Compatibility

[sassie05]

Hi there,
Will someone please go over these components for their compatibility. I will greatly appreciate your time and input/advice.
Thanks in advance.

Ok, here they are:

CPU,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116213
Pentium D 820 Smithfield
Intel Pentium D 820 Smithfield 800MHz FSB 2 x 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual Core, EM64T Processor

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127224
ABIT AW8-Max 3rd-Eye II Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 955X ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory: Need help here????????? :confused:
Corsair ValueSelect 1GB kit (2 x 512MB) PC2-4200 DDR2-533
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory

Video Card
Sapphire Radeon X800 GT PCIe x16
SAPPHIRE 100126L Radeon X800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card

Storage:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144422
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250R0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive

Was thinking of this case:
CASE WITH POWER SUPPLY
RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX-868WBP Black 0.8mm Japanese SECC Gaming Case Computer Case 420watts PS2 ATX12V Power Supply

Or this PSU for future needs
Seasonic S12-600 600W
SeaSonic S12-600 ATX12V 600W Power Supply 100 - 240V UL, CE, CB, FCC


Thanks again
AZ

[sassie05]

oops swap that hard rive for this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144394
Western Digital Caviar SE 320GB 3.5" Serial ATA150 - OEM

[saphalline]

Those two RAM choices look the same. Or are you just asking if that RAM will work with that mobo? Yes, that mobo uses DDR2.

All the rest of the parts will fit together just fine, and will probably work really well. But to determine the quality of this design, we're gonna need to know your budget and your usage for this new system.

[sassie05]

Hi Saphalline,
Thanks for responding. Yes I was asking if the memory will work with the mobo. Yes I did list it twice, I think I was up past my nighty nighty time last night.

Well, my budget for this project will be around 1200.00 (untill my wife finds out) :eek: . It looks as if I'm already at 928.00 without an OS and dvd/cd rw which I have not even looked at yet!

I will do some light gaming and light video/photo editing. This will be in the future around 6 months after I get this all together (need to save up for more toys). I know it seems like this is more than I really need but, I would like to have this to, well, to impress my friends, family, the dog, etc. etc.

SO, I'm thinking for now I could do without the separate PSU for now. Untill I get the money for a high end video card. :confused:

Well, let me know what you think of all this!!
Thanks for your time!!!! :)
AZ

[saphalline]

Right now, I'm thinking you don't need a $250 mobo for that system. If you really want that mobo, go ahead. But you can get by with so much less. Check my sticky (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39018) for mobo recommendations. I don't know, maybe you like that particular mobo for its 2 firewire B ports, but I'm sure there are cheaper options out there.

I'm thinking for now I could do without the separate PSU for now.No, bad! The PSU that comes with that case isn't ATX 3.0, and I wouldn't suggest doing without an ATX 3.0 PSU for a new system anymore. Again, check my sticky for good PSU's in many price ranges.

[sassie05]

Ater reading your reply I think this may work for me!
Ok how about this mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127208
ABIT AL8 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard
$146.00
But you lost me on the PSU what is a ATX 3.0
Will one of you recommended budget psu's play well !
This one: Antec TruePowerII TPII-430 430W
Or should I stick with this one:
Seasonic S12-600 600W
Thanks Saphalline

[saphalline]

ATX 3.0 = ATX 12V 2.0 = any PSU with dual +12V rails. That's not the only thing, but it's the easiest way to tell. ;)

Either of those PSU's you listed will work fine, with the Seasonic 600W being more expensive and may not be fully used by your system. 500W or more is really only recommended for SLI systems and/or those with tons of drives and expansion cards. If you will be putting 6 or more drives into your system or you just want it, then go ahead and get the Seasonic 600. You won't be disappointed in it.

[sassie05]

Hello again,
Ok. after some thought I came up with the following system. Please let me know what you think of the changes with this one.

CPU
Intel Pentium D 820 Smithfield 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core, EM64T Processor Model BX80551PG2800FN

MOBO
ECS 945P-A (1.0) Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard -
Model #: 945P-A (1.0)

MEMORY
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT533D2 -
Model #: VS1GBKIT533D2

VIDEO CARD
SAPPHIRE 100126L Radeon X800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 100126L

STORAGE
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200JD 320GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD3200JD

PSU
Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-430 ATX12V 430W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: TPII-430

DVD/CD
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
Model #: SOHW-1693S Black

Will everything play well with each other???

Thanks Saphalline you have been a big help! :)

[saphalline]

Yes, everything will "play well with each other". ;)

I'm not a huge fan of ECS mobo's, though. I personally would feel more comfortable with a better mobo, but otherwise your list looks great. Oh, where's your case? Or are you keeping the one from your last list?

[sassie05]

Yeah I think I will keep the case. It looks kinda cool. :cool: I will switch out the PSU. Which reminds me, are PSU's pretty much standard dimensions? Will it be easily switched out?
I may also go back to this MOBO
Abit AL8 (i945P) LGA775
:)
Thanks again

[saphalline]

Yeah, PSU's are pretty standard in size (the only variation is length). Those two will switch out without a problem. The only PSU that you might have a hard time fitting is PC Power & Cooling's massive 850 unit. But at over $400, I don't think you'll be getting that one. ;)

[sassie05]

No I don't think I need that for now. I am going to go with the Abit AL8 MOBO.
My total out the door from Newegg $1,151.91 includes tax and shipping.
Directly after work tomorrow I will go to the electronics superstore here in town to check on their prices. Which brings up the fact that it is way past my bed time. So, Thanks for all your help ! I'm sure I will need some assistance with the system. I'm glad you are here!
Thanks,
AZ

[saphalline]

Alrighty then. Good luck and have fun!

[sassie05]

Thanks Saphalline
Well, Bad news I need to hold off on ths project just for a couple of weeks!
UGH!
AZ