Confirm Build Assembly

SoldierA2 · 10-29-2009, 07:49 PM

Building a computer for a neighbor, is my build fully compatiable? (is just for internet and general computing, but would like access to possible future upgrades) click for links

- CPU E1500 Celeron Dualcore (i originally had this one, unused, so was going to use instead of buying a newone)

- Mobo ASUS P5QL/EPU LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard

- Case Antec Three Hundred + BP430

- RAM G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB)

- Video Card EVGA 01G-P3-1225-LR GeForce GT 220 (currenrey has VGA but wants DVI/HDMI for when replaces monitor)

- DVD Burner Sony Optiarc

**Tyree** · 10-29-2009, 08:12 PM

Looks good and all is compatible.
I'm not a fan of anything Sony but I think Lite-On makes their optical drives now.
What PSU?

Phædrus2401 · 10-29-2009, 08:38 PM

I think he's using the PSU that comes with the case.

Don't use the PSUs that come with cases. They tend to be the cheapest, lowest quality available. Use something like a Corsair VX series PSU.

The GT220 is not a good investment. It's a modified die shrink of the 9500GT and gets the same performance as that card, but costs more. A 9500GT, 9600GSO, 9600GT, Radeon 4650, or Radeon 4670 would be better choices in that price range.

SoldierA2 · 10-30-2009, 05:27 AM

kk, i replaced the PSU in the case with a Rosewell 450W

and the video card with a EVGA GeForce 9500 GT

**greenbrucelee** · 10-30-2009, 05:51 AM

rosewill PSUs are one of the worst you can get. You want to go for a quality power supply brand: Corsair, Seasonic, PC Power and cooling and Thermaltake (toughpower units only).

You should not overlook the importance of a power supply a band low quality brand like ones that come with cases or bad ones like rosewills can destroy your pc when they start to fail and with a rosewill it will start to fail quite early on in its life.

gcavan · 10-30-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

i replaced the PSU in the case with a Rosewell 450W

You're probably better off with the Antec. Mind you, I'm not sure I would trust my system to either of them.

**greenbrucelee** · 10-30-2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcavan

You're probably better off with the Antec. Mind you, I'm not sure I would trust my system to either of them.

yep I wouldn't trust either of them. The rosewill would be good for keeping my books from falling of the shelf though.

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 07:23 AM

The Antec is questionable but certainly better than the Rosewill.
I would want to be in the 500W range with that hardware.

SoldierA2 · 10-30-2009, 02:58 PM

kk, how about an antec 550W (has much better reviews)

Or are there any other PSU you could reccomend (in the 50~75$ range)

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 03:00 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20550

$80, $60 after a $20 rebate.

SoldierA2 · 10-30-2009, 04:12 PM

that ones not for sale, look at the add-cart button, its says auto-notify

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 04:22 PM

Whups, they're out of stock again.

Here you go:
http://www.frys.com/product/5539820?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 04:33 PM

Either of these Seasonics (same PSU with different fan locations).
No rebate or rebate card hassles + free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151080

SoldierA2 · 10-30-2009, 05:27 PM

thanks, probably going to with the seasonic SS-500ET

10-29-2009, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoldierA2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 OS: XP	Confirm Build Assembly Building a computer for a neighbor, is my build fully compatiable? (is just for internet and general computing, but would like access to possible future upgrades) click for links - CPU E1500 Celeron Dualcore (i originally had this one, unused, so was going to use instead of buying a newone) - Mobo ASUS P5QL/EPU LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Case Antec Three Hundred + BP430 - RAM G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) - Video Card EVGA 01G-P3-1225-LR GeForce GT 220 (currenrey has VGA but wants DVI/HDMI for when replaces monitor) - DVD Burner Sony Optiarc

10-29-2009, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly Looks good and all is compatible. I'm not a fan of anything Sony but I think Lite-On makes their optical drives now. What PSU? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,725 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly I think he's using the PSU that comes with the case. Don't use the PSUs that come with cases. They tend to be the cheapest, lowest quality available. Use something like a Corsair VX series PSU. The GT220 is not a good investment. It's a modified die shrink of the 9500GT and gets the same performance as that card, but costs more. A 9500GT, 9600GSO, 9600GT, Radeon 4650, or Radeon 4670 would be better choices in that price range. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
SoldierA2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 OS: XP	Re: Confirm Build Assembly kk, i replaced the PSU in the case with a Rosewell 450W and the video card with a EVGA GeForce 9500 GT

10-30-2009, 05:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,778 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly rosewill PSUs are one of the worst you can get. You want to go for a quality power supply brand: Corsair, Seasonic, PC Power and cooling and Thermaltake (toughpower units only). You should not overlook the importance of a power supply a band low quality brand like ones that come with cases or bad ones like rosewills can destroy your pc when they start to fail and with a rosewill it will start to fail quite early on in its life. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

10-30-2009, 07:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly The Antec is questionable but certainly better than the Rosewill. I would want to be in the 500W range with that hardware. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoldierA2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 OS: XP	Re: Confirm Build Assembly kk, how about an antec 550W (has much better reviews) Or are there any other PSU you could reccomend (in the 50~75$ range)

10-30-2009, 03:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,725 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20550 $80, $60 after a $20 rebate. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
SoldierA2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 OS: XP	Re: Confirm Build Assembly that ones not for sale, look at the add-cart button, its says auto-notify

10-30-2009, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,725 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly Whups, they're out of stock again. Here you go: http://www.frys.com/product/5539820?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Confirm Build Assembly Either of these Seasonics (same PSU with different fan locations). No rebate or rebate card hassles + free shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151080 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoldierA2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 OS: XP	Re: Confirm Build Assembly thanks, probably going to with the seasonic SS-500ET