Solve : New build and some help with components?

1.	Solve : New build and some help with components?
Answer» Hiya there! Made a post here a few days ago about my computer not working. I got plenty of help, but I just couldn't seem to identify/fix the problem. So, I'm going to BUY some new stuff! It's mainly going to be used for gaming. I don't require the very best, but I do require something stable that won't break down and fry everything when I turn the comp on for the first time. I don't know much about overclocking, so I don't think I'll be doing that. I'd like to have the option to, though. Also, I need the graphics card to support SM 3.0. Budget is around $1,000. Here's what I'm thinking: CPU: Intel E6300 or E6400 (depending on what you think) Mobo: mounted on an Asus P5B, P965 motherboard RAM: with 2x Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2, 1024MB GPU: GeForce 7600 GT (Probably an XFX, GDDR3 XXX) PSU: Hiper ATX 530W, 4xSATA, 2XPCI-E, 20/24pin Now, a few questions: Is the RAM compatible with the mobo? And is it possible to use normal DDR instead of DDR II (guessing not)? Is the PSU enough to power the whole thingy, or should I up it to a 580W? Can I use old 300W PSUs to help, and if so, how do I connect them (make them start up, etc)? Can I run normal SATA disks, or need I SATA II? At the MOMENT I have 2x 160 GB IDE HDD SATA, 7200 rpm ones. Would be a shame if I couldn't use them. If I need a SATA II disk, what about aSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 16MB 7200 rpm? Thanks for reading, hope I get plenty o' comments! // Dan Edit: Noticed better RAM for a cheaper cost, updated the component list.Quote Is the RAM compatible with the mobo? And is it possible to use normal DDR instead of DDR II (guessing not)? Go to www.crucial.com and see EXACTLY what you need. Now is not the time to be guessing. Quote Is the PSU enough to power the whole thingy, or should I up it to a 580W? Can I use old 300W PSUs to help, and if so, how do I connect them (make them start up, etc)? A cheap 800 w power supply is worse than a quality 400 w. If you don't spend at least $50 for a name brand power supply, you're wasting your money and risk damaging your expensive components. Think Antec and www.newegg.com Quote Can I run normal SATA disks, or need I SATA II? At the moment I have 2x 160 GB IDE HDD SATA, 7200 rpm ones. Would be a shame if I couldn't use them. SATA drives are backward compatable, so no need to invest in something you already have. Quote Go to www.crucial.com and see EXACTLY what you need. Now is not the time to be guessing. I did go there, but I could HARDLY understand anything... But in all HONESTLY, I see no reason why these RAM sticks I've chosen wouldn't fit/work... Or am I wrong? Quote A cheap 800 w power supply is worse than a quality 400 w. If you don't spend at least $50 for a name brand power supply, you're wasting your money and risk damaging your expensive components. Think Antec and www.newegg.com I heard many good things about Hiper's PSUs. But I think I'll go with the 580W, just to be sure (even though it costs $100). Quote SATA drives are backward compatable, so no need to invest in something you already have. Great to hear, thanks! Saves me some good money. // DanDDR2 would be needed, but it must be installed in pairs to get the dual CHANNEL effect. Let us know how it goes.I see, thanks! So, exceeding the budget just a little bit (), I decided on this: Intel E6400, on an Asus P5W DH Deluxe, I975X, Socket-775, ATX, SATAIIx7, Dual-GbLAN, DDR2, 2xPCI-Ex16 2x Corsair Value Select PC5300 DDR2 1024MB (getting a good deal on these) Hiper Type-M HPU-4M580 - PSU - 580 Watt Gainward GeForce 7950GT 256MB,1,2ns DDR3, PCI-Express, "BP7950GT-256-GS-TV-DD" Going for a 7950GT isntead of a 7600GT one, a much more expensive (and hopefully better ) mobo, 5300 instead of 4200 RAM, and a 580W instead of a 530W PSU. Keeping me old normal SATA HDDs, fans, and me carcass. Any last thoughts before I order? Thanks for the help! // DanIf it's too fast for you just send it on over here. Sounds like a good system. Let us know.

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Hiya there!

