Are these components compatible?

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Okay so I'm trying to build my own pc but I'm not sure if these components will work together.... I'm about to order all the parts right now....Can you guys please tell me if they are compatible or if I will run into any issues? Thank you very much

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353025&cm_re=case-_-11-353-025-_-Product

motherboard
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/4049511904590871019?newwindow=1&es_sm=93&biw=1440&bih=809&q=motherboard+LGA+1155&oq=motherboard+LGA+1155&sa=X&ei=aWbeU6_pCceOyASFhoLQAQ&ved=0CL4FEPMCMAY

RAM
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2862620948026138323?

Processor: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-celeron-dual-core-g1610-2-6ghz-desktop-processor/1306046204.p?id=mp1306046204&skuId=1306046204&st=%20Intel%20celeron%20dual-core%20g1610%202.6%20ghz%20%20%20processor&cp=1&lp=1#tab=buyingOptions

Power supply : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/thermaltake-430w-tr2-atx-power-supply/9827301.p?id=1218179698427&skuId=9827301&st=Thermaltake%20430w%20tr2%20atx%20power%20%20%20supply&cp=1&lp=1

Dvd/cd drive: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-super-multi-24x-internal-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive/2691169.p?id=1218353455613&skuId=2691169&st=Lg%20super%20multi%2024x%20internal%20dvd&cp=1&lp=1

Hard drive:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-barracuda-500gb-internal-hard-drive-for-desktops/8294632.p?id=1172880157923&skuId=8294632&st=categoryid$abcat0504001&cp=1&lp=10

Video card: Amd 6670 hd

I'm not using this computer for anything hardcore...I just want to be able to play The Sims 3 on it with high settings...Thanks

Alex Kelly · Aug 9, 2014

That won't be able to run the Sims 3 on high settings, unfortunately. It seems your budget is very limiting so I'm not sure what I can suggest.

God-father-board · Aug 9, 2014

Your case has USB 3.0 headers that your motherboard doesn't support. The PSU is suspect but with the type of build you have I dont think it will be a problem. Everything thing else seems fine

hunter315 · Aug 9, 2014

They are all compatible, but that PSU is awful. Go for the Corsair CX430 instead, it is significantly better and will handle your system with ease. The CPU may be a bit weak to play the sims super well, you may want to step it up to a lower end pentium, and definitely avoid getting screwed by bestbuy, all of your listed parts come out to $321, you can get the same build for only $257 if you don't get screwed by best buy.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zs3ZXL

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

This is The Sims 3's system requirements...I thought I chose good parts....

FOR WINDOWS VISTA
2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
1.5 GB RAM
128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1
At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games

Alex Kelly · Aug 9, 2014

That's the requirements for the lowest possible settings

You did choose good parts, you just need more room in your budget if you'd like better performance.

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Can you guys help me with the processor and help me choose a mother board that will support the usb? I need to use a usb to tranfer all of my files....

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Okay my processor is 2.6 ghz...
my ram is 4gb
my viedo card supports pixel shader 2.0 and has 1gb worth of memory.....I'm sure the game will run fine

Alex Kelly · Aug 9, 2014

You asked for advice, I'm giving it to you.
If you don't want it, you shouldn't have asked.
Enjoy your build.

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

How's this processor? http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=P4_631-&c=fr&pid=fe275a768076eb850907e4588a755b62d31b1befa30ae5bf595d33a109f7d1c0&gclid=CNrC7LmCh8ACFc1i7AodBW0ACQ

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

No...Im just figuring it will run better than the computer I'm playing it on now...That's all I want...To be able to enjoy it ...It doesn't have to be super fast....Sorry if I came across as rude

God-father-board · Aug 9, 2014

littlesims2chick :

Your system is fine :
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Games/Guides/sims3performance/11.html

a hd 6670 is better than a 4650 which shows averga fps at 30. At 30fps a game is a little choppy but playable expect the 6670 to be more than that.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-6670-vs-Radeon-HD-4650

Im sorry your mother board supports USB 2.0 just not 3.0. For sims 3 your proceesor and setup is fine. Im just not feeling that PSU its really THE most important piece you don't want to get wrong. Its just my opinion.

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Thanks! I thought it was a good build

I'm just going to choose a different case

Going to purchase all the parts now...Thanks for the website also...Now I can afford the Windows 7 cd I needed

Alex Kelly · Aug 9, 2014

I'm sorry, it's 6:30am where I live and I haven't slept. I was rude and I apologise.

Your new build will run it a whole lot better than your current system, you will be very happy with it.

It doesn't matter that the case supports USB3 and your motherboard only supports USB2, it'll work just fine.
<3

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Getting a different power supply...Like you suggested...Will I still be able to use the usb ports even though the mother board only supports usb 2.0

littlesims2chick · Aug 9, 2014

Thanks Alex you guys are awesome...Love this forum

I know I was a bit rude too...No hard feelings...Have a nice morning

God-father-board · Aug 9, 2014

littlesims2chick :

Problem: so your case has 4 slots 2 of which are 3.0 slots but your motherboard only has two 2.0 (9pin) usb headers. You need another pair of 19pin usb headers
You can't have 3.0 speeds with this motherboard but maybe you can get ALL four working.

This might be way too much trouble but...
Since you only have two headers you'll need a splitter. Not just any splitter but one that will convert 2.0 header and split to 3.0 header.
Something like This but with a 9 pin to mobo(can't find one):

You then need a 2.0 to 2.0 splitter to use the other 2 Usb slots

There are other solutions like an internal module that gives you extra headers. Im sure there's something out there for your situation.

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