n00b here my computer work?

[Ferrari]

Hey was wondering would these parts go together if so or if not how, i dont have a clue how to check compatibility thanks!

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?MBB-P45842 - motherboard (bundle)

http://www.logicalstep.co.uk/product...roducts_id=103 -PSU strong enough?

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...html?NOV-98GT5 - graphics card

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?LG-GGCH20L - BDVD drive

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?CRE-30SB05 - sound card

http://www.planetmicro.co.uk/product...ckcode=M002085 - case

I have not decided what storage to get but any advice is welcome

[staffsMike]

PSU sounds terrible. Get yourself a Corsair 450W VX. It will do the job fine.

That case.. not to my taste. If you are new to building I would get something that is known to be easy to work with.
With that sort of money I would get the coolermaster CM-690 or Antec Solo.

The motherboard / CPU/ RAM bundle is OK but MSI are the budget end of things. I would rather go for a cheaper CPU such as the E5200 pentium dual core and an Asus P5Q PRO which are very easy to work and build with.

4GB of DDR2 RAM if around £46 on www.scan.co.uk/todayonly. And mentioning scan I would use them for you all of the parts mentioned. Better prices and great customer service.

I wouldn't bother with the sound card the motherboard will have more than adequate onboad sound.

Storage, a Western digital 640GB Caviar Blue is awesome at around £45 on that today only page.

[crazyfool]

I concur

[Ferrari]

PSU sounds terrible. Get yourself a Corsair 450W VX. It will do the job fine.

That case.. not to my taste. If you are new to building I would get something that is known to be easy to work with.
With that sort of money I would get the coolermaster CM-690 or Antec Solo.

The motherboard / CPU/ RAM bundle is OK but MSI are the budget end of things. I would rather go for a cheaper CPU such as the E5200 pentium dual core and an Asus P5Q PRO which are very easy to work and build with.

4GB of DDR2 RAM if around £46 on www.scan.co.uk/todayonly. And mentioning scan I would use them for you all of the parts mentioned. Better prices and great customer service.

I wouldn't bother with the sound card the motherboard will have more than adequate onboad sound.

Storage, a Western digital 640GB Caviar Blue is awesome at around £45 on that today only page.

What is MSI ?



this is something im goin for

btw anyone know where i can get those cable wraps ???

[this_is_gav]

btw anyone know where i can get those cable wraps ???

Kustom PCs | 3/8" Silver Splitloom. Don't know if it's the same stuff or size, but looks similar.

Agree with the above though. Style over function is never a good idea. With PSUs you stick to known quantities, not what looks shiniest. Still, it's your, or your dads, money.

MSI are the manufacturer of the motherboard.

[0iD]

Beware clear acrylic cases get visibly mucho dusty very quickly. Give the inside a good going over with Mr Sheen or similar to try and slow the buildup. Plus you'll have your work cut out using shower hose or similar to & re-make all your PSU connections.
But good luck

[Salazaar]

im trying to keep the theme of this pc transparent that why i choose the PSU whats wrong with it?

The PSU is pretty much the only component that can wipe out all your other components if it goes wrong, and since non-brand name PSU tend to be built very cheaply and pretty badly most enthusiast will agree that buying a PSU from one of a small number of trusted brands is absolutely critical.

[moogle]

Looks like underneath a kitchen sink (each to their own)

keep the theme of this pc transparent that why i choose the PSU whats wrong with it?

It's ****

[TAKTAK]

if your that bothered about a clear PSU then mod a good one with acrylic...


and moogles bluntness is refreshing

[Webby]

Have to say I would go for a standard case with a nice big window rather than pure acrylic, gives you somewhere to hide those pesky cables! It will literally take hours to sleeve all the cables in a case to make them look nice.

Take for example my case neat and tidy it is as you look trough the window but take the other side panel off and while not a mess of biblical proportions its not exactly tidy either. Also who wants to see the casings of the DVD drives? not exactly pretty are they?


Not the best photo but hey can't be bothered to take another one.

[crazyfool]

It's ****

lmao... spot on m8

[Ferrari]

ok i will get the good brand PSU

[Ferrari]

ok i will get the good brand PSU

ohh yeah also what kinda of case any recommended, i was looking at the coolmaster series i like the nivida version it looks pretty sweet the main idea i want in a case is so you can see some cool lights just like the coolmasters nivida ? anyone know ny others or should i stick to all transparent something that looks a lil flash if you know what i mean.

i like cases lots of room i may be adding in a lot more in future

http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=346059

btw you know blue ray the reason i need this is so i could easily connect the computer up to the HDTV downstairs it would save us money just to include it in the PC thanks any advice what graphics cards if needed.