New Computer

[LaPistola]

here are the parts I'm looking at for my new computer, can someone please take a look and spot check it for me, just to be sure everything is compatible, or that nothing is missing
Just tell me and i can get more specs
Mobo-Model Brand Intel Model BOXD975XBX2KR Supported CPU CPU Socket Type LGA 775 CPU Type Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium EE / Pentium FSB 1066/800MHz Supported CPU Technologies Hyper-Threading Technology Chipsets North Bridge Intel 975X South Bridge Intel ICH7R Memory Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin Memory Standard DDR2 800 Maximum Memory Supported 8GB Dual Channel Supported Yes Expansion Slots AGP Slots None PCI Express x16 3 (1 electrical x16 or x8, 1 electrical x8, 1 electrical x4) PCI Slots 2 Storage Devices PATA 1 x ATA100 up to 2 Devices SATA 3Gb/s 8 SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 Matrix RAID Onboard Video Onboard Video Chipset None Onboard Audio Audio Channels 8 Channels Onboard LAN Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps Rear Panel Ports PS/2 2 COM 1 LPT 1 USB 4 x USB 2.0 IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a S/PDIF Out 1x Optical and 1x Coaxial Audio Ports 5 Ports Onboard USB Onboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 ports Onboard 1394 Onboard 1394 1 x 1394 connector supports 1 port Physical Spec Form Factor ATX Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6" Windows Vista Certified for Features Power Pin 24 Pin Packaging Package Contents BOXD975XBX2KR
Driver Disk
User Manual
Software Disk
2 x Floppy Drive Diskette
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
4 x SATA Cable
4-pin to SATA Power Cable
USB Bracket Manufacturer Warranty Parts 3 years limited Labor 3 years limited

[lynx]

As mentioned in your other thread, the SAS drive is not compatible.

If you want a fast drive without requiring an SAS adapter you will need to get a WD Raptor. Even though it is only SATA I, there aren't any drives currently capable of attaining sufficiently high media transfer rates to make much difference. The faster seek times will more than make up for that.

Before getting an extra CPU cooler check what things are like with the standard offering. If you aren't satisfied it's a minor operation to replace it later.

[LaPistola]

ooo i forgot a power supply, but i may have one lying around...no damn it, what wattage do you think i need 500?
Edit- oh yeah and i replaced the 15,000 rpm hd for the 10,000 rpm one specified above

[zapjb]

Wattage doesn't make a PSU good or bad.

[LaPistola]

I full realize that, I'm just not sure what it would need to run it

I was looking at this one- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182044

[zapjb]

Rosewill isn't quality.

[S!X]

Rosewill isn't quality.

Agreed, go with a corsair 520W modular psu.

[LaPistola]

So this one is good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001

Be aware that this unit comes with only qty 2 modular dual SATA power cables, it is easy to miss this. Corsair should have used qty 3 if not 4 as a minimum. What happens when you need to hook up qty 3 hard disk drives and a couple SATA DVD burners? The molex connectors do not do me any good here. I don't see anywhere on Corsair's web site or at Newegg where I can order extra modular cables for this Power Supply.

Shit, I'm up to $1,200 thats a lot

[lynx]

So this one is good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001

Be aware that this unit comes with only qty 2 modular dual SATA power cables, it is easy to miss this. Corsair should have used qty 3 if not 4 as a minimum. What happens when you need to hook up qty 3 hard disk drives and a couple SATA DVD burners? The molex connectors do not do me any good here. I don't see anywhere on Corsair's web site or at Newegg where I can order extra modular cables for this Power Supply.

Shit, I'm up to $1,200 thats a lot

Take a look at what that actually says:
"qty 2 modular dual SATA power cables"

In other words you can power 4 sata drives, which would be obvious if you had the cable. It is pretty clear that this particular reviewer hasn't actually bought one of these.
Many drives also have conventional 4-pin molex connectors, and all the SATA dvd drives I've seen either have molex connectors or adapter cables, so his claim of "Tech Level:high" is obviously erroneous too.

[LaPistola]

Thanks for all your help lynx