Hi, building computer, have all parts picked out, need help to check compatibility.

[awsskater892]

Hi, Im building a computer, Can anyone help me and tell me if evrything here is compattible, because Im not to good with compatibility. thanks -Nick

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Toledo 2000MHz HT 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail

Motherboard: ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD - Retail

Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Disc drivestwo of these) NEC Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM

Memory: CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail


Videocard: SAPPHIRE 100153L Radeon X1800GTO2 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

Soundcard: soundblaster 24bit live

Firewire: have a firewire card

Case: ASPIRE X-DISCOVERY-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Windows: Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2 - OEM

 

[i_am_a_newbie]

Yes, it seems good. However, upgrade on stock cooling for your processor, I suggest a Zalman, they're about 30 bucks and they're miles better and much more quiet.

Also, I sincerely hope that case does NOT come with a power supply; as ASPIRE is known for their junk PSU's, especially ones that come with their cases. Go with an Enermax, Forton, Antec, Ultra, etc.

 

[wolfram]

I agree. You need a better power supply, unless you wanna fry your components using a weak power supply.

Since you'll have a powerful, power hungry system, I recommend this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104934

It's a little expensive, but REALLY worth it.

 

[awsskater892]

Yes, I will be purchasing a new power supply I just didnt add it to that list. Are you sure Im gonna need a new heat spreader for the processer? Im not going to overclock, I dont need to with the dual 2.2ghz, so Will it really heat up that much? but if you say it will be alot quiter then I guess its worth it. Anyone else have a ny different ideas??

 

[CrossFire851]

The retail processer comes with a heat sink and fan that should be more then enough at stock speeds.

 

[AMDIsTheBest010]

yea, ive never had any problems with sound or heat issues with stock cooling.

...AMD

 

[mailpup]

I have an AMD Athlon FX-55 with stock heatsink and fan. I don't overclock either. It's been fine for about a year and a half.