New to PC building & need some advice?

Question

ok so i compiled a wishlist at newegg
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=6828348&WishListTitle=minor+upgrades

need it looked over to see if everything is compatible...

the graphics card i already have but its nvidia geforce 6800xt .
http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurationDetails.jspa?productConfigurationId=141227

also installing 5.1 soundcard already have.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1111756&sku=M501-1042

appreciate any info

would this PSU be better to use? i have this one installed on current PC.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2974305&sku=ULT31841%20K

i have considered everyone's suggestions along with customer/product support from different sites and manufacturers.

so here are the results:
changed mobo, fans, firewire card, & HDD
added tool kit, static strap [whole house is carpetted], super multi burner

ordering from both sites.
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=6828348&WishListTitle=minor+upgrades

http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/wishlist/wishlist.asp?WishId=6CCADB15-6BA3-4C13-B4E2-4A5196030634&SRCCODE=WEBWISH

items to transfer from current PC to Upgrade PC:
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB DDR3 PCIe16
http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurationDetails.jspa?productConfigurationId=141227

Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound PCI Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1111756&sku=M501-1042

Ultra / V-Series / 500-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica

Ultra / V-Series / 500-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2974305&sku=ULT31841%20K
[specs seems the same as one that comes with case] [which 1 would be better to use?]

this is a first time build, so nothing too extreme yet.
don't want to mess things up [a little nervous].

notes: upgrade GPU and sound later, as i'm content with these at the moment.

uses: Sims2, Empire Earth, Age of Empires/Mythology & the like. web pages, graphics [paint shop pro 11, logo, animation.]

!! please check compatibility !!
give a 1-10 [10=high] rating as to the functionality of what it's being used for.

any building tips would be greatly appreciated.

thank u to all who have responded and will give a reply back.

Answer 1

Pretty good set up. I'm just not comfortable with the power supply. It could just be ATX V1.3 (lower efficiency than V2.01 and V2.2). I do not see any safety or global certification on the sticker label in here:
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-156-062-26.jpg

The processor heatsink may have a thermal pad or pre-applied thermal paste. Be sure to remove them and clean the surface well before you apply AS5.

Answer 2

The above answer states that the CPU thermal paste in not necessary. I would respectfully disagree. The paste helps with maximum contact and thus very much aids in cooling your CPU your CPU replacement will cost a lot more than a few bucks. Make sure you use a anti static strap or at least ground yourself on the boxes frame regularly. The static can kill your PC.

Answer 3

I have only used ASUS motherboards, and love them so far, but the reviews for this product look pretty positive.

Not sure that you need the thermal paste stuff, as I did not need it when I bought my psu with included heatsink/fan.

Might save you a few bucks.

Other than that, looks like everything should fit together and be compatible.

Answer 4

Drop the biostar motherboard. They are some of the cheapest made. Get an asus, they are very good.

Answer 5

sounds good ........................... also look at www.geeks.com