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hodgsonmattr

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Hi there! I'm building my first budget gaming PC and I wanted to make sure that all my components are compatible with each other before buying them. I haven't found a reliable site that can confirm compatibility so I hoped someone could help me out.

Here are my selected components:
http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/192833

*Also, I currently have a PC with Windows 7 and am planning to use the HDD from that computer. Will I still need to buy a new OS for this build or is there a free/cheaper way to install an OS?

Thanks!
 
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Inset disk in computer, set bios to boot from cd. Follow instructions. Don't forget to do a full format during the installation. Make sure you saved anything important that you might need from the drive before you format it like pictures.

If the OEM version you have came with a pre-built computer, I can't...
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You can use the Windows 7 you have now. Just make sure you format the drive and re-install Windows on it when the build is complete.

You don't want to run just 1 stick of ram, you need 2 matching sticks for best performance.

Also, the power supply that comes with that case is junk, probably no where near an actual 500w, and very inneficient.

I would suggest buying a case and power supply separately. Antec, XFX, Corsair, FSP, etc are reliable brands. Get one that's at least 80+ bronze rated, because if it can't even meet that basic specification it's junk.
 
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Your parts are compatible. However, I would NOT use a coolermaster psu, nor would I buy any ram with heat spreaders - they serve no purpose except to get in the way of aftermarket cpu coolers.

Edit: Regarding the W7 - if it is a retail version and you have the disc, you MIGHT be able to reuse it if you contact Microsoft and plead your case. If it is an OEM (prebuilt like HP, Dell), you cannot use it - it is "married" to the original motherboard.

Do not scrimp on the psu - if it goes, it may take your m/b, cpu and gpu with it. Check out Antec, Corsair and Seasonic in the 450-500w range.

Mark
 
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I have OEM version and I installed it 4 times with different motherboards and didnt have an issue till the 5th time and it instructed me to call an automated line and I didn't even have to talk to anyone to get a code. Plead your case? lol

Coolermaster has some highly rated psu's, but that's certainly not one of them.
 
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hodgsonmattr

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I have an OEM version, how exactly did you go about installing win7 on your new motherboard?
 
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Inset disk in computer, set bios to boot from cd. Follow instructions. Don't forget to do a full format during the installation. Make sure you saved anything important that you might need from the drive before you format it like pictures.

If the OEM version you have came with a pre-built computer, I can't guarantee that you can re-use it.

 
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