Building a computer for the first time from scratch

I'm building my own computer, and I just finished picking out all of my parts. Now I just want to be sure it'll all work before I order it. I'm mean specifically if the RAM & Graphic card will fit on the motherboard I chose.

These are the parts:

Motherboard: Asus P5KPL Socket 775 - DDR2 / PCI-E / SATA

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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2,93GHz / 3MB / 1066MHz Socket 775
GPU: Asus ATI Radeon HD 4650
RAM: Kingston HyperX 2048MB DDR2 PC2-8500 1066MHz (KHX8500D2K2/2G) (2x1024MB)
Harddrive: Seagate Momentus 5400.6 250GB SATA 2.5"
Chassis & PSU: Ace Clubs 2 - Svart (500 Watt)
DVD-drive: Samsung Intern SATA DVD±RW 22x

So have I picked the right parts and how will I know what will be compatible in the future?

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user31487

Posted 2010-03-17T20:52:30.653

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2suggestion: instead of linking to an offsite parts list, list them in your post. – quack quixote – 2010-03-18T11:51:32.780

I did that at first but i'm not allowed to post more than one link, so i can't link to the website. – None – 2010-03-18T15:19:36.990

if you list the individual parts (eg with model #s) you don't need an external link. also, you can add additional URLs in comments. – quack quixote – 2010-03-18T15:27:51.263

Alright, i'll do that next time. :) – None – 2010-03-18T15:34:10.550

1There! I tried fixing your question, though I generally dislike questions that are so localised and would rather "teach" people how to find out if computer parts are compatible or give them a site that checks it for them! – Ivo Flipse – 2010-03-19T22:49:13.577

In general it is also helpful to indicate the use of the system, is this a general purpose computer, a CAD workstation, a development machine? Might help people not only tell you if the parts are compatible but also going to perform for your application. – spowers – 2010-03-19T23:32:58.510

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You've also selected a 2.5" hard drive, which is a laptop hard drive. The drive won't mount correctly in a desktop case without an adapter (although the cabling will work). Desktop drives are 3.5".

Also a 3.5" desktop hard drive will be faster and most likely be cheaper.

shf301

Posted 2010-03-17T20:52:30.653

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Thanks :) Do you think this one would be OK?

http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=66905

Appreciate it!

– None – 2010-03-18T15:21:02.510

Yes that drive will work. Really any 3.5" SATA drive is going to work fine. – shf301 – 2010-03-18T23:52:39.497

Hey, I don't speak swedish, but the parts look compatible with one another.

There is a problem, though.

The case is microATX while the mother board is an ATX motherboard. Ie: The motherboard will not fit in the case!

maybe you could go for the Heros4 instead, which comes with 500W PSU, is the same price, and takes ATX motherboards?

brice

Posted 2010-03-17T20:52:30.653

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Thanks for your advice brice. :) That sounds like a pretty logical idea, i changed it ^^

Appreciate your help. :) – None – 2010-03-17T22:05:13.347

Unless you have need of full ATX for the extra PCIe slots or particular features of that board, I'd be more tempted to go for a microATX motherboard eg the "Asus - Socket 775 - uATX Intel G31 (P5KPL-AM/PS)" listed on that site.

Also given that it's a test machine, I'd go for the E5300 CPU as it is substantially cheaper whilst still being a very capable processor, and ideal for experimenting with overclocking. – Bonus – 2010-03-18T05:59:38.063

Are you referring to this motherboard? http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=104733 Unfortunately, it says it's only a demo and no cables and accessories are included. Also, there guaranty is much shorter on demo products. I think i'll stay with the CPU i chose though.

– None – 2010-03-18T15:32:23.050

Building a computer for the first time from scratch - will this really work?

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