My first build look good?

ok, i started getting some parts for my first rig a couple of months ago, and in 3 weeks i am getting the rest.

i already have

-apevia x-cruiser case w/ 4 fans

-Abit Mobo

-500watt psu

Now this is what i want for the rest of the stuff...

-Corsair 2g ddr2 ram

-5000 b.e. athlon x2 w/ antec cooler

-250gb barracuda hdd

-Samsung black dvd-rom

-windows xp home edition

I think thats everything... any suggestions?

ok, i started getting some parts for my first rig a couple of months ago, and in 3 weeks i am getting the rest.

i already have

-apevia x-cruiser case w/ 4 fans

-Abit Mobo

-500watt psu

Now this is what i want for the rest of the stuff...

-Corsair 2g ddr2 ram

-5000 b.e. athlon x2 w/ antec cooler

-250gb barracuda hdd

-Samsung black dvd-rom

-windows xp home edition

I think thats everything... any suggestions?

oh and if i have enough money, i am thinkin about a 512mb 8500gt instead of onboard, anyone know one for under 70 bucks?Zripp

you could probably find an 8600gt for under $70, the 8500 especially 512 memory is something you do not want.

something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229

i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?Zripp

I would try to buy either of these cards: General_X

copy cat :P .

i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?Zripp

The card should come with a vga-DVI converter. if not go to radio shack and buy one for like$5.

i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?Zripp

[QUOTE="Zripp"]i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?General_X

ok, i think i look into that xfx one, seems like a popular one

[QUOTE="Zripp"]i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?mastershake575

is it still a good card? dont really know much about them

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Zripp"]i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?Zripp

is it still a good card? dont really know much about them

[QUOTE="Zripp"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Zripp"]i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?mastershake575

is it still a good card? dont really know much about them

not really an issue since i only play non-demanding games like Wow, but prolly a pretty high res

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Zripp"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Zripp"]i like that card, but there's one problem... i am gonna use my 19in hdtv as my monitor and all it has is hdmi, vga and component crap? any way to get that to work with the dvi?Zripp

is it still a good card? dont really know much about them

not really an issue since i only play non-demanding games like Wow, but prolly a pretty high res

is this the 2600xt in general or that specific one posted?Zripp

An 8600GT would suit you for your low budget, I have one (will upgrade ASAP) and I can max the Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, Bioshock, and pretty high settings (1680x1050) on Crysis. Yes, Crysis. :P

Other than that, looking good.

An 8600GT would suit you for your low budget, I have one (will upgrade ASAP) and I can max the Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, Bioshock, and pretty high settings (1680x1050) on Crysis. Yes, Crysis. :P

Other than that, looking good.

DarCowAlways

wait what, are you playing crysis on high at that res with a 8600 gt? that's is pretty unbelievable to me

[QUOTE="DarCowAlways"]

An 8600GT would suit you for your low budget, I have one (will upgrade ASAP) and I can max the Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, Bioshock, and pretty high settings (1680x1050) on Crysis. Yes, Crysis. :P

Other than that, looking good.

quocthai

wait what, are you playing crysis on high at that res with a 8600 gt? that's is pretty unbelievable to me