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[Ninjaboi]

Hi I was in the market for building my own computer since the one I currently use now is out-of-date. I currently use a laptop, but I never take it anywhere which is the whole reason to swap a desktop for a laptop. So, my next computer I thought should obviously be a desktop, giving me much more room to expand. I looked around and I accumulated some parts that I plan on buying ASAP, and I wanted to know if they are compatible ( I have no idea on how to figure that out before I get them other than asking ). If you guys could do just a quick run-by of the parts and see if that look all good, I would appreciate it :) . Also, if you could suggest a good tower/case I can get that can hold these parts with room to spare, I'd love that too!

Processor: Intel Celeron E3400 Wolfdale 2.6 GHz Dual Core Desktop Processor
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" SATA 6.0GB/s Intel Hard Drive
Memory ( RAM ): Patriot Extreme Performance Gaming Series 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) 240-Pin DDR2SDRAM DDR2 800
Video Card: HIS IceQ Radeon HD 5670 H567Q1GD Video Card w/Eyefinity
Mouse + Keyboard: IOGEAR Black Spill-Resistant Desktop Keyboard and Mouse
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W Power Supply
Motherboard: Intel BOXDG45ID Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CD/DVD: Pioneer CD/DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-118LBK LabelFlash Support
Monitor: Hanns G HZ201HPB Black 20" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor Built-in Speakers
Logitech ClearChat Premium PC Headset

I was looking for a price-range of around 700-850 U.S. Dollars, and this is what I came up with. If you also think I can get something with a better bang for the buck, I would love to hear info on that too. Thank you!

[cdg10620]

Check this page out on TechSpot: TechSpot PC Buying Guide - TechSpot

It's a great guide to building a pc.

[Ninjaboi]

Thanks for the link! I found it useful.

[jthom263]

This Case Look's Awesome. :) Nvidia Online Store - CM 690. And This Case Has Heaps Of Room. :) Nvidia Online Store - Elite 334.

[Ninjaboi]

Thanks for the case links man, I like the elite so I'll probably get that one.

[jthom263]

No Probz And They're Pretty Awesome Cases Aye, I'm Probably Gonna Buy One For Myself Eventually. :)

[dargueta]

Careful with the CPU and the motherboard. Different CPUs have different socket types, so make sure the socket on the motherboard is compatible with the CPU's type.

[Ninjaboi]

OK I'll keep that in mind, I will check the sockets and see if they are compatible.