Made a post here a few days ago about my computer not working. I got plenty of help, but I just couldn't seem to identify/fix the problem. So, I'm going to BUY some new stuff!

It's mainly going to be used for gaming. I don't require the very best, but I do require something stable that won't break down and fry everything when I turn the comp on for the first time. I don't know much about overclocking, so I don't think I'll be doing that. I'd like to have the option to, though. Also, I need the graphics card to support SM 3.0.
Budget is around $1,000.

Here's what I'm thinking:

CPU: Intel E6300 or E6400 (depending on what you think)
Mobo: mounted on an Asus P5B, P965 motherboard
RAM: with 2x Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2, 1024MB
GPU: GeForce 7600 GT (Probably an XFX, GDDR3 XXX)
PSU: Hiper ATX 530W, 4xSATA, 2XPCI-E, 20/24pin

Now, a few questions:
Is the RAM compatible with the mobo? And is it possible to use normal DDR instead of DDR II (guessing not)?
Is the PSU enough to power the whole thingy, or should I up it to a 580W? Can I use old 300W PSUs to help, and if so, how do I connect them (make them start up, etc)?
Can I run normal SATA disks, or need I SATA II? At the MOMENT I have 2x 160 GB IDE HDD SATA, 7200 rpm ones. Would be a shame if I couldn't use them.
If I need a SATA II disk, what about aSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 16MB 7200 rpm?

Thanks for reading, hope I get plenty o' comments!
// Dan

Edit: Noticed better RAM for a cheaper cost, updated the component list.Quote

Is the RAM compatible with the mobo? And is it possible to use normal DDR instead of DDR II (guessing not)?

Go to www.crucial.com and see EXACTLY what you need. Now is not the time to be guessing.

Quote

Is the PSU enough to power the whole thingy, or should I up it to a 580W? Can I use old 300W PSUs to help, and if so, how do I connect them (make them start up, etc)?

A cheap 800 w power supply is worse than a quality 400 w. If you don't spend at least $50 for a name brand power supply, you're wasting your money and risk damaging your expensive components. Think Antec and www.newegg.com

Quote

Can I run normal SATA disks, or need I SATA II? At the moment I have 2x 160 GB IDE HDD SATA, 7200 rpm ones. Would be a shame if I couldn't use them.

SATA drives are backward compatable, so no need to invest in something you already have.

Quote

Go to www.crucial.com and see EXACTLY what you need. Now is not the time to be guessing.

I did go there, but I could HARDLY understand anything...
But in all HONESTLY, I see no reason why these RAM sticks I've chosen wouldn't fit/work... Or am I wrong?

Quote

A cheap 800 w power supply is worse than a quality 400 w. If you don't spend at least $50 for a name brand power supply, you're wasting your money and risk damaging your expensive components. Think Antec and www.newegg.com

I heard many good things about Hiper's PSUs. But I think I'll go with the 580W, just to be sure (even though it costs $100).

Quote

SATA drives are backward compatable, so no need to invest in something you already have.

Great to hear, thanks! Saves me some good money.

// DanDDR2 would be needed, but it must be installed in pairs to get the dual CHANNEL effect.

Let us know how it goes.I see, thanks!

So, exceeding the budget just a little bit (), I decided on this:

Intel E6400, on an
Asus P5W DH Deluxe, I975X, Socket-775, ATX, SATAIIx7, Dual-GbLAN, DDR2, 2xPCI-Ex16
2x Corsair Value Select PC5300 DDR2 1024MB (getting a good deal on these)
Hiper Type-M HPU-4M580 - PSU - 580 Watt
Gainward GeForce 7950GT 256MB,1,2ns DDR3, PCI-Express, "BP7950GT-256-GS-TV-DD"

Going for a 7950GT isntead of a 7600GT one, a much more expensive (and hopefully better ) mobo, 5300 instead of 4200 RAM, and a 580W instead of a 530W PSU.
Keeping me old normal SATA HDDs, fans, and me carcass.

Any last thoughts before I order?

Thanks for the help!
// DanIf it's too fast for you just send it on over here.

Sounds like a good system. Let us know.

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