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Rob Black

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I’m in the process of building a new computer. I just wanted to know if everything was compatible before I hit the “Submit order” button

Here is what I will be using from my old computer

MegaRAID SCSI U320, PCI Express Raid Card, 128MB
http://www.lsi.com/storage_home/pro.../megaraid_scsi/megaraid_scsi_3202e/index.html

4 GB of CORSAIR ValueSelect 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145527

Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023

2 HP U320 74GB SCSI Hard Drives 15k RPM & (2) 80 to 68PIN SCA Adapters. I also have the appropriate scsi cables w/ terminators. I will be also using my current DVD drive




Here is what I will be purchasing this weekend:

eVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130071

DFI INFINITY 975X Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136168

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003


LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811112099


Everything should play together nicely, no? I’m open to suggestions/modifications on how to improve this build (if needed)

What do you guys think?
:D
 
Get a new PSU. Check out the recommended PSUs in the PSU Buying guide over at the PSU forums:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1045259

If you want to OC, get some g.skill DDR2-800 ram ($210 for 2GB at the egg). Also, dont forget the AS5. If you want better speeds, get an aftermarket cooler like the scythe ninja plus or tuniq tower.

If you don't want to get a new PSU nor want to OC, you're choices are fine the way they are.
 
Agreed, that TT psu isn't exactly great. Also, you know you need to run Windows x64 or some sort of 'nix to see all 4gb of RAM, right?
 
Slartibartfast said:
Agreed, that TT psu isn't exactly great. Also, you know you need to run Windows x64 or some sort of 'nix to see all 4gb of RAM, right?
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Yes, I will be installing Windows XP x64. There shouldn’t be any driver issues with x64 and the 8800GTS right? All I do mostly is some occasional video editing, rip DVD’s into Divx, and play games
 
Rob Black said:
Yes, I will be installing Windows XP x64. There shouldn’t be any driver issues with x64 and the 8800GTS right? All I do mostly is some occasional video editing, rip DVD’s into Divx, and play games
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Should be ok, the only driver issues I've had with x64 are for my M-Audio 5.1. I run a 7600gt currently and never had a problem with it.
 
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