Would just like to check this setup for compatibility.

[NinjaBachelorParty]

Hi,

I was planning to build an Intel based system, but have decided to change over to AMD. Ive picked the parts i wish to get, i was just wondering if it would be possible to tell me if these parts are compatible etc:-

-AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3500+ (ADA3500DAA4BW) OEM Skt 939

-Asus A8N-VM S939 NVC51G/MCP51G Matx - Vga Sound Lan USB2
Fsb1000 Sata (MoBo)

-Gigabyte (GH-PDU21-SC) G-Power (fan)

I have everything else set, these are the only parts i needed to alter to accomodate the AMD.

Also, what would be a good graphics card for this setup, for around the $400 mark?

Thanks in advance.

[freakitchen]

Change that motherboard to the A8N5X, or the A8N-E. That's got a Via chipset, which isn't up to the standards of the Nforce4 chipset, and on-board video - which you won't be needing if you go for a graphics card.

If you get the retail version of that processor, it comes with a heatsink and fan, and a warrenty. This is more than adequate, unless you want to verclock the processor.

The Nvidia 7800GTX:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130248

...is $439. It's a top notch card that will play any game around at high visual quality. The next logical step down is the 7800GT, at around $100 less. ATI cards are also an option, but i'm not familiar with product line.

FK

[glc]

No, that's not a Via chipset - it's a micro ATX board with a Nvidia 6150 chipset and onboard video. If you NEED a micro ATX, that's the board to get. Otherwise, get the A8N5X.

Make sure you have a proper power supply for that rig, no matter which motherboard you get.

[NinjaBachelorParty]

Thanks for the input!

Im getting a decent power supply for it, should be fine. One more small question (a very stupid one), will it be fine to hook up a SATA hard drive to the A8N5X motherboard? Im just not sure if it can, and dont want to get the wrong hard drive type. Cheers.

[freakitchen]

Originally Posted by glc No, that's not a Via chipset - it's a micro ATX board with a Nvidia 6150 chipset and onboard video.

Apologies for that error...

Originally Posted by NinjaBachelorParty will it be fine to hook up a SATA hard drive to the A8N5X motherboard? Im just not sure if it can, and dont want to get the wrong hard drive type. Cheers.

Yes, the A8N5X has a SATA controller.

FK

[NinjaBachelorParty]

Thanks again. I have just one more question, then im done!
Is this motherboard compatible with this case?

-Aspire X-Cruiser Black ATX Windowed Gaming Case (Link)

[Alaron]

Yup, ATX on both, no problem.