ur suggestions. i like the mobo and i would like to see if anyone else have any opinions on my computer before i order it. his the case and power supply ok for what i want and also what about fans? and whats a good dvd-rom drive?

 

[alvino]

About your video card, your mobo doesnt support PCI-E, so you might want to get a AGP version of the 6600 GT instead.

 

[Vandiyan]

Opps sorry about the PCI-e thing. I should have payed closer attention. Good looking out Avino.

 

[rakedog]

I would prefer a 3200+ with a 939 socket. More upgradable, and more powerful (speed will be less, but 939's are better)

 

[jaysal555]

Yea i was really debating weather or not to got the 939 socket. what would be the price difference to a 939 3000+ or 3200+ amd and mobo be compared to my choice now? should i pay the price now to get the 939 or wait till i want to upgrade the whole computer later down the rode?

 

[jaysal555]

anyone?

 

[d_source]

Your better off getting a PCI-e mobo and the 6600 in PCI-e as well. Its prob cheaper too.