Hi, I'm looking to build a computer, and it's my first time doing it. I already have a hard drive and a burner, as well as a keyboard and a monitor. I was wondering if this is all I need to run my computer: Abit LG-95Z Intel Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard / Audio / Video / PCI Express / 10/100 Ethernet LAN / USB 2.0 / Serial ATA http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2984807 Apevia Black/Black X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fan Controller, Front USB and Firewire Port http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1384989 Ultra / Fire / Socket 775 / P4 3.8Ghz / Copper Core / CPU Fan http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1187029&CatId=493 Ultra Black/Titanium 120mm Ball Bearing Fan http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1089094&CatId=494 Ultra 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1071038&Sku=ULT31690 Intel Celeron D 365 3.60GHz / 512KB Cache / 533MHz FSB / Cedar Mill-512 / OEM / Socket 775 / Processor http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3017546 Could you please tell me if this is all I need... I'm pretty sure the motherboard comes with graphics capabilities, and I'm not trying to go overboard on graphics right now, as I'm on a budget. Thanks a lot for your time in advance!
Well, if you already have a burner and hard drive, that's all you need, plus, you need to add a power supply if you don't have any. Don't expect much from that motherboards graphical power, as Intel GMA950 isn't really made for gaming. If you plan to buy a graphics card later, that motherboard won't work, you might want to look for one that has a PCI-E x16 slot available. In response to your question, yes, those components are compatible with eachother. Aside from that: A Pentium 4 HT or even a Pentium D would be highly recommended, instead of a Celeron D. Hope that helps. XD Cheers!
Thanks a lot! I've changed my case so it includes a power supply, it includes 450Watts... What is so bad about PCI Express x1 compared to x16. People have had no problems with this motherboard.
Well... aside from their bandwidth diffrence (PCI-E x16 is 16 times faster than the x1), there's the interface, PCI-E x1 is usually for TV/Video capture cards, and such, while PCI-E x16 is for graphics cards, since there are no graphics cards with PCI-E x1 interface, there are only with PCI, AGP or PCI-E x16 slot. Motherboards like that are usually for office use, where people don't need much of a graphics card and/or don't want to spend money on one, so they just keep the integrated graphics.
ALWAYS buy a separate PSU and never use one that comes with the case. With the exception of Antec, all the free-with-the-case power supplies out there are rubbish and could well see your entire build up in smoke. It's always worth getting a slower PC to make sure you have a good power supply. At least that way, your PC will still work in a year's time.