Yet another first time builder!!

[BUFF]

Originally posted by AndyL

Is it necessary to have ECC memory when using PC3200 on this board or not.

It won't work with ECC RAM.

Does the mobo support a Game Port, if not is there a way of attaching one.
It doesn't come with a gameport so you would have to add a soundcard with one.
If you need a soundcard then maybe the ASUS A7N8X De Luxe would suit you better - it comes with one.

I am also looking for 4 other items. Any suggestions would be appreciated:

2. A 350 Watt power supply - is 350 enough.
Don't skimp on the PSU, it is very important.

4. A multi card reader/writer with, if possible an IR window.
If you do go with the ABIT then they do their own Media XP.
Pretty sure that ASUS have something similar.

[Austin]

"Which brand do people think is best for a 9600Pro. I would be keen to have some freebies in the package if everything else is equal."

Brand matters VERY little for these cards, go by prices and bundle but even then diffs will be small.

"Does the mobo support a Game Port, if not is there a way of attaching one."

As said it doesn't come with one (cheap sods) but you can get cheap convertors for USB etc.

"2. A 350 Watt power supply - is 350 enough."

Could be cutting it a little close esp in the longer term, so long as you buy a top make like Antec, Enermax or ThermalTake you should be fine though. Other decent brands are CTW, ToPower, S.Flower and Sparkle.

Nice component selection BTW, now who's going to answer the remaining Q's?