is this a good computer and are there any obvious flaws i missed?

Question

i have put together(but not bought yet) a computer, and i want to know if there are any flaws. i like gaming and multi tasking.
1. I69-2132 :: Intel DG965WHMKR Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard / Audio / Video / PCI Express / Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA / RAID (3.25 lbs)
2.CP2-DUO-E6600 :: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz / 4MB Cache / 1066MHz FSB / Conroe / Dual-Core / OEM / Socket 775 / Processor (0.15 lbs)
3.S457-1036 :: Masscool 8W501B1M3G / Socket 775 / Intel Prescott / Copper Core / CPU Cooling Fan (0.3 lbs)
4.A177-3094 :: ATI Radeon X1600 Pro / 512MB DDR2 / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / TV Out / Crossfire Ready / Video Card (2.1 lbs)
5. 2 X C10-5050 :: Centon 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory (0.1 lbs)
6.TSD-160H4 :: Hitachi / 7K160 / 160GB / 7200 / 8MB / SATA-300 / NCQ / RoHS / OEM / Hard Drive (1 lbs)
7.A457-6017 :: AOpen COM5232L-26 / 52x32x52x CD-RW / 16x DVD-ROM / Combo Drive - Retail (2.15 lbs)
so what do you think?? i also need a cheap nice case

Answer 1

Have you seen this? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2533698&CatId=2405

I am using that case and power supply right now, you need both and it allready has the mobo and cpu you want and a cpu fan (note video on case in middle of page)

Maybe bump up to DDR2 800 MHz memory
DVD burner instead of your combo drive
I would suggest this card instead http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2452388

Helpful links
http://www.extremetech.com/category2/0,1695,644478,00.asp
http://www.mysuperpc.com/
http://www.pcmech.com/build.htm
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html?modelx=33&model1=529&model2=590&chart=196

Good luck

Answer 2

Here is what I see:

1. I'd get a DVD burner instead of just a DVD reader/CDRW combo.
2. you are missing a power supply
3. you are missing a monitor
4. although the motherboard will work fine, just keep in mind all those built on things to the motherboard will take away memory. make sure you can disable them.
5. if you are into gaming and the audio that goes along with it, you would be better off with a higher end sound card and not the built in one.
6. You've got RAID available, but are not using it.
7. Missing speakers.

Answer 3

That's a nice set-up you are planning to build. Here are my comments remarks:

1. You can go with a cheap case but not w/ a cheap PSU that goes with it. Buy a good PSU w/ enough power to spare.

2. If you really want to enjoy current games at hi-res/hi-Q settings, the 7900GS or the X1950 Pro would be minimum.

3. If you will spend more for the videocard, you could opt to downgrade your processor to an E6400 and just overclock it a bit using an Asus P5B Deluxe motherboard. Intel boards are ok but they could hardly be tweaked for maximum performance.

Answer 4

I would buy i Bare Bones, for about 200
then its already got motherboard and most of the time processor in it. or you could get a Satilite if your willing for a max of 1.5g of RAM. those as i see are both better options then doing it right from scratch

Answer 5

Sounds ok but it aint goin anywhere without a power supply....450 watts at least!

Answer 6

if u r going for that much details and ask us about flaws then dear believe me you are gonna buy PC on September 2010

Answer 7

i think of they have ironed out the creases now, i controlled to get a pass with a mark of 60somthing for my LGV possibility perception try I do have faith that it would desire to be defined extra powerful however,

Answer 8

Your missing a gaming mouse.