This is the first time i've ever built my own computer, so i just need to know if i've got everything i need, and if it's all compatible. I don't want any problems during installation. I've got over 1500 quids worth of stuff in my OcUK cart and all i need is an expert's approval before i make the order.
I think i've checked everything but i need to be sure.
Spec:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+
Mobo: DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D
PSU: Hiper Type R 580W Modular
RAM: Ocz 2Gb PC3200 Dual Channel Platinum Series
GPU: PowerColor ATi Radeon X1900XTX
HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 250Gb SATA2 16Mb Cache
DVD: Pioneer DVR-111D 16 x 16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
(Will also be using a HP DVD±RW drive from current comp)
Case: Thermaltake VB1000SWS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Silver
Monitor: Viewsonic VX2025 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor
CPU Cooler: Scythe Ninja; 120mm Akasa Amber Fan; Artic Silver 5
GPU Cooler: Zalman VF900
I'm also buying a Logitech G5 mouse, a Steelpad S&S mousepad and acopy of Windows XP Home. I'll be using my Saitek Eclipse keyboard from my current setup.
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So is there anything wrong with this build? For a start, am i missing anything? Is my mobo compatible with all my hardware, and vice versa? Is my PSU powerful enough to handle everything? Any other problems?
This will be such a load off my mind to finally get upgraded, and i don't plan on doing it again for a long while.
Spent all of today looking round a couple forums (this one mainly) reading threads about what's best etc. And been looking round OcUK at all the hardware.
I'm happy with my choices.
So if any of you guys could give me the go-ahead i'd very much appreciate it. Similarly, if i'm doing something wrong i'd be glad if you'd point it out.
Thanks.
~Ragnaros

Spec:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+
Mobo: DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D
PSU: Hiper Type R 580W Modular
RAM: Ocz 2Gb PC3200 Dual Channel Platinum Series
GPU: PowerColor ATi Radeon X1900XTX
HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 250Gb SATA2 16Mb Cache
DVD: Pioneer DVR-111D 16 x 16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
(Will also be using a HP DVD±RW drive from current comp)
Case: Thermaltake VB1000SWS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Silver
Monitor: Viewsonic VX2025 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor
CPU Cooler: Scythe Ninja; 120mm Akasa Amber Fan; Artic Silver 5
GPU Cooler: Zalman VF900
I'm also buying a Logitech G5 mouse, a Steelpad S&S mousepad and acopy of Windows XP Home. I'll be using my Saitek Eclipse keyboard from my current setup.
...
So is there anything wrong with this build? For a start, am i missing anything? Is my mobo compatible with all my hardware, and vice versa? Is my PSU powerful enough to handle everything? Any other problems?
This will be such a load off my mind to finally get upgraded, and i don't plan on doing it again for a long while.


So if any of you guys could give me the go-ahead i'd very much appreciate it. Similarly, if i'm doing something wrong i'd be glad if you'd point it out.

Thanks.

~Ragnaros