hey everyone, im trying to build a cheap gaming pc but would like performance. im looking around newegg for parts. im trying to build around what i already have which is a 9800GT and 80GB HDD. im not trying to get out of looking for stuff myself because right after i type this im going right back to newegg and bookmarking what i plan on buying, i would just like a little input from the people who know their stuff (you guys). oh and i already have a monitor also, its 19". i have never built a pc before this will be my first. so thanks for any reccomendations in advance. ill post back here with the parts i plan on using in a bit.

ok this is what ive got for this build,

HEC 6C28BSX585 Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case With 585W Power Supply

LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-16D3P-08

Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 Wolfdale 2.66GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

Foxconn G33M LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

PNY XLR8 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Nvidia Geforce 9800GT 512MB (already have)

Segate 80GB HDD (already have)

Dell 19" Flat Panel LCD (already have)

i think all these things are compatable and it will only cost about $400 thats with the shipping method i use (next day) so if anyone could review this and let me know if anything wont work, its greatly appreciated. all parts from newegg.com

Try taking a look at this build.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ing-gaming

Why get that G33 with integrated graphics when you are going to add a GPU? You can get a P31/35/43/45 at about the same price or cheaper that would be better. Your legacy HD is probably IDE, but you can still use a SATA burner. Great price on the HEC(Compucase) but i wouldn't recommend a HEC power supply to anyone.

at terror: thanks thats a nice pc but i would like to build my own to see if i can do it. so i just need to know if all the parts i selected are compatable.

The list is I made is of parts all straight from newegg. All the parts come in seperate, so you have to build the system yourself. All I did was make a selection of quality parts that would make a great build. If I where you I would get the e5200 instead of the e8200, especially if you plan to overclock and save some cash. Next, stay away from foxconn, it is not worth the crap they put on it. Also +1 to dirtmountain about the G33. Finally, If I where you I would get a decent "name brand" powersupply for your system, even if it costs a little extra. I would reccomend corsair for the PSU and the coolermaster centurion 5 as the case. Both are cheap and reliable.

Well I'm not too crazy about the case and PSU. It should be fine if it can output at least 70% of the power it advertises . That build isn't going to use too much power, but if the voltage on the rails varies too much under load it will limit your overclocking ability and system stability. I only use those cheap PSUs on systems that aren't too power hungry and even then I'm hesitant about it.

ok so maybe a different cpu and a better psu, that is do-able. ill look into a diff mobo i guess but i think that one will do fine. still any other reccommendations are welcome. ill be buying over the next 2 months so i got a while

ok made 2 changes to build, this is revised version:

*GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

*Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

HEC 6C28BSX585 Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 585W Power Supply

PNY XLR8 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-16D3P-08

Nvidia 9800GT 512MB (already own)

Segate 80GB HDD (already own)

Dell 19" LCD Digital Flat Panel (already own)

i feel better about this setup than the previous one i put together. the mobo has better oc capability, and a faster processor for like $5 more. let me know what you guys think about this build, thanks in advance.

A recommendation. As you buy the parts over the next 2 months keep an eye out for neweggs combo deals. Right now there's a great combo deal for a Asus P45 P5Q pro that would actually drop the price of it below the P35 DS3L motherboard when paired with the E8400 (-$35)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131299
If you have the time to shop around at newegg you can often find other deals that might save you good money over a 2 months span.

You still have an IDE DVD drive in your list. You should get a SATA burner. There is no reason to put an IDE DVD drive in a new build. The new motherboards only have one IDE connector anyway which will only allow 2 devices. If your old HD is IDE, you'll have to put your HD in a CD bay close to the DVD drive to get it to work. I just got this Samsung drive and love it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151173

You might as well use a newer P43/P45 chipset motherboard also. This one is only about $5 more than the EP-35-DS3L:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128347

I don't know about PNY RAM. You also didn't say what operating system you will be installing. I would recommend 64-bit Vista Home Premium and some good Mushkin RAM:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146731

If that RAM is to expensive, check this out:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146764

ok shortstuff ill check it out. i have OEM 32-bit vista home premium disk that i got with my XPS 630i, will that disk work/install on another PC? if not i have a retail 32-bit vista home basic disk that i could install until i can afford to upgrade. so ill be running 32-bit vista one way or another.

I think this is an Excellent Build.

#1 - It's a FANTASTIC PSU.
The Power is extremely stable and it can easily handle 100% constant load.
The reason is that its rated at 450w SUSTAINED Load.
It can supply well over 450w for peak usage.

That is what you get when you but a PSU from a Top Tier Brand such as Corsair.

#2 - Very Nice Case. The Extra Cooling is nice.

#3 - I would likely spend a few more dollars for a P43 or P45 Gigabyte, but that is a good board.
I have one from before the new chipsets came out.

I would not touch this case: HEC 6C28BSX585 Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid

Poor Cooling and it ships with a PSU you need to replace with a more reliable one.

I would recommend 4 gig of RAM even with a 32-bit OS. You won't be able to use all the RAM, but 3 - 3.5 gig is better than 2 gig! I recently upgraded from 2 gig and 32-bit Vista to 4 gig and 64-bit Vista and am very happy with it.