Newbie to build a computer (compatibility help).

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Murdock

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I'm new here but this this the best place I could ask without searching too wide for forums.

I just need to verify that all of these pieces are compatible with each other.

_Computer Parts_

Provantage-
GPU - http://www.provantage.com/xfx-hd699aenf9~7PINE0ML.htm
SSD - http://www.provantage.com/axiom-memory-solutions-ssd25s2512-ax~7AXM971H.htm

Amazon-
RAM - http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1333MHz-KHX1333C9D3B1K2-8G/dp/tech-data/B004DDI0IE
MOBO - http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Crosshair-Formula-Republic-Motherboards/dp/B00539LP34
CPU - http://www.amazon.com/Phenom-1100T-3-3G-512KB-Turbo/dp/B004DALW5K
DVD - http://www.amazon.com/Lite-SATA-Blu-ray-Drive-IHOS104-06/dp/B002WN2J34
PS - http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-High-Performance-1200-Watt-CMPSU-1200AX/dp/B003PJ6QVU
TOWER - http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-Tower-RC-310-BWN1-GP/dp/B0028ACYMC

Central Computers-
FAN - http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/catalog/product.jsp?product_id=78278

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*EXTRAS
MONITOR - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2333T-Class-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B004FEP5YS
MOUSE - http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-Cyborg-CCB437090002-02/dp/B003CP0BHW
SPEAKERS - http://myofficeoutfitter.com/?p=product&id=19230&parent=287
KEYBOARD - http://www.compuvest.com/Desc.jsp?iid=1619251

I don't if this forum gets too many visitors, but I appreciate any help, thank you.
And a question about the optical drive, will it only play blu-ray DVDs or will it play and read everything. (games, CDs...)
 
Im not going to attempt to read through all those links. If you have never built a PC before its pretty simple. In your case buy a barebone kit to start with. To build a PC you need the following:

Monitor
Motherboard
Case
Powersupply
RAM(memory)
Hard Drive
Data Drive(CD Rom, DVD etc)
Keyboard
mouse
IDE/SATA cables
CPU
Power Cords


Now that we know what we need, use common sense when shoping. For newbs, I suggest CPU/Motherboard combo kits for the motherboard and CPU alone. The Motherboard will determine everything above. The tells you the case you need, type of mem you can use, processor you can use, ram and power supply needed to power it all. Things like harddrives and mice etc are not determined by the board unless your building it for IDE drives which is considered dead tech. so you wont see it on modern boards unless your looking at server boards Which we will assume you are not.

Now boards and CPU work simple. Each board as a "slot" for the CPU typically called "socket". The socket type has a number typically like 756 or what ever. Only one type of processor will typically fit that "Slot" or "socket" type. The CPU will tell if its "Socket" or "Slot" type in its description. So your first perchase should always be the board and CPU. Hence why they sell CPU/Motherboard combo kits cheaper. In some cases, motherboards cn support various types of CPU's. Personaly dont care for those boards but they are out there. I hope this helps you on your search.

A few good sites are tiger direct, new egg, Amazon etc. try those places for parts.
 
So you're spending 3 grand on a computer and get crappy logitech speakers and a cheap arse case? Here is a much better build for 3 grand. And secondly there's no sense in buying a 1100T because Bulldozer (AMD's new line of CPU's) will be out in a matter of months. So I'll just put a 955BE in there.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131735

RAM: 2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231351

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130655

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256068

SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211480 (for windows, browsers, office, etc)

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 (for games, music, storage, etc)

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005

Soundcard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102033

Headphones: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826402014 (much better than crappy logitech speakers)

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092

Keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126100

Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104377

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181016

Fans for cooler: 2x http://www.amazon.com/Scythe-Gentle...RUVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311575461&sr=8-1

Total: $2844.79

$400 less, better performance, better parts, better sound, better everything
 
I am severely thankful for both of your inputs, to you most of all linkin. I did take your list and tweak it a bit, but again got sent down $1000.

A question I have about your SSD and HDD options is if it is advisable to use SSD for games or if using the HDD is the way to go.
 
Almost always, only the load time for games will be faster if on SSD. Will not increase FPS.

When installing to SSD, try to only install what will be there for long periods since HDD is better suited for install/uninstall.
 
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SSD is basically a boot drive until they get into the 1TB sizes for a decent prices. Though if you have the money two SSD's would work well. One for OS and perhaps a bigger one for games.
 
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