Building a PC

[DarkSin]

Ok. I'm finally building myself a new PC. But I could use some help on parts and what not. If i'm missing something, or if something I have in my list sucks, please let me know. I have not chosen a video card since the video cards out now don't impress me. If the cards out now can barely handle Doom 3, then how are they suppose to handle games with the Unreal 3 engine and what not?
Thanks for your comments in advance.

Case:
ASPIRE X-Navigator Black Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with side window and 500W Power Supply, Model"ATXA8NW-BK/500" -RETAIL
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-144-090&depa=0

Mother Board:
CHAINTECH NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU, Model "VNF4/Ultra" -RETAIL
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-152-049&depa=0

Processors:
AMD Athlon 64 FX-55, 1MB L2 Cache, 64-bit Socket 939 Processor - Retail
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-103-496&depa=0

Floppy:
Mitsumi Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model D359M3D/D359M3B, OEM
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-104-101&depa=0

Monitor:
ViewSonic G220fb 21" PerfectFlat CRT Monitor –RETAIL
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-116-229&depa=0

CD Drive:
TOSHIBA 16X Black DVD±RW Internal Drive , Model SD-R5372 OEM
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-130-037&depa=0

Sound Card:
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0360" -RETAIL
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-102-164&depa=0

Processor HeatSink:
ZALMAN CPU Cooler for Socket 478/A/754/939/940 With FAN Speed Controller, Model "CNPS7000B-Cu LED" - Retail
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-118-119&depa=0

Speakers:
Klipsch ProMedia ultra 5.1 Personal Audio System
(link)http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-119-106&depa=0

Ram:
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-145-450&depa=0

Hard Drive
Seagate 200GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3200822A, OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-148-032&depa=0

Video Card:
Undecided.


If i'm missing anything I need to build a PC please let me know. If something in this set up sucks hard core, let me know. Thanks. I'll mark off the parts as I get them and show you guys the final product.

 

[pr0nking]

Bragging? Everything looks fine. Still need a video card though.

 

[DarkSin]

This is my first PC. I did alot of research before I compiled everything. I just want to make sure that If I buy all these parts, sit down one day and build it, I can have this PC up and running. Of course i'll be buying all the parts over a course of 4-5 months.

 

[Eg.]

by that time they will be obsolete, ahahaha. buy midstream parts and upgrade as time goes on

 

[DarkSin]

I don't care about the processor and stuff being obsolete, just the graphics card, that is why i'm undecided. I want a graphics card that can run games in the future, not one that can barely run games now.

 

[bryanf445]

well do you have any ideas what card youll be getting? like which ones are you debating over?

 

[DarkSin]

I'm thinking the next card that ATI releases after the x850. Hopefully by the time I'm close to completing my PC ATI will have already realeased something. If ATI releases nothing in the next year which is highly doubtful, i'll just get the x850 XT.

 

[Washuu]

If it wont be 4-5 months, don't get the parts yet, just save money, parts values and what is out can change pretty dramatically in that time.

 

[poseyjmac]

if you are getting every single item from newegg, then you haven't done enough research on the best bang for your buck. know that newegg doesn't have the greatest deals on everything.

 

[holydeadpenguins]

Get an sli system, I'm waiting for nvidia's next gen cards and dual core cpus and btx.

 

[DarkSin]

SLI is just too expensive for my budget. With the FX-55 and everything, that would put me over the top. That's a good idea, I'll just buy most of the parts all at the same time. Thanks for the tip.

Poseyjmac : If you know a site or place with cheaper parts, please let me know. I know Newegg isn't always the cheapest, but most of the time they are. Not also are they cheap, but they are VERY reliable. Not one thing i've ordered from them has been damaged or late. But please, if you know of a place where I can get this stuff cheaper, it would be helpful.

 

[Shamrock]

6800 Ultra.

 

[DarkSin]

^Gets 30 FPS on Doom 3. No sir.

 

[poseyjmac]

SLI is just too expensive for my budget. With the FX-55 and everything, that would put me over the top. That's a good idea, I'll just buy most of the parts all at the same time. Thanks for the tip.

Poseyjmac : If you know a site or place with cheaper parts, please let me know. I know Newegg isn't always the cheapest, but most of the time they are. Not also are they cheap, but they are VERY reliable. Not one thing i've ordered from them has been damaged or late. But please, if you know of a place where I can get this stuff cheaper, it would be helpful.

just go to www.pricewatch.com

every vendor has a place for reviews. so you can see which ones are reliable.