Need help building a new pc

[quique]

So my 8 year old desktop decided not to work anymore, so i am looking to replace it. Not sure if i should build one or buy one, whatever it is i just want something that is very reliable and well built components. The last time i really looked at possibly building a computer things were still pentium 4 and it seemed like much less to choose from.

I am going to use this computer for web, pictures, watching video (hd if possible), and very little gaming. After reading over many sites the last few days i am pretty sure i want an Intel Core i5 750.

I would like to keep the price of the computer under $700 not including monitor, keyboard or mouse.

Besides that just reliable components is my main thing. I figure if i can get a motherboard with HD built in it will be good enough for now.

My needs are pretty basic so not sure if buying a prebuilt core 2 may be better.

Thanks for any help

[quique]

case: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001KUV2BK/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

optical drive:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002HFWBIA/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002ZD6NBA/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A3LJ5WMKNRFKQS&v=glance

ram: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002LE8D2A/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

cpu: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002KQ5KDY/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

psu: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000WU2FGK/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

hd: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000RT5AE0/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

This is what i came up with that looked like a decent system. it comes up to 638, so it is within my budget. Should i look at changing anything or will this be a pretty reliable system? Also would this be pretty upgradeable later? thanks.

[RickyTick]

You're going to need a video card. I would recommend the Radeon HD 5670. Looks like this is going to bust your budget a little.

[The Wise Monkey]

You don't really need an extra video card just for HD video as that motherboard has built-in graphics. Just be aware that if you decide to do any gaming at all, then the onboard stuff just won't cut it.

Everything else looks good.

[RickyTick]

Try this on for size.

Case w/PSU Antec Sonata II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024

CPU i5-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215

MOBO Asus H55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131625

Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102869

RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180

Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

Optical Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151188

This comes out to $744. Like WM said, you could skip the video card if you don't game. But if you plan to play some games then you'll need the video card.

[quique]

okay thanks a lot.

the cpu, mobo, and hard drive are pretty much a done deal then. the video card i really dont think i need that much, is there something else i can use that will save me some money and be reliable? ( i see that i do need to have one though so thanks)

Ive never heard of the brand for the ram is that a good brand?

thanks for the help. this is getting to be kind of fun now , building a system.