First full build advice

[yeknom]

Hi guys,

I got these components from a friends store; i'll put the newegg links in for reference:

MSI 785GT-E63 AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130266

Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220227

AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103724

I'm keeping a Radeon 4870 HD, have pretty new 500 gb HD and 700w PS.

Will XP install on this setup ok?

Any other advice/input on this setup?

Thanks!

 

[batuchka]

1. Yes XP will work
2. 700W PSU: what make/model?
3. Get a case with at least 2 x 120mm for intake/exhaust

 

[yeknom]

Thanks for the reply, I'm at work right now; I'll get more detailed description of the system when I get home.

 

[yeknom]

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply


I lied, its only 500.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817153052


And this is the case i have... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078&cm_re=smilodon_raidmax-_-11-156-078-_-Product

 

[batuchka]

Ouch...not 80+, weakish amps on the 12V rails to run a HD 4870 if i were u i'd look at a PSU upgrade as well Case is fine..maybe look to slot in more/better fans in there ^^

 

[davcon]

Looks nice! and you're in good hands with batuchka's advice.

 

[batuchka]

It is not ok - the PSU is not dependable enuff to run a HD 4870 IMO. Look to sink into something like an Antec Earthwatts 650 for a PSU investment ^^

 

[yeknom]

Ouch...not 80+, weakish amps on the 12V rails to run a HD 4870 if i were u i'd look at a PSU upgrade as well Case is fine..maybe look to slot in more/better fans in there ^^

thanks, i had a limited budget and pretty well exhausted it at this point; i have 2 x 120mm fans and the 2 x80, might try to get another 120 to replace the side panel 80...will I be alright for a while till i can muster up the funds for a new PSU? And could you rec one for me in the meantime? Thanks for your help!

 

[yeknom]

ok will do. thanks. I may have to underclock the card in the meantime, or revert back to a 7900 gt.

 

[batuchka]

You are welcomed ^^

 

[yeknom]

http://www.cowboom.com/store/productDetails.cfm?contentID=339392#

seems like a good deal for this PSU? might just do it.

 

[batuchka]

Wow looks a good deal ^^