wrote:
Hey Guys,

I am planning to build my first computer. It will mainly serve as a
gaming computer, as well a school tool. The OS will be Windows XP Pro
(from my old computer). Here are my core components, first revision:

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
AMD 64 X2 5000+ Windsor
Geforce 7950GT KO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Segate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA (x2)
RAID 0 configuration
Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) System Memory (x2)
NEC DVD+R 3550A
Samsung 204B
NeoPower 550W
Antec P-180B Case
Logitech MX1000
Logitech G15

Do you think that all these pieces will function well together? Here is
a list of the games that I would like to play on it: Rise of Nations,
Rise of Legends, Civilization 4, Command and Conquer: The First Decade,
Command and Conquer 3 (when it comes out), and Star Wars: Empire at
War. My price window is $2100 - 2400. Thanks for the help.

I've never been fond of wireless keyboards and mice because of the
basic need to keep them powered. And because they're less reliable than
wired keyboards, and that's NOT a good thing in gameplay. Interference,
low battery, and so on.

Also, there are a small handful of games that actually support the LCD
thing on your keyboard. And most of those need a patch applied first.

http://www.logitech.com/promotions/p...tentid=1126 4

I haven't turned up any obvious hardware incompatibilities. The budget
is your own problem to solve, though avoid tiger direct. There have
been multiple complaints on these newsgroups and other forums. I don't
know which, if any of your products are being offered there, but just
in case....

Other than my preference to lose the wireless keyboard and mouse,
you've got a respectable system. Some people swear by wireless mice, I
just swear AT them.