Building A New Computer

[raf bomber]

Hae guys i am looking at building a new gaming computer and i have been looking around at parts but i am not sure about the PSU and Motherboard.
So far
AMD
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 7850 Black Edition Dual Core 2.8GHz 3MB socket AM2+ Processor retail box
MoBo: ECS GF8200A AM2+ ATX GF8200 MCP78S Motherboard FSB 5200, DDR2 1066, intergrated VGA


OR


Intel:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 2.6GHz 800MHz LGA775
MoBo: ASRock P43DE socket T Motherboard ATX Intel P43 chipset 1.6GHz FSB LGA775


GPU: SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD4850 512MB PCI-E
RAM: G.skill 4GB kit PC6400 CL5-5-5-15 2x2GB
HD: Western Digital 500GB 7200rpm
PSU: Corsair HX-520 ATX 520W 120mm Modular Power Supply
Case: need some suggestion on a good preformance case i dont mind what it looks like because it wil be sitting under a desk


I have a budget of 900 NZD and this rig is about 800NZD
Should i go amd or intel?
Also wondering about a good case
And do i need any other fans or cooling systems?
All products which are avaliable to me are avaliable at: www.pricespy.co.nz


Note: Already have a CD/DVD writer


I just wanted to get some feedback on this system


cheers

 

[MCR__Ftw]

I'd suggest this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

It's compatible with all your parts so far, and for your PSU, I'd say that it's fine.

 

[Jansen]

I don't recommend using an old case, unless it's already a case from a custom built PC (IE ATX). Dell and the like have their own fucked up form-factors. Also, depending on what sort of gaming you're doing, that machine would be pretty underpowered.

What's your budget?

 

[raf bomber]

um the case is one from a packard bell.
The problem is that i am in new zealand so parts are quite a bit more.

 

[Evil Soul]

I'd suggest this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

It's compatible with all your parts so far, and for your PSU, I'd say that it's fine.

OOO Thanks Thats very Helpfull.

 

[Jansen]

um the case is one from a packard bell.
The problem is that i am in new zealand so parts are quite a bit more.

This is not a good idea. Stuff probably either won't fit or will be really annoying. Especially the PSU

 

[raf bomber]

okay fair enough.
www.pricespy.co.nz is the site of parts which can be purchased and how much they cost (NZD) i cant find that motherboard that has already been suggested on there.

 

[raf bomber]

also will these other parts be good for gaming?

 

[raf bomber]

how about this motherboard?
http://pricespy.co.nz/pno_14360.html

 

[Jansen]

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/172986.aspx

 

[raf bomber]

added links to sites with all the info of products i am looking to buy.

 

[mu-b]

since your into gaming you will want a "asus striker extreme lga 775 nvidia nforce 680i sli atx"

i do believe it is referred to "the ultimate gaming motherboard"

 

[raf bomber]

since your into gaming you will want a "asus striker extreme lga 775 nvidia nforce 680i sli atx"

i do believe it is referred to "the ultimate gaming motherboard"

Yeh it may be but it is over 600NZD