View Single Post
Old 06-12-2009, 11:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
okeee
TSF Enthusiast
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 547
OS: win me


hardware components for a gaming pc

I've selected all components for a gaming pc.
-I do not plan to upgrade any parts, I want to use all parts as long as possible
-I won't overclock any parts or use SLI
-I hardly ever turn the pc off
-I prefer a quiet pc

These are some questions I have:
-Is the case still good for these hardware?
-Will all parts fit in this case and are they all compatible?
-Is there enough cooling/ airflow or do I need additional cooling?
-which parts are "too strong" or "too weak" compared to other components?


These are the components I selected:
Older parts:

-windows xp pro
-case: Antec SonataII (3 years old, without PSU)
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811129155
-2 IDE hard disk
-2 SATA II hard disk
-1 DVD-player
-1 DVD-recorder
-1 floppy drive

New parts:
I've selected some parts from this $800 model:
-Motherboard: Gigabyte EP45-UD3L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372

-Processor: Intel E8400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

-RAM Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2N5K2/4G - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134582

-Power Supply: Corsair 650TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

-Videocard: EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130370

Last edited by okeee; 06-12-2009 at 11:26 AM.
okeee is offline   Reply With Quote
Important Information
Join the #1 Tech Support Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

TechSupportForum.com is a leading support website for your computer needs. We offer free, friendly and personalized computer support. Why pay to have your computer fixed when you can do it for free.

Join TechSupportforum.com Today - Click Here