Will this setup work?

[nibean]

I am waiting until Nov.5th to order a new video card and was reading through these forums to do preventavie maintenance before I can plug in the video card and roll.

 

I only build a new computer every 2-2.5 years and I want to build them to last and still be kinda fresh when the 2.5yr's are past.

 

DFI Lanparty RD200

AMD64 4800+X2

OCZ PC4000 CL2 512X2

Xion 600psu

ATI X1800XT <---when it's released nov 5th.

 

This mobo gave me room to expand over it's life. I have room to add RAID-0,5 and CrossFire in the next 2 years if things start to slow down.

 

I wanted to compair with guys running simular setups. I have read about problems with RAM bus speed not recognised and this is throwing up a red flag for me because PC3200 would probably be more hassle free of a config than faster RAM.

 

Guys any imput will be appreciated because I have 1500.00 sitting in the floor of my office with no video card. I can't boot it because my old video card is AGP.

 

I have no doubts I picked the fastest mobo made by human hands, I'm sure this board will run like a screaming ape when all the bugs are worked out. I'm just trying to get a heads up on trouble shooting this setup when I connect a video card.

 

nibean

[davidhammock200]

Xion 600psu

Lose this.

 

PSU Guide: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854

 

"A" list is preferred. :nod:

[nibean]

Thanks for the PSU guide. I was looking at the cpu cooler guides also. Is the HS/fan combo that comes with my 4800+ not going to work? It has heat pipes and looks like a good cooler but I'm new to AMD cpu's.

 

Sorry for the newb Q's

[Heretic]

It's a decent cooler, but most aftermarket coolers will perform better (provide lower temps and/or produce less noise). If you're not planning on OC'ing much, you'll probably be fine with the stock cooler.