my first build- go for it ?

This will be my first build I'm going from a pen III 866MHz very slow old,old rig
I use to get computer mags.and keep up with Tech.but I.v been out of the loop
for over 7-8 yrs now
USE-some gaming like -madden07,tiger woods 07,maybe call of duty 4.the
the kid play games like nancy drew, sims2
will also be used for some home video editing ,mostly just burning to dvd from dig. vid cam

BUDGET-$600.00 here is what I came up with- See if part will play nice with each other

CASE-
-COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119068
MOBO-
-GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128090

CPU-
-AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor - Retail $97.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103194

DVD-
ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail $36.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135156

HD-
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM -$72.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136098

PSU-
hec ACE580 ATX12V 580W Power Supply 100 - 120V/ 200 - 240V cUL, UL, CSA, FCC - Retail $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339006
MEM-
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231098
O.S-
Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM-$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116202
Other-
Rosewill RCX-Z2-EX 92mm 2 Ball PWM CPU Cooler - Retail $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835200025
ZEROtherm ZT100 thermal grease - Retail
OKGEAR 6 ft. DVI DIGITAL DUAL LINK CABLE,Black Model GC6DVI2 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812123143
Kingston DataTraveler I 1GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) Model DTI/1GB - Retail

some of the combo deals can not be copy -MOBO&OS-$179.98 --5000+ & cpu fan $112.98
PARTS $570.88
SHIP-$36.54
TOTAL-$607.42 --$7.42 over budget
I have a 19in Samsung SyncMaster 906bw-widescreen monitor
1.-will dvi cable work on Monitor
2.-should I get SATA Hd & dvd -been reading up on SATA but still not sure how it works do I need 2 harddrives for sata to work.

The reviews of the cpu cooler sound like it doesn't fit in some ATX motherboards. If you decide on that micro ATX board, you need to think about getting a different cooler. The onboard graphics of the 780G mobo would be okay for your kids' games, but more graphic intensive ones will need more power. According to this review, it looks like COD4 will be playable on low settings... but it's really at

Here's a build I came up with:

Antec Sonata III w/ 500W PSU: $109.99 -$30 rebate + free shipping (Must purchase by 3/23 for rebate)
GIGABYTE GA-MA69GM-S2H $71.99 + $7.49 shipping (free John Woo's Strangehold game with code on web page)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+: $84.99 + free shipping
8800GS: $139.99 - $30 rebate + free shipping
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 800 Cas4: $58.99 - $35 rebate + free shipping (Must purchase by 3/23 for rebate)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB: $79.99 + free shipping
Samsung Black DVD±RW: $23.99 + free shipping
Windows Vista Home Premium: $99.99 -$20 combo deal + free shipping
OKGEAR 6 ft. DVI DIGITAL DUAL LINK CABLE,Black Model GC6DVI2 - OEM: $4.99 + $5.58 shipping
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Total: $654.91 - $95 rebate + $13.07 shipping = $572.98 + tax if applicable

I added in the 8800GS for better performance in gaming. The 9600GT is more highly recommended, but at a $30-40 premium. To compensate for the video card, I downgraded the processor to a 4800+ and changed the mobo. It's only a small hit, but this retail package also includes a heatsink and will save you money by not having to buy an aftermarket one. As long as you're not overclocking, an aftermarket cooler isn't really necessary anyways.

I changed the case because the Antec Sonata III I listed includes a 500W PSU and has free shipping. Unfortunately, that case and the ram I picked require that you buy the products by tomorrow (March 23) in order to qualify for the rebates.

AKHILLES
the reason I ask about dvi cable is there are different dvi cables did some research you have 18+1 pin 24+1 pin dual link mine takes dvi-d

OUSHI- I appreciate your help but I like my MOBO for upgrades down the road and I will definitely go with the 5000+be-
what about MOBO don't you like is it just the graphics. I can put in a good vid card down the road.or is it just not a good MOBO for gaming,
thanks for your help like I said I'am here to learn-probably alot more ?s to come along the way

The mobo you picked out was great; I've got no problem with it. I was just trying to go a little cheaper to squeeze the video card within your budget since the integrated graphics won't be too hot for stuff like COD4. I still think the retail non-BE 5000+ would be better though, as long as you're not overclocking. It's only 99 cents more than the black edition right now and comes with a stock cooler. Even with the discount, the Rosewill HSF just seems like a waste of money.

What exactly do you mean by needing a front USB cable? Usually the case comes with the cables you'll need to connect all the front i/o stuff to your motherboard.

OUSHI-thanks I took the Rosewill off my list -will keep looking for a better one-and I will take a look at the non-BE 5000+ but i may want to overclock someday down the road

akhilles thanks I downloaded the MOBO and case manuals now Ihave a better idea of what to do thanks guys

Looks good although im not sure why you need a 580w power supply. Plus your case appears to be out of stock.

Not sure if I would want to buy from egoodz.com considering the horror stories I see about it and the fact that these are high dollar purchases. Resellerratings.com shows a score of 0.36/10...

The case is $6 more from chiefvalue.com after shipping, the mobo $1.54 more at clubit.com, and the cpu is cheaper at newegg. Maybe you've used egoodz.com before and had great results, I don't know. But based on what I see from googling the company, I would rather spend an extra $10 and buy from reputable stores than risk hundreds of dollars with a notoriously bad one. Caveat emptor.