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10-02-2008, 01:08 AM
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Are these parts compatible?
Hello every builders,
Can you please see if these parts are compatible? I have never built any desktop before... Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Here are parts that I have in mind: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8M L2 Cache, LGA 775 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000LRMR26//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Motherboard: EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 nForce 780i SLI 3xPCI-Express x16 PCI-Express 2.0 Socket 775 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00118FM58//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Hard disk: Seagate Barracuda 500 gb http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000UCAQ1G//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec GPU: EVGA GTX280 1GB http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001B1SFIQ//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Sound Card: X-Fi Xtreme Gamer http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000J1F1BI//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Ram: CORSAIR XMS2 DOMINATOR 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC2-8500 1066MHz 240-pin DDR2 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000OFVG1S//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec PSU: CORSAIR 750w TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000X2677A//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Case: Antec nine hundred http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000I5JHB0//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0015CCG4U//ref=nosim/connorswebguidec Questions: Can I use PSU that use less wattage? I am planning to use only 4 GB of Ram, Is there a way that I can save money by not buying Vista Ultimate? Can I switch to cheaper motherboard that's not 780i while all the parts remain compatible? (I am not planning to overclock at all, I'm a casual gamer) Thank you everyone (Parts above sum to 1556 USD) |
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10-02-2008, 02:21 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
I've changed some of my parts
Here is the new parts: CPU: Intel E8500 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec PSU: 750W Corsair TX Series http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec Hard disk: Seagate Barracuda 500 GB http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec Ram: CORSAIR XMS2 DOMINATOR 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC2-8500 1066MHz 240-pin DDR2 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec GPU: EVGA GTX260 896 mb http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec Motherboard: EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 nForce 750i SLI FTW 775 Mainboard http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec Vista Ultimate 64 bit Question: I am planning to mainly use this computer for gaming. Q1) Should I upgrade from GTX260 to GTX280? (I'm not sure if the extra $$$ worths the extra performance, since I'll be gaming at 720p on my HDTV) Q2) I am not planning to do SLi, Is there good quality motherboard that included 7.1 HD quality sound? (that is cheaper than EVGA 750i) Sorry for changing my spec in a short time, I am unable to edit the first post. The price comes out to be around 1300 USD with the parts above. |
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10-02-2008, 01:27 PM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
If your not going to run SLI then get away from the buggy 7xx chipset look at a P35 or P45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...page=3&bop=And I would go with the P5Q Pro or or Ga P35 DS3L and add one of these if you don't loke the onboard sound > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102017 |
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10-02-2008, 04:13 PM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Hi,
Thank you for helping out here... I've finalized my PC and will order it on monday. Case: Antec 900 // $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 Hard disk: Barracuda 500 GB Seagate // $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 GPU: GTX260 EVGA // $270 (-$40 rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130370 PSU: Corsair 750W TX // $130 (-$20 rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 CPU: Wolfdale E8500 // $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036 OS: Vista Home Premium 64 bit OEM // $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 Ram: Patriot DOMINATOR 4 GB with Fan 1066mhz // $140 (-$40 rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145197 Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel // $85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128337 Total: With shipping and tax it comes to around $1200 After rebate it'd be around $1100... I'm not sure if this motherboard runs at 1066mhz for memory standard. Is there any motherboard that would allow me to do so? I am willing to spending up to $1500 if it worths the performance. As of now I'm still deciding if I should shoot for GTX280 but I'm running at 720p solution... :  Last Question, I'm not planning to overclock or anything, Should I buy extra fan or arctic paste? I've seen some people buy them but I'm not sure how it works Thank you very much again. Last edited by zavenger; 10-02-2008 at 04:24 PM. |
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10-02-2008, 05:18 PM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
I think there are plenty of fans in the 900, you could use some Arctic Silver on the heat sink be sure to clean off the oem paste/pad with the highest percentage alcohol you can find at the drug store though.
Other than that it looks good. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 |
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10-02-2008, 06:00 PM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Alright! Thank you for your help...
I've ordered item listed above... I'll tell you guys how it goes with my build :) Ooh! I changed from GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L to DS3R at last minute... I hope everything should still be compatible :) I'll be back in a couple of days :) |
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10-02-2008, 07:05 PM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Ah... I just spent 15 more bucks on nothing :(
Well... I'm looking forward to build this PC soon... I've never built computer before... This will be pretty challenging... Don't know what problems are ahead :( |
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10-03-2008, 01:39 AM
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Moderator, Hardware Team
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Have a look here> http://techreport.com/articles.x/13671
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10-03-2008, 02:11 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Hm... Looks like the link is dead...
Well... I've recently bought arctic paste along with the computer parts... I discovered that it would be a great idea if I also buy Arcticlean... But then u said earlier that I can just use isopropyl alcohol to clean the OEM paste. I'm very new here and I dont want to destroy any parts... Would you suggest me to get the arcticlean, or it is that easy that I can use my noobish skill and clean it with alcohol from drug store? The arcticlean is about 6 dollars but also the shipping is 6 dollars :( Last edited by zavenger; 10-03-2008 at 02:13 AM. |
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10-03-2008, 10:43 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Alcohol is fine, just make sure you get the highest purity you can. The 70% alcohol, or whatever it is, isn't good enough as it has too many impurities. Look for 90%+. I have the ArctiClean and it works great, but have used alcohol too and it works nicely too. Only real difference is the 2 stages with the ArctiClean, cleaner and purifier.
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10-06-2008, 06:03 PM
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Registered User
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Hey All!
Now I've got all my parts... I'm not sure where to start.... Which parts do I install in order? Should Motherboard goes first or PSU? Can you please tell me a rough idea of what to install first in order? Thanks |
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10-06-2008, 06:09 PM
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Moderator, Hardware Team
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Have a Look here> http://techreport.com/articles.x/13671
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10-08-2008, 01:21 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
I finished the build but it won't start up...
When I press the power button, LEDs on antec flash and then the power died... It looks like the fan is going to move but then somehow the power went off... :( What should I do? Last edited by zavenger; 10-08-2008 at 01:29 AM. |
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10-08-2008, 01:43 AM
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Moderator, Hardware Team
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Try doing this to eliminate the possibility of a grounding issue or a stand off in the wrong place > How to Bench Test Your System
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10-08-2008, 02:30 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
I am unable to take the motherboard off the case...
The screw stuck on it as I can't use simple screw driver to take it off.... Its like a screw bridge... The LED light flash on the motherboard when I turn it on though... but then everything stop working... Can it be the screw under my motherboard that cause the shortage? |
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10-08-2008, 03:46 AM
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Re: Are these parts compatible?
Ah... I realized that I used the wrong power cord..
However, another problem... The fans are running good, graphic card fans are running, ram fans are running... But when everything is up running.... 3 seconds later everything shut off and it reboots by itself.... :( What might cause this problem? It seems like harddisk do not spin though... Last edited by zavenger; 10-08-2008 at 03:50 AM. |
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