First time PC build compatibility questions (build attempt two = less $)

[inquisitivePC]

Here is a link to my first build which would have worked but was $1200. Ouch, too much money.
http://forums.mysuperpc.com/showthread.php?4637-First-time-PC-build-compatibility-questions-Thanks!

Here is a revised build that I will most likely make if all the parts are compatible. $777
Will hopefully last for 3 years on 720p, 50ish frames per second on medium to high settings.

CPU (Cheap but still quad core)
Intel Core i5-2300 Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004EBUXIU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Motherboard (Cheap but has USB 3.0, HDMI - hooking up to TV so needed for OS installation, PCIe x16)
ASRock Socket 1155/ Intel H61/ SATA3&USB 3.0/ A&V&GbE/ ATX Motherboard, H61ICAFE
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004RQAJU4/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

RAM (only 2 sticks of 4GB 1333 maximum will work with the motherboard)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426

HDD (Didn't want to spend less on the HDD, like WD)
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005UFK4E2/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Optical Drive (Anything will do)
Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

GPU (Cheapest price to performance in my sub $800 build)
SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005C8RTTU/ref=sr_1_27_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333581144&sr=1-27&condition=new

Case (One fan in front and one in back, will the 6.5in wide GPU fit in the 7.25in wide case?)
Rosewill REDBONE Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-REDBONE-Black-Steel-Computer/dp/B006DKER46/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333663210&sr=1-2

PSU (Can this PC run on only 600 watt? My house has fairly bad wiring... hasn't been changed for 60-70 years so want to keep the watts low as possible.)
Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms ATX 700 CMPSU-600CXV2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2T2UQ/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q0PT3I?tag=banforbucgamr-20&camp=213761&creative=393545&linkCode=bpl&creativeASIN=B004Q0PT3I&adid=0M6FKDT9CYXP45HH0CDW&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fgamingrig.blogspot.com%2F

In my last build I stated that I didn't have air conditioning and my house can be 90 at points during summer. With a i5 2300 will I need a liquid cooler or will stock cooler be ok?... Or should I install an extra fan in the side of the case? They sell the case with an extra side fan:
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-REDBONE-U3-Black-Computer/dp/B006CSKMKW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333670028&sr=1-1

Thanks for your help again!

[RickyTick]

Looks good. The H61 motherboard has limitations, so if you're ok with it, then it's a good budget board. Nice choices otherwise.

[RickyTick]

You can get the XFX 6870 for $140 after mail in rebate from Newegg with free shipping too. Plus a free game.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL040612&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL040612-_-EMC-040612-Index-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-14150521-L0B

[bighoo93]

I recommend this CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus (http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0) - $27. It is keeping my overclocked i7-2600k very cool. I do not recommend the stock cooler, personally.

I don't think you need to add case fans. If you are going to do that, you are pushing your price up to where I would instead consider the following cases that are excellent for ventilation already:
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197) - $80
Antec Three Hundred Two Gaming Series (http://www.jr.com/antec/pe/ANT_THREEHUNTWO/) - $70.
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066) - $70.

I suggest the following PSU, which costs the same as the one you listed but is a step up in class:
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020) - $60.

[inquisitivePC]

Thanks everyone, I will try and build this and might even add a CPU cooler! This is going to be great. ;)
Before I took the time to try and learn about how to build a PC I thought: "It's to difficult, I'll never be able to build one of these." I felt I was forever doomed to buy alienware overpriced-underpowered or just console game. If you just take the time to learn it's actually fun building and choosing parts and it's cheaper than buying a similarly spec PC and more powerful than a console!
This might sound funny but the first game I'm going to buy (that I've been wanting to play since it came out in 2004 lol) is Rollercoaster Tycoon 3. Looks really fun. :rolleyes: