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

[panoramicendtime]

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.

 

[airis2001]

Ummm, what CPU are you going to use?

 

[EazyJeezy]

Which processor are you getting?

 

[panoramicendtime]

Sorry guys forgot a couple components, have added them to original post now.

 

[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.

 

[panoramicendtime]

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.

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.

 

[LordPhoenix]

Antec / Lian Li.

 

[mrwxyz]

u dont need to get a dual channel kit....getting two seperate 512 dimms will be cheaper

 

[kaizersose]

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

 

[panoramicendtime]

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...

 

[PizzaDude]

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.

 

[nick1985]

nforce3 150 = :thumbsdown:

you can get nforce3 250's for cheaper than that.

 

[So]

^--- agreed. Also, look into an nForce3 250 board, the chipset is much better and the price is similar.

 

[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.

 

[nick1985]

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.

that sucks. the nforce3 250 is cheaper and faster.