Hey guys, I'm going to be building a new computer for the first time and just wanted some feedback on the parts needed to build my computer
So here's a list of parts i thought would be good enough for a gaming computer. So here it is: (please tell me if i need anymore items to make my computer run)
-Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz 6M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Dual-Core Processor--$164.99
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
-EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 nForce 750i SLI FTW 775 Mainboard--$120.95
Amazon.com: EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 nForce 750i SLI FTW 775 Mainboard - Retail: Electronics
- Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKS--$62.98 (free shipping)
Amazon.com: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKS: Electronics (i was going with 320gb first until i found this...almost same except it's 500gb and a few $$ more so i thought this is a better deal)
-XFX Geforce 9800 gtx+--$139.99
Amazon.com: XFX PVT98WYDFH GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card: Electronics
-Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory--$49.99
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
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Still need a case for the computer and i wasn't sure which one would be good enough to fit all this in so please give me recommendations
Total so far: $530.91
If there are any better deals any of you guys find please do tell
Also, i am on a tight budget and looking to build a decent gaming computer for about $800 or lower
And finally please correct any mistakes and sorry for any obvious mistakes as i am a beginner in building a computer.
(sorry if this is the wrong section on forums
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