Before I Buy: Are these parts compatible?

Post » Sat May 12, 2012 12:10 am

Tower:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138318

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
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Post » Sat May 12, 2012 5:45 am

Tower:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138318

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
The RAM, CPU, and MOBO are all compatable, so you're all set there. The only problem is that that power supply might be a bit weak for that card. Looking at the reviews for the 6850, someone said they had a 550 watt psu go bad on them, the one you have is only 430 which seems quite low, so you might want to consider a 600+. I'm not an expert however, there are other factors that go into deciding on a PSU. Maybe someone else could give you a better answer? Or if you just want to be safe/in a hurry, buy a higher end PSU because better safe than sorry.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017. The PSU is the one part you don't want to cheap out on, since one blowout could potentially fry your entire rig.
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Post » Sat May 12, 2012 1:02 am

The RAM, CPU, and MOBO are all compatable, so you're all set there. The only problem is that that power supply might be a bit weak for that card. Looking at the reviews for the 6850, someone said they had a 550 watt psu go bad on them, the one you have is only 430 which seems quite low, so you might want to consider a 600+. I'm not an expert however, there are other factors that go into deciding on a PSU. Maybe someone else could give you a better answer? Or if you just want to be safe/in a hurry, buy a higher end PSU because better safe than sorry.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017. The PSU is the one part you don't want to cheap out on, since one blowout could potentially fry your entire rig.
ah intresting, if i get that one will it be compatible with the rest?
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Post » Sat May 12, 2012 10:08 am

ah intresting, if i get that one will it be compatible with the rest?
There's no real compatibility concerns when it comes to PSU. You just want to make sure it gets enough energy to all your parts consistently. The biggest worry you'll have as far as "compatibility" is concerned, is making sure it has a 12v 6pin connector to go to your high end GPU, which that one does. The real issue is not getting enough/safe power to your rig, otherwise blow outs can occur. I'm not a fancy computer doctor when it comes to wattage/volt calculations however. There is the http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1247846-the-community-tech-thread-no-109/ where all the smart people hang out and give out computer build advice, as well as other trouble shooting tips.

Feel free to repost your question there, it'll get a well informed answer eventually. If you want to order while it's still "Black Thursday" on Newegg, I'd just say go ahead and place your order with or without my recommendation. There's always time to return your part later if someone gives you a more informed opinion.
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Post » Sat May 12, 2012 9:32 am

You're going to be pushing it with that PSU, if it runs at all. Even if it does, you'll be maxing out the PSU which is never a good thing. Also, it offers no room for upgrade in the future if more power hungry components come out. My advice, don't skimp on the PSU, save a little money and get a better and more powerful one.
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