About to order new parts - Checking compatibility

[FilluX]

Hi !

So im going to uprgade my computer, and im about to order the parts on monday, so one last check that everything is compatible wich eachother!

Cpu: CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 2.4GHZ (G0 stepping) with Coolermaster hyper 212 fan
Gpu: CLUB 3D GeForce 8800GT 512M
RAM: Transcend JetRam 2GB Dual Channel Kit 800 mhz
Mobo: MSI P35 Platinium Combo Intel P35     btw. got SATA ports???
Psu: Thermaltake Toughpower 750W (Tough Atomic Energy Build for the Extreme!)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer ATX

So, everythings good?

Thanx

[Jess607]

Yes, but two comments:

1. That cooler is going to have a mighty-hard time cooling the Q6600.
2. Why do you need a 750w PSU for a single 8800 GT? You can run it on a 400-500w PSU.

[homer]

everything looks good, however, i  strongly recommend the thermalright ultra 120 for a CPU cooler.

[FilluX]

Allright i'll change the cooler to the ultra 120

Now for the psu, im gonna get a second 8800 gt in a while, so i thought it would be good to get a powerfull psu ready for that.

Otherwise nice?

Btw, ultra 120 or ultra 120 extreme? Big difference? the extreem is about 20 € more expensive, is it worth it?

And, how many 120mm fans do i put on the cooler? 1 ? I mean, can i put one on each side? because the desciprion of the cooler at the
website of the shop from where im buying the parts from is abit bad, says "to the cooler goes 120mm FANS, it does not say goes A 120 MM FAN,
if you get what i mean...

[Jess607]

If you have P35, you can't have SLi. Just a single card. You will need 680i for the second card.

There is somewhat of a difference between the Ultra 120 and the Ultra 120 eXtreme, but 20 Euros seems a little expensive. I'd pay it, but you don't have to.

[FilluX]

Oh, then i'll get one and later see what happends, because the 680i boards are still a bit too expensive.

Hmm, ill probobly get the Ultra 120 eXtreme then

[FilluX]

Dude, in the description of the mobo (MSI P35 Platinium Combo) it says : bla bla bla and "2x PCI-E x16"

Does not that mean that i can have 2 8800 gt?

Thanx, FilluX

[homer]

upon doing some research, it appears that this board does not support SLI. it may have 2 PCIe x16 ports, but it is not an SLI chipset.

[Jess607]

upon doing some research, it appears that this board does not support SLI. it may have 2 PCIe x16 ports, but it is not an SLI chipset.

Of course it doesn't support SLi. It doesn't even support Crossfire, if performance means anything to you.

OP: The 650i board is an investment that will pay off very well in the end.

[FilluX]

Aight. well i found one with a decent price, the

Asus P5N32-E SLI LGA775 NFORCE680ISLI DDR2 SATA2 8CH

is it good? this does support sli? and all the other parts im buying?

[Jess607]

Aight. well i found one with a decent price, the

Asus P5N32-E SLI LGA775 NFORCE680ISLI DDR2 SATA2 8CH

is it good? this does support sli? and all the other parts im buying?

It's great. But the eVGA 680i A1/T1 board is better.

[FilluX]

Ok but i didnt find it at the shop...

Now everything is good?

Cpu: CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 2.4GHZ (G0 stepping) with ultra eXtreme fan
Gpu: CLUB 3D GeForce 8800GT 512M
RAM: Transcend JetRam 2GB Dual Channel Kit 800 mhz
Mobo: Asus P5N32-E SLI LGA775 NFORCE680ISLI DDR2 SATA2 8CH
Psu: Thermaltake Toughpower 750W (Tough Atomic Energy Build for the Extreme!)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer ATX

Thanx jess and homer!

[Jess607]

Yes, that is perfect.

Enjoy! 

[FilluX]

Thank you very much!

Take care

FilluX

[homer]

Yes, that is perfect.

Enjoy! 

 i seemed to have recalled myself recommending this board to another forum member, only to be flamed by you for my decision. http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46455.msg291202.html#msg291202