Is this a good setup for a gaming pc?

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I want to build my own computer for gaming and entertainment. Its much cheaper to build your own computer as I have found out. Im new to this so I dont know if these parts are good or even compatible. I think all this parts are cheap and of high quality. I really need some experienced advice. Any help would be very helpful. Thanks alot everyone.

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishList.asp?position=current&submit=view

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Your link works but your wish list is empty. Kinda hard to comment on something that isn't there... ;)
 
Sorry about that link I thought it worked I gueses I will just copy and past the list here. So here you go.


Cooler Master Praetorian SILVER ALUMINUM MID-TOWER CASE, Model "PAC-T01-E1"

Specifications:
Case Type: ATX Mid-Tower Case
Material: All Aluminium Alloy
Driver Bays: 4x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 4x 3.5" (hidden)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB 2.0 x 2; MIC x 1; Earphone jack x 1; IEEE 1394 x 1
Cooling System: 4 x 80mm fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX; 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5 cm)
Power Supply: N/A
Dimensions: L497 x W196 x H452 mm more info-> N82E16811119029 $98.00 $98.00


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL

Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813131478 $94.00 $94.00


Sizzling Summer Savings!
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK

Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 4 Cables, VGA via DVI Adapter, PowerDVD, Driver CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz more info-> N82E16814102268 $194.00 $194.00


Antec 430W Power Supply, Model "TRUE430" -RETAIL

Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 430W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point @+6.5V;+3.3V trip point @+4.1V;+12V trip point @+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 9.0A for 115VAC;5.0A for 230VAC
Output: +5V@36A, +3.3V@28A, +12V@20A, [email protected], -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO more info-> N82E16817103908 $74.00 $74.00


AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor - Retail

Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13 Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) more info-> N82E16819103424 $223.00 $223.00


Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 1T
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info-> N82E16820145416 $121.00 $242.00


Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB,

OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: High-performance with 8MB Buffer
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> N82E16822144122 $63.00 $63.00


Lite-On Black 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model LTR-52327S, OEM

Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows 95/98/NT/ME/XP/2000
Features: Innovated SMART-BURN technology
Packaging: OEM pack (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827106197 $26.99 $26.99


Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL

Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 192kHz
Signal-Noise Ratio: 108dB(SNR)
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital EX
Digital Audio: 24-bit
Hardware Polyphony: 64 Voices
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, Digital Out(5.1), Firewire(IEEE1394), Analog/Digital CD Audio in, Telephone Answering Device in, GAME/MIDI port via extension header, Internal IEEE1394 header and AD_EXT extension header to Audigy 2 ZS Internal I/O Drive(See Details)
External Box: N/A
Remote Control: N/A
Special Features: DVD Audio, THX certified, EAX more info-> N82E16829102162 $88.49 $88.49




Subtotal » $ 1,103.48
 
You need to relook your motherboard/processor combo, they aren't the same socket. AMD 64's are socket 754, 940, or 939. You have a socket A (Athlon XP/Duron) board.
 
if you're not overclocking, just get some cheap Kingston Value RAM and put the money saved towards a better graphics card, IE 6800GT or X800Pro. It might also be nice if you switched the CD-RW to a combo drive
 
Fix the motherboard/processor mishap and you'll be fine. The A7N8X is a sound choice if you want to use socket A. I would go with a SATA hard drive just for the convenience of routing the cable.
 
Also, I think you will find 80gigs fills up faster than you can imagine. You can find great deals on 160 gig SATA drives out there.
 
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