[Agafed]

Hi everybody!

I'm thinking of buying new parts in order to update my computer. I'm not very good with computer things so... I have some questions.

1) Will these parts work together properly?


Motherboard + CPU: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290443140301&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

RAM: http://cgi.ebay.com/4GB-2X-2GB-DDR3...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519383c7b6

Hard Drive: http://cgi.ebay.com/320GB-WESTERN-D...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2c308d4

Graphic Video Card: http://cgi.ebay.com/320GB-WESTERN-D...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2c308d4


I already have a Case and a Power Supply. How can I know if the case and specially the power supply will work with the new parts??

Of course, any advice, tip and/or recommendations are fully accepted!

Regards...

 

[Tyree]

Re: Will this work together?

It should work together but MSI is not a great choice for a Mobo and buying from E-Bay is not the best option.
The RAM may be OK but I prefer to use brands that I know to be good quality.
Your GPU link goes to the Hdd. Post the GPU and the brand & model of your PSU.

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Thank you for answering.

Here's now the correct link for the GPU: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390116239816&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Now, it's better buying from Best Buy, Circuit City or places like that?? Or which is the best option??

Which brand is better for Mobo? Asus? Intel?

And do I have to open the computer to see the PSU brand and model or there's other way??

Thanks!!

 

[Tyree]

Re: Will this work together?

Newegg is the best online hardware source.

Asus & Gigabyte are good Mobo's.
You will need to remove the case to see the label on the PSU. It should have a brand name and part number on the label.
What brand & model is the case you want to use? I also noticed you have an IDE Hdd listed. SATA would be a much better choice.

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Thank you for your help.

I think I'm going to follow your recommendation of buying brands, so I was thinking of spending a little bit less of money.

So I was thinking of the following:

CPU & Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.436070

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...810-Index-_-InternalHardDrives-_-22136358-L0A

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-070810-Index-_-DesktopMemory-_-20145195-L03C

GPU: didn't find a reasonable price in Newegg http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390116239816&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

As I said, I want to use the same PSU and Case. The PSU says:

ATX-450W
Voltage: 110 - 220
Current: 8A - 4A
Frequency: 50 - 60 HZ

And the case it's "Colors-it", and I don't have more specifications of it.

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Sorry I found the Video Cards on Newegg... but there are lots of brands there! I want to pay around $80... which brand is better??

MSI? HIS? GigaByte? Sparkle? Sapphire? Asus? Jaton Corporation? EVGA? PNY? Galaxy?

Thanks!

 

[CBMerling]

Re: Will this work together?

Sorry I found the Video Cards on Newegg... but there are lots of brands there! I want to pay around $80... which brand is better??

MSI? HIS? GigaByte? Sparkle? Sapphire? Asus? Jaton Corporation? EVGA? PNY? Galaxy?

Thanks!

This one looks decent; for you price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102900

Plus it has a HDMI port and DX 11 if you want to use it.

Sapphire and XFX are my preferred brands. Although XFX is usually expensive.

Here is another option, that I have posted.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=ati_radeon_4650-_-14-150-433-_-Product

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Ok. I liked them. And will all these parts work good enough with a 450W PSU??

 

[CBMerling]

Re: Will this work together?

These should do good for the system. Look at them and the rebates. Tried to find you some deals.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

The Corsair one is nice, but most expensive. But IMO, the other two arent that bad. Just depends on your budget. The OCZ Fatality would be the second choice.

But I would do more than 450W. Atleast 500W, but just an opinion.

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

Go with the 550vx Corsair it's more dependable.
The M4A785TD-V EVO Takes DDR3 ram not DDR2 > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190

HD4670 video card> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102855

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

The Corsair one is nice, but most expensive. But IMO, the other two arent that bad. Just depends on your budget. The OCZ Fatality would be the second choice.

But I would do more than 450W. Atleast 500W, but just an opinion.

The stealthstream is better then the Fatality, the fatality your paying for the name and the light the guts are not as well made.

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Thank you for the whole advices, specially the one of the RAM.

Now, I don't do any gaming with my computer... I want to be able of run programs such as AutoCAD, Sony Vegas, Firefox, iTunes, MSN and JDownloader (maybe some of them at the same time) and also be able to watch 1080p videos SMOOTHLY... will be all these components enough??

Now I have another question. I live in Costa Rica, but I'm gonna be in the USA for a couple of weeks this month, so I will be able of bring them to my country. I will have to put my baggage in the Airports's X-Rays Machines... is there any caution I'll need with all these products? They can get damage or something like that?

Thanks!!

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

A lot will have already been xrayed when they come into the country through the ports so I don't see an issue xraying them on the way out

For what your using the PC for you could actually drop the video card down some to a 4550 passively cooled card > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125250

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Ok, I think I have everything clear right now! Thank all of you so much!

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Oh, sorry again, I forgot something. I have Windows XP and I would like to continue using it. If i buy all these parts, can I still install this OS??

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

XP will run on it, depending on the version you have OEM or Retail will make the difference if it will reactivate on the new system, OEM licenses are only good for the PC(read motherboard) first installed on, Retail licenses can be install on another PC if removed from the previous PC.

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Ok, perfect since mine is Retail.

Now, I found this Card Reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...EMC-070810-Index-_-CardReaders-_-20223103-L0E

I think it's a nice extra and it's really cheap. If I'm ok, it's installed such as an Optical Drive right?

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

I've used that one before, it's actually the only Rosewill item I've used without a problem, but for heavy use I would go with a Koutech unit> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162024

 

[Agafed]

Re: Will this work together?

Ok, nice, I'll think about it.

Now I think all my questions are clear. Thank you very much for your answers!

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Will this work together?

Let us know how you make out.