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Hi,

I have never built a PC before just added some more RAM and changed graphics card, nothing much. I want to use this PC as a server, web server I think ... maybe later on a VOIP server so it needs to be powerfull. Can anyone tell me what they think of this build

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/132272
I guess I dont need to buy a audio card or graphics card as the motherboard has one and it doesnt need to be good its only a server, also I need to plug my wired router in, looks like its got the ethernet socket though
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CP-200-AM
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/120608
I might not need this much power but I might add some more RAM on the computer at a later date. Would I need more power, or is the 380W pointless
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/116755
Is the RAM compatable with the motherboard
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/127584
Does the motherboard fit in, I guess there all default sizes so they all fit, never built a PC so can you get cases wich dont fit, like line up with the ports
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=14&subcat=167

I think that is it. Do I need some kind of heatsink or fan. Do you recommend anything better

Thanks

The RAM is compatible with the motherboard and the motherboard will fit in your chosen case and it does indeed have a NIC integrated. That CPU is "Retail Boxed with Heatsink & Fan", thus you shouldn't need to buy a replacement unless you just want the additional cooling capabilities.

I forgot the CD Drive

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=10&subcat=114

Is this ok, so now I can load the OS up. I noticed this computer has got no IDE, it's all SATA looks like the PSU has 2 SATA ports so thats ok, motherboard says it includes 2 x Serial ATA cable I guess this is the same as SATA so I do not need to buy anything extra to connect my Hard Drive and CD-ROM can someone correct me on that.

Thanks

Yeh the motherboard will come with the sata data cable if it says so, motherboards I've bought have so I'm sure yours will.

So you are right, you don't need to purchase anything extra to get the drives hooked up.

After viewing one of the above companies delivery charge. I am chaning companies so the products have changed slightly. I tryed to match them as much as I could can you please tell me if they ok

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/124291
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/131755

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/136114
Changed processor to 2.5GHZ
Is this compatable, with the motherboard. I think it is can you just make sure

Thanks

The cd drive you listed, its IDE not SATA.

Oh yeah I didnt see that. I'm changing the drive completly though to this one

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/129551/

Still IDE but I think I the PSU has one IDE power lead and if I get this

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/123022

to connect it to the motherboard. Is this ok? Is the new processor I found better than the previous one?

Thanks

That caused me to be lazy and not really pay attention. That motherboard DOES have an IDE controller on it. So you can use that IDE cd/dvd drive you mentioned earlier.

The motherboard will come with an IDE cable too so you won't need to buy the rounded one unless you just want to.

Sorry I should of checked before I typed. Is the processor above better than my first choice?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CP-200-AM

better than

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/136114

and does that ebuyer one suppor the motherboard it looks like it but I might be wrong

Thanks

The "4800+" has a clock speed which is 200MHz faster. However, the version you have chosen from that seller states it's an "OEM" chip and that likely means you won't be getting a heatsink included with it.

The chip in itself is indeed better. The package is not.

As long as is it capatable. I forgot about the OEM stuff how is this any good

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/136634, supports AMD Socket AM2

Do I need another fan. Thats it now I guess
Thanks

Eh, it "supports" socket AM2. Meaning it will conform to the form factor. I don't know enough about Cooler Master's heatsinks (or that one in particular) to say more than this:

I would suggest you either get a heatsink that is reviewed or documented (by a reliable source) as being able to cool sufficiently, or just go the non-OEM route and use the stock heatsink.

If you are running this thing at stock speeds or 'slightly' higher you will be fine with the stock heatsink and save money. Decent aftermarket heatsinks cost more than it is worth for non overclockers, so I'd suggest getting a retail processor package.

I missread the charges and its fine now. So this is what I have come up with

back to the processor that I started with comes with a fan and heatsink
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CP-200-AM

and this SATA cd drive to load the OS system, as the motherboard has no IDE I was right at first. Im confusing myself

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=10&subcat=114

Its OEM so I dont get screws or anything? Shouldnt be to much of a problem I'll slot it in wire it up Im sure PSU and Motherboard will supply the cables and then I'll have to find some screws

This is complete. Is this ok. Thanks

Might come with screws. I've ordered OEM HDD's and optical drives that came with screws in the past.

Thanks for your help

No problem.

By the way, even if the optical drive doesn't come with screws, other components (especially your motherboard) will likely come with extra screws.

I think I found the RAM cheaper

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=8&subcat=813

Is this the same RAM, looks like it but I might be missing something. I did read I need to increase the voltage, I dont have any idea about this. It says you need to put it to about 2V the PSU says in the title V2.01 ... so I guess im ok

Thanks

When you boot your system, enter the BIOS setup. Refer to your motherboard manual to find the exact location, but somewhere in the Advanced and/or Hardware sections you will see a spot to increase frequencies and voltages.

Just be careful .

man your going to pay a lot for the ram
and you will need ram lots O ram
do you think 4 gb is enough