First custom build - need advice

Hello, I'm building a computer for the first time. I just wanted to know if all of my parts are compatible with each other. I'm trying to keep it under 500$, so please keep that in mind. Any suggestions on cheaper/better parts I could choose are welcome!



http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWi…tNumber=9378705



If this is in the wrong board, please move it to somewhere else. Thanks!



P.S.: I plan to use this for some medium gaming, Team Fortress 2 and other Source games. Maybe the occasional game of Crysis on low settings.

I'd say you put together a nice package there however that graphics card states a minimum 450 watt PSU and also the PSU you list has an 8 pin CPU power lead and the motherboard (out of stock) requires a 4 pin lead.

So if you stick with the motherboard and graphics card you need to choose a PSU @ 450 watt minimum with a 4 pin CPU lead and one 6 pin PCI_E lead.

I have used this Thermaltake model on several builds and I think it would work well for you:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx…N82E16817153052

Also curious: what is the intention of the extra case fan? Front mount? If so are you sure there is room for it and proper mounting devices?

It's actually 3 fans listed. The Antec case has space for three more - would I need screws or does the fan come with them? Sorry it's not too wordy - Wii typing sucks.

Yes I see now. Sorry I overlooked that. I'd say you'll have a nice cool case.

• 2 front (optional) 120 mm fans to cool the hard drives
• 1 side (Optional) 120 x 25 mm Fan to cool graphic cards

http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjQ=

The fans would have the necessary screws.

Alright. Thanks for the fast reply and greeting!

No problem. Let us know if we can help further.

Okay, I changed the video card. I don't need top-end performance, and it saved me a few bucks. I switched to the Radeon HD 4650, specifically this one. Will that choice of PSU still work? I know it doesn't need a connector, but it's at least future-proofed that way.

Thanks!

If you are referring to the Thermaltake yes it will work and as you say it will leave you room to upgrade.