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Nov 10 2006

I think I’ve finally found components for a budget gaming computer under $600, but is it compatible?

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Brane asked:


This is my fifth time posting a question on here within the last couple of days, and I have taken into consideration each and every answer I’ve received, which has led me to this final question…. is everything I have compatible with each other?

Motherboard and RAM combo: BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail — and — OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N10662GK - Retail
Price: $109.98 [there's also a $10 MIRB]
Links: MoBo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138122
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227178

Processor and Hard Drive Combo: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7200 - Retail —and — HITACHI Deskstar P7K500 HDP725050GLA360 (0A35415) 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Price: $174.98
Links: Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145215

Video Card: CHAINTECH GSE96GTC GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Price: $124.99 [plus $25 MIRB]
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814145152

Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply - Retail
Price: $69.99 [plus $15 MIRB]
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

CD/DVD Burner: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04 - OEM
Price: $23.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106263

PCI Case Cooler Fan: Rosewill RFX-100B 90mm PCI Slot Case Cooler - Retail
Price: $6.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200019

Case, Mouse and Keyboard Combo: Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail —and— Logitech 967973-0403 Black PS/2 Standard Deluxe 250 Desktop Mouse Included - OEM
Price: $49.99
Link: Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068 — and — Keyboard & mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126017

Total Price: $560.91
Shipping: $44.16
Grand Total: $605.07

[I have an OEM windows xp professional 32bit disc already]

Thoughts?

Compatible?

Workable?

I don’t really care about SLI or Crossfire for now, I can always buy a new computer. :]

When I have money of course…
I took your advice about the power supply, and it actually costs less now, for a stronger power supply. :]

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