This is my first build and I was wondering if it's decent. It is a budget build so I know it's not going to be amazing or anything. Will be running Vista, Any suggestions let me know.


AMD-

---Processor--- -

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor Model ADO5000DSWOF - Retail

$81.99(newegg)

---Motherboard--- -

ASUS M2N-E AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

(werms)

$50.00

---Graphics Card--- -

ASUS EN8600GT MAGIC/HTP/512M GeForce 8600 GT 512MB

$79.99

---RAM---

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-5300PHU2-2GBNT - Retail

$38.99(newegg)

---CPU Cooler----

Dynatron A5JG 77mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - OEM

$34.99

---DVD DRIVE---

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail

$32.99(newegg)

---HARD DRIVE---(not final, will get a better one eventually.)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3320613AS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$69.99(newegg)

---POWER SUPPLY UNIT---

500w Power supply, Werm I need the infoz on it for this spot xD

50$

---CASE---
Athena Power CA-2852B Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

18.99(newegg)

Edit- double post. Ignore

Maybe you could pony up a bit more for a recent mobo/chipset and maybe an ati 3850 or nv 8800gs?

1. Why not get a E2180 and a P35-DS3L or a other good board around same $ range? esp. if considering to OC.

2. Your HSF is not very good. Get a XIGMATEK S1283 which is one of THE top air coolers and it's only $2 more.

3. Consider a 8800GS or even a 8800GT 256MB or better. You can get a 8800GS for $80 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130332

4. For PSU consider a Antec EA430 ($30 after MIR) or a Corsair 450VX ($60 after MIR) or even a SILVERSTONE ST400 ($47)

Note: All MIR and prices based on newegg prices.

everything is good except video card