Compatibility Check Please

[edosens808]

CPU: Intel Core i3 2120

MBO: Gigabyte Ga-h61m-s2pv

RAM: Kingston 4gb DDR3-1333 DIMM Non-Ecc

Storage: Seagate BARRACUDA ST1000DM003 1TB SATA 3.5"

Case: Antec Three Hundred

GPU: Sapphire HD7770 GHZ Edition 1gb GDDR5

PSU: Antec 520W High Current Game Power Supply

Optical Drive: Lite-on IHAS324 ALLWRITE 24x SATA

My main concern is the Optical drive, RAM and storage compatibility PLEASE check thanks!

 

[excella1221]

Looks okay to me.

You can get away with 450w though.
Also, ODD is hardly a concern since almost all of them perform just about the same.

I won't get a Kingston RAM mainly 'cause most of their products lately run at 1.65v which is bad for Intel CPUs, not to mention voids warranties.

If you can stretch your budget a little, I'd go with an H77 or B75 motherboard.
H61 has a bit of problems and most of the time require you to flash a bios.

 

[edosens808]

Looks okay to me.

You can get away with 450w though.
Also, ODD is hardly a concern since almost all of them perform just about the same.

I won't get a Kingston RAM mainly 'cause most of their products lately run at 1.65v which is bad for Intel CPUs, not to mention voids warranties.

If you can stretch your budget a little, I'd go with an H77 or B75 motherboard.
H61 has a bit of problems and most of the time require you to flash a bios.

Thanks for the reply. Could you please recommend me a RAM, budget being round $30-40? THANKS. Uhm, would i be able to get away with this motherboard?

 

[excella1221]

Oh the CPU is a Sandy.
Yeah, the H61 should be fine. It's wayy behind and limited on features though.

RAM.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546

 

[edosens808]

i switched my build alittle bit.. i changed my mobo to an ASrock b75 pro3-m and changed the RAM to Kingston HyperX blu 1600mhz and the psu to Enermax Tomahawk2 500W. that okay?

 

[excella1221]

I'm assuming you're not buying from Newegg...?
Can I have the link to the store you're looking at?

Pretty sure HyperX Blu RAMs are 1.65v too.

 

[edosens808]

I look for the parts at http://www.pricespy.co.nz and it redirects me to alphacity.co.nz where i will be buying the parts.. On pricespy it says its 1.9V..

Is everything else okay?

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?e=922041

 

[excella1221]

If you don't mind buying from other stores, here.
http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=390230

 

[edosens808]

but its says its 1.5V

 

[excella1221]

Yes, that's the standard RAM voltage and is also the max that Intel will accept.

 

[edosens808]

so i shouldn't buy a 1.9V? kk ill just look for a 1.5V at alphacity.. can only get items from alphacity..

might get this 1 http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?e=772724 its 1.5V and its 1600mhz is that ok?

 

[excella1221]

Yes, that RAM would be fine.

 

[edosens808]

kk thanks.. if u wouldnt mind, i changed my build slightly so cud u check it last time just before i buy them? dont wanna waste money on in-compatible parts =P

Cpu = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=80000

MBO = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=109275

Memory = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=105057

Storage = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=96476

Case = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25189

Graphics card = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=99571

Power Supply = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=93_97&products_id=103128

Optical drive = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=66431

 

[jaideep1337]

Get a i3 3220/3225 and a b75 mobo instead. The ivy is a bit faster than the sandy

 

[edosens808]

Get a i3 3220/3225 and a b75 mobo instead. The ivy is a bit faster than the sandy

if you look above its my new build (reply to excella) i changed my motherboard to asrock b75 pro3-m, my ram to vengeance corsair 1600mhz and my psu to enermax tomahawk2.. if i buy the intel core i3 3220 will it actually be any better and will it be compatible? cause its only a $1 difference and could u please check if my new build is compatible? THANKS!

if you cant find the post im talking about:

Cpu = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=80000 (might change to i3 3220 if its better)

MBO = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=109275

Memory = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=105057

Storage = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=96476

Case = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25189

Graphics card = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=99571

Power Supply = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=93_97&products_id=103128

Optical drive = http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=66431

thanks!

 

[excella1221]

The i3-3220 is better. If the price difference isn't that big, you should get it.

Everything looks ready to go.

Here's a cheaper ODD.
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_50&products_id=99673

 

[edosens808]

hehe thanks man

 

[edosens808]

quick question when building the pc.. can i place the motherboard on the box it came in (not on the plastic bag coz its risky i kno) and put pressure on it? coz im worried that when i install the heatsink (stock) it'll damage it when i put pressure.. i dont wanna risk more by lifting the sides then pushing it.. what i wanna do is just push it while its flat