Building my first computer... help?

[Atomic Rooster]

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Originally Posted by Namie

I just noticed the abit mobo has an 8-pin CPU power connector and the Gigabyte one has a 4-pin. Is this going to matter on what CPU or what PSU compatiblity?

Well yes, you'll need a power supply with an EPS12V connector (4+4 pin). You could try one with a 4 pin like the FSP I linked. But there's no guarantee it's going to work. For a few dollars more, the OCZ StealthXStream ATX12V / EPS12V 500W has the needed connectors and is just as reliable as the FSP.

[lovesafron]

You go for AM2 and nvidia another one i can not say perfectly.....

[Namie]

I kind of felt like going with the Abit - really love the blue colors! (and rebate) - but it's showing up as "Deactivated" and can't buy it now! Ugh. I ended up going with the Gigabyte because shipping became free and the price went slightly down. I'm not so sure about the Gigabyte model but I hope it is better. So wouldn't most PSU's have a 4-pin?

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Originally Posted by lovesafron

You go for AM2 and nvidia another one i can not say perfectly.....

Huh?

[KarmaKiller]

Hi again.
You shouldn't have any troubles with the PSU. Most of the modern power supplies have the four pin plug.
And I gotta say, your not gonna be upset with the gigabyte board. Those are awesome! Like I said before, if your interested in overclocking at all, that's the board to use.
Here's a thread on another forum that's devoted just to that motherboard.

Have fun!

[Namie]

I'm kind of worried, based on the reviews, how the PATA placement for the Gigabyte is unusual at the very bottom, as well as the heatsink being larger than other mobos? Also, the PSU goes on the bottom for my Antec 900 case, so I hope I can find/buy one where it is long enough to reach.