Help me choose a new rig (first time building one)

[ma21212]

Im not sure about a few things but heres the stuff I got down:

Moboard = ASUS P6X58D Premium
CPU = Intel Core i7 930 2.8
GPU = GeForce GTX 275
RAM = CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB)
HHD = Western Digital 640GB
Case = Antec Three Hundred
fans = 120mm , 140mm
CD/DVD = Sony
PSU = i dunno wat to get ...

Network card = do i need one if so im thinknig Newegg.com - Intel PWLA8391GT 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter 1 x RJ45 - Network Interface Cards]Intel PWLA8391GT [/URL]
Soundcard = do i need this too?

also i just have a smiple question, this is my first time building a computer, how do you know if the graphic card and CPU....work togeather...

[Gore]

You don't need a network card, as the cable can just be plugged into the motherboard when the drivers are installed, same with soundcard. I have x-fi extreme gamer and when I compare that to my onboard I can't tell a difference, only if you want EAX in gaming there may be a little. The thing you have to look out for is what type of RAM, graphic card and CPU the motherboard can take. CPU and graphics card type does not relate. If you run XP you only need 3 gb as it does not support any higher. And your PSU should at least have 350 watt, minimum.

[ma21212]

so do i need a new moboard or a new CPU and GPU?and moboard do you think i should get? i looked around but im lost... (oh and im gonna run windows 7 on this)

[Gore]

The things you have listed fits together. Asus makes good stuff.

[ma21212]

oh ok i got you. so is a 600w PSU good in your opinion? one more thing what is a heatsink? is it any diffrent from a fan? do i need one or can i just have thoes two fans alone

[Gore]

Yes that would be fine. A heatsink is a piece of metal used to sit over the CPU to lead heat away, and then there's a fan on top of it, it should come with the CPU itself, so you will just need those 120 and 140mm fans to blow some air in and out of the computer case.

[ma21212]

thnx you helped alot lol. just one last thing i promiss. the PSU (im not sure if the two i chose are compatible with moboard and gfx card)
im thinking of two, a 750w or a 650w. what you think
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

[Gore]

Yeah they should fit. I'd go with the 750 just to be on the safe side. If you need any help putting it all together when you get it just write to me.

[corp_calqluslethal]

I wouldn't spend that much money for a mother board. You can find one for less than 100 bucks that will do he same thing that will do. In general the processor and ram makes the computer better not the motherboard.

I'd go with an amd setup, personally. They are cheaper, and price for performance kills intel and if you ever have to upgrade in next few years or so, your upgrades will be cheaper as well.

For example you can get an amd motherboard for 50 bucks, amd phenom II x 4 965 black 3.2 for 185. That processor is just as good as the intel you have selected but its cheaper.

I also think 4GB ram is enough. You can always buy another 2 GB in future if you need it.

You were talking about spending close to a thousand dollars. Which is absurd if you ask me.

Go here man get you one of these save half of that all you have to do is buy a graphics card

http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-PHENOM-II-965-Q ... 699wt_1165

if you have to have a core i7 go with this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gateway-FX6800-01E- ... 676wt_1165

I've been watching these go for 520 max. This is a great gaming computer and already comes with a great graphics card.

[Not A Tumour]

Just to add to what everyone else is saying, that case is a crock of sh*t. Dont spend that much money on an awesome gaming rig, and buy a shoddy 60 dollar case. Get an Antec Nine hundred 2, they are EXCELLENT for cooling, and they look damn awesome.