so here are the results: ordering from both sites. https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=6828348&WishListTitle=minor+upgrades http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/...5-6BA3-4C13-B4E2-4A5196030634&SRCCODE=WEBWISH items to transfer from current PC to Upgrade PC: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB DDR3 PCIe16 http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurationDetails.jspa?productConfigurationId=141227 Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound PCI Card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1111756&sku=M501-1042 Ultra / V-Series / 500-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2974305&sku=ULT31841 K [specs seems the same as one that comes with case] [which 1 would be better to use?] this is a first time build, so nothing too extreme yet. don't want to mess things up [a little nervous]. notes: upgrade GPU and sound later, as i'm content with these at the moment. uses: Sims2, Empire Earth, Age of Empires/Mythology & the like. web pages, graphics [paint shop pro 11, logo, animation.] main thing: !! please check compatibility !! give a 1-10 [10=high] rating as to the functionality of what it's being used for. any building tips would be greatly appreciated. thank you
Ultra power supplies arent great, but they're MUCH better than any PSU that comes with a case, never use those they're awful. Components look good compatibility-wise, although I recommend using Corsair RAM rather than A-Data, such as http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
do u think ocz is good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227030 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227124
OCZ memory is quite good, it's not always the enthusiast's choice, but as a low budget option they're pretty good.
If you can, go with a Core 2 Duo rather than an Athlon X2, and go with a decent Power supply (I don't trust Ultras much). Also would be worth upgrading graphics soon.
i havwe an ultra x-connect 500W in my system and have had no issues i just like the fact that i use only what cables i need
