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Old 01-09-2006, 01:44 PM   #1
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Question Will this setup work? Total noob!

After reading these forums and doing some reseach I have selected the hardware for my first build. This computer will be used for java and c programming, as well as internet, and "office" applications (no gaming), I will also be installing linux (SUSE 10) as my OS. Im sure there will be some changes but how does this sound, my budget is around $400-500 soi this is a no "frills" computer.

CASE AND PSU
Antec Solution SLK1650B Black Steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129150

Motherboard:
ASUS P5GPL-X Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915PL ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131576

or

ABIT GD8 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127204

CPU
Intel Celeron D 346 Prescott 533MHz FSB LGA 775 EM64T 64-Bit Processor w/ Execute Disable Bit Model BX80547RE3066CN - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819112203

MEMORY
CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM System Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145026

HARD DRIVE
Western Digital Caviar 120GB 3.5" IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEMHard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144107

OPTICAL
NEC Black IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152058

This totals to $403.24, did I miss anything? Also I tried to make sure everything is compatiblie but would like a second opinion if this setup would work?

Feel free to make changes or any recomendations. I may switch to a plain CD / CD burner drive and cut some costs.

Also, does the hardware above come with the required cables or will I have to purchase those sepertaly?

Thanks.

***edit***
The mobo does not have onboard video, so I will need a video card. Any suggestions? I just need a basic card, nothing fancy as I do no gaming.

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Old 01-09-2006, 02:19 PM   #2
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A retail motherboard will come with everything you need that the case doesn't. The one thing you seem to be missing is a video card. Neither of your motheboards have onboard video so you will need one. A Geforce 6200 or Radeon X300 for between $50 - $70 should be fine. Neither will game, but for what you say you want to do either will work.
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