Building PC for learning experience

Janqlan · July 1st, 2009, 09:07 PM

what abt this case : XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Janqlan · July 1st, 2009, 09:09 PM

OK. Again Sincere Thankfulness. And also for your continued patience....here goes :
The heatsink looks pretty. Its really tall. will that fit in the case?
Will /could this 20$ case work?
Newegg.com - Rosewill R222-P-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
How do I know for sure the 20$ case wont or will work?(im predicting your answers)
Would this mobo work :
SUPERMICRO PDSLA LGA 775 Intel 945G ATX Intel Pentium 4/Pentium 4 EE/Pentium D/Celeron D Server Motherboard - Retail(Newegg.com - SUPERMICRO PDSLA LGA 775 Intel 945G ATX Intel Pentium 4/Pentium 4 EE/Pentium D/Celeron D Server Motherboard - Server Motherboards)
(this is the one my son picked second)(just checking, I figure you're trying to save money)(and also under specs it says this mobo is for dual core cpus, which our current cpu is not)(how does that work?..is this where we ignore that part b/c the socket is 775?)(how do I know to ask this?)
Why would someone tell me our RAM is not "universal" for lack of better wording at this point....
And I couldnt see it : does the heatsink come with thermal grease? do I need to add that ...I know some come with the thermal square already applied...I couldn't find that written....
To RicheemxX : the cpu did NOT come with a heatsink (thats really the whole problem here) (i am not yelling , we were just surprised to "accidentally" order a bulk cpu instead of retail...my fault, small print)....
Yowzer.

**RicheemxX** · July 1st, 2009, 09:19 PM

You def. do not need that $150 board, other than being a "server" board there is no reason for that thing to cost that much. The board KK listed is a newer chipset and a much better fit with what you have listed.

Either case you posted will be fine. They are both ATX cases and should have plenty of room. If you wanted to go the cheaper route you might as well go with this case Newegg.com - Rosewill R226-P-BK 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases the same price but w/free shipping

KarmaKiller · July 1st, 2009, 10:17 PM

Really you can use any case that says it'll fit a ATX board. I picked that particular case because it has very good build quality, good cooling options, and will fit anything modern as far as hardware goes.
And that heatsink will fit in the case I recommended for sure, I've used that combo for other builds I've done. In fact, most cases should support that heatsink. It's really not that large compared to others that are out on the market.
And I agree with Rich. There is no reason to get that supermicro board. I double checked to make sure it supported your processor, and it did.

Plus it's a great board. I've had several here, and have used them for daily stuff, and then some serious overclock runs, and they did great. If I didn't kill the board, I dunno what would.

Really the parts I listed are cheap, have great bang for buck value, and will suit your needs perfectly.

Janqlan · July 2nd, 2009, 03:00 PM

OK.
RicheemxX : the link for intel goes to the old btx mobo...(which I think we decided to scrap.)(b/c we cant find a heatsink to fit it)so, im trying to find a place like that link for the current recommended mobo an atx form factor. so I can see the p4 listed as a supported processor.
maybe I wrote the RAM numbers wrong and thats why the eggspert responder thought the RAM was incompatible.
Im gonna try and find the info for the RAM also...I know you guys said it but I need to see it for myself...Im sure you understand

Sincere thanks to all involved,
Lisa

Janqlan · July 2nd, 2009, 03:05 PM

KK
Im looking now for the list that shows me this board supports this processor and Im also trying to find something written that shows me abt this RAM that we have and that its compatible. (what I mean is I am actually searching the internet myself, not for you to do it )...and I will post once we get all these parts together and hit the button!
Thanks and thanks and thanks...
Lisa

KarmaKiller · July 2nd, 2009, 03:08 PM

I understand what your saying, but I'll say it again, I double checked to make sure your CPU would work in that board.
Here's the quoted specs

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IntelPentium 4 6723.80GHz2MBPrescott90nmR0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6703.80GHz2MBPrescott90nmR0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6703.80GHz2MBPrescott90nmN0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6623.60GHz2MBPrescott90nmR0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6613.60GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmB186W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6603.60GHz2MBPrescott90nmN0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6513.40GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmD065W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6513.40GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmB186W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6503.40GHz2MBPrescott90nmR084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6503.40GHz2MBPrescott90nmN084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6413.20GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmD065W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6413.20GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmB186W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6403.20GHz2MBPrescott90nmN084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6313GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmD065W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6313GHz2MBCedar Mill65nmB186W800F2
IntelPentium 4 6303GHz2MBPrescott90nmN084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5713.80GHz1MBPrescott90nmE0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 570J3.80GHz1MBPrescott90nmE0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5613.60GHz1MBPrescott90nmE0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5603.60GHz1MBPrescott90nmD0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 560J3.60GHz1MBPrescott90nmE0115W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5513.40GHz1MBPrescott90nmG184W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5513.40GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5503.40GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 550J3.40GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5413.20GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5403.20GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5313.00GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5303GHz1MBPrescott90nmD084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 530J3GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5243.06GHz1MBPrescott90nmG184W533N/A
IntelPentium 4 5212.80GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 5202.80GHz1MBPrescott90nmD084W800F2
IntelPentium 4 519K3.06GHz1MBPrescott90nmG184W533N/A
IntelPentium 4 5162.93GHz1MBPrescott90nmG184W533N/A
IntelPentium 4 5162.93GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W533N/A
IntelPentium 4 515J2.93GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W533-
IntelPentium 4 5062.66GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W533N/A
IntelPentium 4 505J2.66GHz1MBPrescott90nmE084W533N/A

Link to source

EDIT:
Just read your new post. The board will accept ram from 533Mhz on up. I've had ram at over 1000mhz on this board, with no issues.
Not only that, but all boards will detect the ram you have installed, and set the voltages/timings/speeds to the RAM installed. So you should have no issues.

Janqlan · July 2nd, 2009, 03:14 PM

wow,wow,wow.
I cant thank everyone enough.
I will post once we get everything together, to thank everyone again.
have a great day!
lisa

KarmaKiller · July 2nd, 2009, 03:17 PM

Glad we got everything straightened out. I know how you feel. We were all there at one point in time.

Post back when you get it put together. Lots of people stumble upon these threads having the same problem, and they like to see happy endings.

Janqlan · July 11th, 2009, 01:29 PM

The I/o panel on the case is connected to the metal of the case....do we cut the metal? do we twist it off? will the new panel fit?
yikes!