I'm about to pull the trigger on this new build

And I'd really appreciate some comments/criticisms. The video card in my laptop just died in the middle of a huge project and I threw this build together in in a hurry. I'm trying not to break the bank, but I'd like to be able to run current releases. It's been a while since I put together a machine, so if I overlooked anything please let me know.

I might suggest going to the Samsung Spinpoint, more space and I believe it has been proven faster:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Also maybe a different case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215

You could also save a few bucks on the PSU because 650 would be plenty for a single GPU build. Use the extra cash for a better video card, GTX 460 maybe?

Go for a 460GTX !

Go for a lower wattage PSU. The GTX 460 minimum requirement is merely 450 watts (you want a GTX 460, trust me). I'd go for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-004-_-Product

Get a Samsung Spinpoint F3 instead of that Caviar Black. I got one myself the other day and can honestly say it's the best HDD I've ever owned (even if it is only 500gb).

I might suggest going to the Samsung Spinpoint, more space and I believe it has been proven faster:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Also maybe a different case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215

You could also save a few bucks on the PSU because 650 would be plenty for a single GPU build. Use the extra cash for a better video card, GTX 460 maybe?

keiblerfan69

Thanks for the comments. Is there any particular reason why the case you recommended would be better than the one I originally found?

EDIT: Also, do I really need the CPU cooler? I thought it would be a good idea, but I tend to be overcautious sometimes.

Go for a lower wattage PSU. The GTX 460 minimum requirement is merely 450 watts (you want a GTX 460, trust me). I'd go for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-004-_-Product

Get a Samsung Spinpoint F3 instead of that Caviar Black. I got one myself the other day and can honestly say it's the best HDD I've ever owned (even if it is only 500gb).

RobboElRobbo

For some reason I have it in my head that it's a cardinal sin to mix AMD processors and NVIDIA GPU's. Is there any rationale to that, or am I just an out-of-touch old-timer?

Just get a SLI compatible board if you are worried. 460 is hard is hard to beat for the price and AMD is the same. I say mix the two for ultimate afford ability.

The case, cooling and I like the 690 better then the Centurion 5.

750Watt PSU! untick that bastard! you won't be ironing with that base.

[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"]

Go for a lower wattage PSU. The GTX 460 minimum requirement is merely 450 watts (you want a GTX 460, trust me). I'd go for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-004-_-Product

Get a Samsung Spinpoint F3 instead of that Caviar Black. I got one myself the other day and can honestly say it's the best HDD I've ever owned (even if it is only 500gb).

Spartan4001

For some reason I have it in my head that it's a cardinal sin to mix AMD processors and NVIDIA GPU's. Is there any rationale to that, or am I just an out-of-touch old-timer?

I don't like to do it myself but right now I'm running a Phenom II X4 and a GTX 460 and it's great :P

And I'd really appreciate some comments/criticisms. The video card in my laptop just died in the middle of a huge project and I threw this build together in in a hurry. I'm trying not to break the bank, but I'd like to be able to run current releases. It's been a while since I put together a machine, so if I overlooked anything please let me know.

Spartan4001

Look into doing this to help trim a few bucks on some items and then pick up a GTX 460 (unless you want ATI cards for the future purpose of running Crossfire, than a 5830).

CPU: Phenom II x4 955 - will save you $16 over the 965.

PSU: Corsair 650W - will save you $20 over the 750W

HDD: Samsung 500GB - will save you $20 over the WD 640GB

Doing those couple of things will cut your cost by $56.....making that a $56 you can spend on a better GPU. If you can squeeze out a few more dollars you can pick up a GTX 460 or if you want to stick with ATI, get a HD 5830.

Do you plan to OC your rig?

If not you can omit the HSF and use the stock one saving you a few bones, also tone the PSU down as the others have said. You can get the Antec Earthwatts 650watt PSU for $80 and it has a $15 MIR bringing the price down to $65. Even that PSU is overkill but with the base price and MIR it's a nice deal.

That right there would give you an immediate savings of ~$60 and once the MIR goes through it would be ~$75. That money could go toward the GTX 460.

Don't worry about mixing an AMD proc with an nVidia GPU. It will still perform flawlessly.