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About to order a new PC - is this all compatible?

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panoramicendtime

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RAIDMAX Black 10-bay Case with 420W Power Supply, Model "ATX-822WBP" -RETAIL

Lite-On 8X Double Layer DVD+/-RW Drive w/ NERO and PowerDVD Software, Model SOHW-832S BLK, OEM

Maxtor 160GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model 6Y160P0, OEM Drive Only

ORtek MCK-8500 BLK OfficeMdeia Elite Keyboard PS/2 103keys -RETAIL

SONY SDM-S74/B 17" LCD Monitor -RETAIL

AOpen "AK89 Max" nForce3 150 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a - OEM

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK

AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor - Retail

Kingston ValueRAM Dual Channel Kit 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail


I am mainly concerned about mobo/cpu etc, I know the keyboard and monitor and that sort of thing will be compatible. I am also pretty sure it's all good, but before I take the plunge I want to try and make sure. Thanks...

Edit: Good call airis, I forgot to copy/paste my cpu and ram, they are there now.
 
Obviously you're going for cheap here, but I'd highly reccomend that you get a different case/PSU. Raidmax cases/PSUs are known for being of very poor quality, and looking at the power suppy specifically, it's major specs(3.3v and 12v ratings) when compared to a known high-quality power supply, in this case Antec's Smart Power line(their low-end line even), the ratings on that "420w" power supply are equivilent to a 250w Smart Power. That power supply will give you troubles to no end, downgrade on the CPU or something and get a better case/PSU.
 
Originally posted by: ViRGE
Obviously you're going for cheap here, but I'd highly reccomend that you get a different case/PSU. Raidmax cases/PSUs are known for being of very poor quality, and looking at the power suppy specifically, it's major specs(3.3v and 12v ratings) when compared to a known high-quality power supply, in this case Antec's Smart Power line(their low-end line even), the ratings on that "420w" power supply are equivilent to a 250w Smart Power. That power supply will give you troubles to no end, downgrade on the CPU or something and get a better case/PSU.
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Can you reccomend a better case? Things I'm looking for are a good PSU (not that I know how to tell the difference past the number of watts), more than 2 fans, decent aestetics, and preferably under or around $75. Thanks for the advice.
 
case for under $75?

antec slk 3700 (<-- i think thats right). i have built a couple of systems with these. good quality ps, quiet and easy to put together. should be $75 or so at newegg

edit: here
 
What's the quality like on Aspire cases? The brand was reccomended by a coworker, and while more expensive and less attractive than Raidmax, they're not too bad in either of those directions...
 
Trust us...get an Antec case.

Solid, simple, quiet. And the power supplies ROCK. 🙂

I just got this one and it's sweet. It's not huge and I like the older style Antecs over the newer models.

I got mine for $75 shipped, check out pricegrabber for the best price on it.
 
^--- agreed. Also, look into an nForce3 250 board, the chipset is much better and the price is similar.
 
Thanks guys...I ordered it last night and did go with an Antec case, however, I didn't see the mobo advice in time. Still I'm sure the 150 will be fine. Anyway I appreciate all the advice you guys gave.
 
Originally posted by: panoramicendtime
Thanks guys...I ordered it last night and did go with an Antec case, however, I didn't see the mobo advice in time. Still I'm sure the 150 will be fine. Anyway I appreciate all the advice you guys gave.
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that sucks. the nforce3 250 is cheaper and faster.
 
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