Everything ok on this AM2 rig?

mr poo

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Just about to build my first computer and I've decided on the following spec, does anything look ok? Will the memory work ok with the mobo etc? The rig is going to be mainly used for music - playback/ripping/encoding so a quiet computer is a must, but I'll be running photoshop/quark etc on it as well. I'm a bit of a n00b at this so I'm a little bit wary of going AM2 so early but I want as up to date computer as possible and proably don't want to wait for conroe.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4400+ 2.20GHz (Socket AM2) (or maybe 4000)
MSI K9N Platinum nForce 570 socket AM2 retail
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 ZX PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBZX) (MY-011-GS)
Asus 7600GS SILENT 512MB DDR2 PCI-E
RME DIGI 96/8 PAD 24 Bit/96 kHz 8 Channel, Stereo Analog I/O, S/PDIF Cable & ADAT PCI Audiocard
Antec P180 Black SPCR Advanced Super Mid Tower - No PSU
Antec Phantom 500GB Atx12v V2.01 500w 20or24pin Psu
Western Digital WD740GD 74GB "Raptor" 10,000RPM SATA/150 8MB Cache - OEM
Western Digital Caviar SE16 Hard Disk Drive 400GB Serial ATA 150 7200RPM 16MB Cache
Mitsumi FA 404M 7in1 USB 2.0 Floppy & Media Drive - Black (HD-002-MI)
Plextor PX-755A 16x16 Dual Layer DVD±RW ReWriter (Beige/Black) - Retail (CD-033-PL)

+ adding existing 200gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 200GB ST3200827A ATA-100 8MB Cache - OEM

Everything look ok?
 
Stelly said:
I would go with a Seasonic PSU mate
and a creative sound card ;)

Stelly
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I don't really want to go with the Creative to be honest, I always thought they were more suited towards gaming. Is that Seasonic quiet? I read that non Antec PSUs can be a bit of a tight fit in the P180.

Other than than is everything ok? the main thing I'm worried about it the memory working with the mobo really.
 
The memory should be fine. As for the PSU, I know what you mean about other PSUs (other than Antec) being a tight fit. I recently purchased a Tagan 580w modular and I've got to cut the back of the case (where the PSU is) for the PSU to fit. :rolleyes:
 
mr poo said:
I don't really want to go with the Creative to be honest, I always thought they were more suited towards gaming. Is that Seasonic quiet? I read that non Antec PSUs can be a bit of a tight fit in the P180.

Other than than is everything ok? the main thing I'm worried about it the memory working with the mobo really.
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Seasonic are really quiet mate... as for Creative, yes I guess its personal preference :)

Stelly
 
I have a Tagan 580W modular, and it fits, fine, but i had to move that back lower chamber fan to the opposite side of the metal plate that the braket is attached to.
 
Is there any isues with the Antec PSU or is it just down to preference again? presumably 500w be enough to power all that...
 
Azza said:
I have a Tagan 580W modular, and it fits, fine, but i had to move that back lower chamber fan to the opposite side of the metal plate that the braket is attached to.
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I was thinking about doing that, but do the hard drives fit ok down there?

Would it be possible for you to take a picture?
 
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