[mrxkenny]

I'm building a cheap semi gaming system but I'm not really good with the compatibility of the motherboard, processor, and graphics card So do I any problem with this system:

Computer Case
10-Bay ATX Computer Case w/550W PSU & 9.84" Blue LED Fan (Black)
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=939PL&cat=CAS&cpc=CASbsc

Motherboard
ECS BLACK SERIES A780GM-A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075.

Graphics Card
EVGA GeForce 9500 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130378

CPU/Processor
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600 Brisbane
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103234

RAM/Memory
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267

CD/DVD Burner
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153


Can this pc work? Can the motherboard and the graphic card work together?

 

[Wrench97]

Except for the power supply included with the case it should all work.
PSU's that come in cases are almost never any good and cause more problems then they are worth.

Also you would be better off using this it's actually a Phenom core x2> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103678

I'm not a bid ECS fan I prefer Asus or Gigabyte but the AMD boards from ECS seem to be ok lately.

The video card should work on it I'm also not big on mixing AMD integrated and Nvidia video but lately the driver issues between the 2 seems to quieted down.

What OS are you planning on running? 32 or 64 bit.

 

[mrxkenny]

I see.. I'm planning on running vista 32 bit.

 

[Tyree]

I had a customer bring me one of those cases for a build but we sent it back. It is a VERY flimsy case w/many sharp edges.
2GB of RAM would be OK with 32Bit Vista but RAM is so cheap I'd go with 4GB.
Cheaper and both are PC6400
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) $48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB)$47
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

 

[mrxkenny]

hmm.. do you have any good cheap pc case you can recommend? and a power supply too?

 

[Wrench97]

32 Bit OS's have a mathematical limit to addressable ram space of 4Gig including system devices such as video cards and any other device needing address space. It will however see the 4gig in the Bios and report between 2.8 and 3.5 as usable usually around 3.2Gig.

As far as power I like at least 550w in a quality unit with any PCIe card this will give you plenty of head room to keep things cool and last a long time.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&Tpk=550vx
Or this is also a good unit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015

 

[mrxkenny]

Ah I guess I'll need a 64 bit for the ram to fully operate...

also I found another graphics card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150340

Is it better than the one above in turns of framerates and all?

ah nvm the graphics card needs another power supply which needs more power. dont think the motherboard above will be strong enough.


also will the black edition athlon you showed above able to overclock with the motherboard?

 

[Wrench97]

Yes the 9600GSO is a decent card.

Cases> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16811119068,N82E16811119047,N82E16811119115

 

[Tyree]

If you get a 9600GSO I would suggest a different brand than XFX.
The EVGA is cheaper and they have good customer support.
EVGA 9600 GSO $70 ($20 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130437
The cases Wrench97 listed are good quality and I'm a big fan of CoolerMaster cases but I will offer an alternative;
Antec Three Hundred $55 VERY nice case for the money and has excellent circulation.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042