First Build-Compatability & Power Supply

[Aslynima]

This is the build I'm looking at right now. I don't have a power supply or any cooling supplies..This is the first time I've built a computer, and I need to know if these parts are compatible with each other..Also, some suggestions on cooling & power supply would be a tremendous help!! Thanks to anyone who helps!

Case <3
CPU
Motherboard
Memory
Hard Drive #1
Hard Drive#2
Video/Graphics Card

Thanks again!!:heart:

 

[DSF]

I think you'll find people more willing to help if they don't have to click on a separate link for each component.

Also, it's tough to give reasonable suggestions without knowing your budget and the intended use of the machine. I'd fill out the questions in the stickied thread Blain wrote.

 

[Denithor]

Nice choices in CPU, motherboard and harddrives. The case I won't comment on, if you like it go for it. But the other choices, well, there are better options.

EVGA GTX 260 $179.99 - $20MIR (also includes free copy of CoD:WaW)

Much better card & cheaper than the one you picked above.

Corsair 3x2GB DDR3-1333 $95 - $20MIR

Far better deal on memory. Note: even if you're into heavy overclocking, this RAM will take you as high as 4.44GHz (20x222, 6x222) without having to overclock your RAM speed.

Regarding the PSU, just grab this Corsair 650TX for $75 (after $20MIR). More than enough power even for dual GTX 260s on an overclocked i7 system.

 

[somethingsketchy]

Originally posted by: Denithor
EVGA GTX 260 $179.99 - $20MIR (also includes free copy of CoD:WaW)

+1

Considering you've dumped a good chunk of money into the case, a graphics card such as the 250 is a joke - a slap in the face more like - a GTX 260 or higher would be much more beneficial to the build. Sorry to hit ya with reality, but for what the 250 is modeled after, I would not recommend it for an Core i7 build. Maybe as a starter graphics card for someone new to gaming, but not for a relatively powerful build.

My .02

 

[octopus41092]

Woulda gone with an HD4870 instead.