Thoughts on 2 builds?

[TidyBoi]

Ok I'm doing two builds after Christmas, one for me and one for my brother.

 

Brothers: Motherboard: ASUS M2N-MX SE

CPU: AMD Athlon64 AM2 x2 4000+ 940pin CPU

RAM: DDR 2 Memory 2g-800 Apacer

DVD: Pioneer SATA 212D

HDD: Maxtor SATA 160G

Case: IJK Q-517-NOPSU

PSU: SHAW 550w

 

Thoughts on it? Also I'm new to SATA etc. so how does the PSU connect to the mobo etc.

 

Mine: Mobo: ASUS M3A

CPU: AMD Athlon64 AM2 940pin CPU AM2 x2 4000+ (eventually upgrading to AMD quad core)

RAM: 2G DDR2 1066 PQA (eventually up to 4gb)

DVD: Pioneer SATA 212D $35

GFX: 256mb Gigabyte 8400GS (basic card, just to run cs and vista aero on)

Case: Thermaltake Soprano VB1430BWS ATX Super Midi Tower Case: 430w Silent Purepower Supply Black Case w/ window

 

Thoughts?

[RedDragon]

not bad, but what is your price limit for both?

[SMeeD]

I would really try and build intel rigs, get something other than an 8400gs and the thermaltake PSU. But yes, a budget would help us out a lot.

[TidyBoi]

My brothers budget is roughly $350. That rig all in all is $357 australian.

 

Mine is about $370 australian excluding the case.

 

ALso if someone can answer my PSU question and if anyone could suggest a decent tower with clear side and good ventilation that won't blow a hole in my budget.