Windows 7: Newbie New Build

Sorry, The components I have are:
OS
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Possibly use the old video card and PSU.

Parts I would need:
Processor
Motherboard
Ram
Hard drive
DVD drive
Possibly CPU heat sink and fan, (Have new Arctic cooler freezer 64 sink/fan)

N2

linnemeyerhere, I looked at the tiger deal, but this seems like overkill? This system isn't really for gaming, but I would like nice graphics for movies and picture editing. gaming would be lower end games such as Riven, Mist, etc.
As well given the use vs. cost, don't want to over build.

N2

OK.

Mobo 110 (Intel brand if not overclocking); add maybe 40 if you will
RAM 4 GB 25
HD 100, without knowing size needed.
DVD 25

That's 260 to 300, excluding CPU.

If you can go to $500, the logical choices are Intel 2500 if not overclocking (210) or the 2500K if you are (230).

Non-overclocking total 260 plus Intel 2500 = 470
Overclocking total 300 plus Intel 2500K = 530.

You can make minor adjustments on that--8 GB RAM, stepping down slightly to Intel 2400, etc.

Anything seriously wrong with that?

Motherboard brands if overclocking: Asus or Gigabyte. Choose the one with the features you need. No need to go hog wild.

RAM: G Skill, Crucial, or Corsair: 1.5 volt, 240 pin ordinary stuff.

Hard drive: WD, Seagate but not the 7200.11 series, Samsung; whatever your budget allows.

DVD: commodities; shouldn't matter. I use Samsung.

Cooler: stock Intel unless you are significantly overclocking. The Freezer 64 has a good rep if it will fit.

You'd have to confirm that your existing power supply has correct connectors. If it is from the last 3 or 4 years, it should.

You can use your PSU and add these fine products as well.

Don't under buy on the case or PSU as they will or should outlast all the other items and soldier on through several revisions.

Defiantly not overclocking [This system isn't really for gaming, but I would like nice graphics for movies and picture editing. gaming would be lower end games such as Riven, Mist, etc.]

Could you give more information on the (Mobo 110) so I know exactly what I'm shopping for? does this board include onboard graphics? or do you recommend utilizing my old Sapphire Radeon HD 3470 card or something newer?
Also could you please clarify the Ram 4GB or 8GB?
As I understand it, the Intel 2500 is the CPU I would need?
I just looked at Corsair's carbide series 300r case and Professional series HX650W PSU, This PSU may be overkill for what you mention, but if I go with a video card I don' want to get caught with my pants down!

N2

linnemeyerhere, could you post the link for the page you just posted?

N2

The Intel processors INCLUDE graphics. You don't need a separate card if not gaming.

Stand by. I'll go to Newegg and see what I can come up with for all components.

Windows 7 runs fine with 2 GB RAM. I have 4 GB RAM and rarely use over 3 GB.

Many people get 8 because RAM is so cheap now, but they don't often use it up.

N2Abyss,
Ram is cheap currently and I would look to get mobo approved ram in at least 2x4gb sticks and leaves two empty slots for growth if desired later.

http://biz.tigerdirect.com/cgi-bin/ShoppingCart.asp

linnemeyerhere, I can't get to your cart!

N2

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - CD / DVD Burners
DVD; 19 dollars

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
WD "Blue" 500 GB hard drive; 120 dollars

Newegg.com - Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067
Crucial 4GB RAM, 24 dollars

Newegg.com - Intel BOXDH67BLB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel motherboard; 90 dollars

Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I52500
Intel 2500 processor; 210 dollars; with an additional 15 dollar discount through tomorrow.

Total 463 less the 15 dollar CPU discount.

Any questions about that?

I'm assuming you have a garden variety case that can accept a Micro ATX motherboard.