Building my computer

tomgarth · 09-01-2008, 10:57 AM

Hello. Was wondering if anyone could tell me if all the bits I am planning on buying to build a computer would work together and what type of power supply and CPU cooler to get?

Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H GeForce 7100 Micro-ATX (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.00GHz (1333FSB)

GeIL 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz Black Dragon DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GB24GB6400C5DC)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (ST3500320AS)

Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200S 20x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Lian Li PC-V350B Aluminium Black Cube Case No PSU

is there anything else i would need?

Tom

**wrench97** · 09-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Are you going to be using the Onboard video or add a card later?
What will your primary use be?
You will need to add a operating system.
Card Reader?

Toucan Sam · 09-01-2008, 11:30 AM

um i don't think you listed a PSU. The wattage you need can only be determined once you answer the questions above.

tomgarth · 09-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Mainly for watching films, university work, music, a bit of picture editing, etc. I dont tend to play games. I have a copy of windows xp i can use which is handy. Is the onboard video card good enough for this? dont need a card reader. will need a wireless pci card though.

**wrench97** · 09-01-2008, 12:37 PM

This PSU will give you a little room should you decide to get a modest HDMI Video card in the future while being quiet and lasting a long time. > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003

For a wireless adapter I've used this one a couple of times it's not bad if you have a good signal >http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16839121008

tomgarth · 09-01-2008, 12:57 PM

Cheers. Do you have any suggestions for a CPU coling fan?

**wrench97** · 09-01-2008, 01:03 PM

If you are buying the boxed CPU it comes with a stock heat sink fan assembly I think for what you'll be using it for it will be more than enough, if your buying an OEM model then the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

tomgarth · 09-01-2008, 01:46 PM

Ok. Will I need to buy any cables or anything to put it together?

Deja-vue · 09-01-2008, 01:51 PM

Just a Note:

Windows XP will not fully register the 4 GB of Memory.
You'll be able to use 3.2 GB or so.
(unless you install the 64-bit version of XP)

Vista SP1 (32-bit) does use the full 4 GB.

Cheers!

**wrench97** · 09-01-2008, 01:52 PM

If your motherboard and/or case come with Sata Data cables no, you will need 1 for cd/dvd drive and 1 for the hard drive.

tomgarth · 09-01-2008, 01:54 PM

Thankyou. Will probably use xp for now then when I get a bit more cash upgrade

**wrench97** · 09-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deja-vue

Just a Note:

Windows XP will not fully register the 4 GB of Memory.
You'll be able to use 3.2 GB or so.
(unless you install the 64-bit version of XP)

Vista SP1 (32-bit) does use the full 4 GB.

Cheers!

Not quite
Vista 32 bit and XP 32 bit will both see and use 4 gig they will only show 3.1-3.3 but can address the upper areas for system devices such as video.

09-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
tomgarth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Building my computer Hello. Was wondering if anyone could tell me if all the bits I am planning on buying to build a computer would work together and what type of power supply and CPU cooler to get? Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H GeForce 7100 Micro-ATX (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.00GHz (1333FSB) GeIL 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz Black Dragon DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GB24GB6400C5DC) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (ST3500320AS) Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200S 20x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM Lian Li PC-V350B Aluminium Black Cube Case No PSU is there anything else i would need? Tom

09-01-2008, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,340 OS: XPSP2	Re: Building my computer Are you going to be using the Onboard video or add a card later? What will your primary use be? You will need to add a operating system. Card Reader? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-01-2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Toucan Sam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 151 OS: vista 64-bit SP1 My System	Re: Building my computer um i don't think you listed a PSU. The wattage you need can only be determined once you answer the questions above.

09-01-2008, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
tomgarth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: Building my computer Mainly for watching films, university work, music, a bit of picture editing, etc. I dont tend to play games. I have a copy of windows xp i can use which is handy. Is the onboard video card good enough for this? dont need a card reader. will need a wireless pci card though.

09-01-2008, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,340 OS: XPSP2	Re: Building my computer This PSU will give you a little room should you decide to get a modest HDMI Video card in the future while being quiet and lasting a long time. > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003 For a wireless adapter I've used this one a couple of times it's not bad if you have a good signal >http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16839121008 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-01-2008, 12:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
tomgarth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: Building my computer Cheers. Do you have any suggestions for a CPU coling fan?

09-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,340 OS: XPSP2	Re: Building my computer If you are buying the boxed CPU it comes with a stock heat sink fan assembly I think for what you'll be using it for it will be more than enough, if your buying an OEM model then the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-01-2008, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
tomgarth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: Building my computer Ok. Will I need to buy any cables or anything to put it together?

09-01-2008, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Deja-vue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 73 OS: Server2003/2008/XP/VISTA/Linux My System	Re: Building my computer Just a Note: Windows XP will not fully register the 4 GB of Memory. You'll be able to use 3.2 GB or so. (unless you install the 64-bit version of XP) Vista SP1 (32-bit) does use the full 4 GB. Cheers! __________________ Microsoft Certified System Administrator

09-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,340 OS: XPSP2	Re: Building my computer If your motherboard and/or case come with Sata Data cables no, you will need 1 for cd/dvd drive and 1 for the hard drive. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-01-2008, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
tomgarth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: Building my computer Thankyou. Will probably use xp for now then when I get a bit more cash upgrade