Compatible Components (Computer Question)

Shadow_Twisted · Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1521

Ok, with college coming up and my laptop starting to show its age, time for me to upgrade to a new computer. Rather than go for a store-bought computer, however, I want to build my own. Since I don't remember 100% of my out-dated naval computer training, I want to make sure all my components are compatible.

Barebones Kit components:
Foxconn 45cm socket 775 motherboard
Pentium 4 processor
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS Hard Drive
Galaxy GeForce 8400 GS Video Card
Samsung 16X DVD-ROM/32X CD-RW Internal Drive
Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply
Sabrent 802.11n Wireless PCI Controller Card

My main concern is with the video card. Other than that, pretty sure the rest will work together. I know my RAM, cooling fan, and main peripherals are good, just wanted to confirm the rest of the compatibility before I purchase, though my parts may change depending on stock. Current concern being with the DVD-ROM drive, as it is low on stock at the moment.

lunerlancer · Rank: Rookie Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 93

the Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS Hard Drive,
Galaxy GeForce 8400 GS Video Card
Samsung 16X DVD-ROM/32X CD-RW Internal Drive
Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply
Sabrent 802.11n Wireless PCI Controller Card
all should be able to work together on any motherboard but for the vid card make sure the mb has a pciE slot. but i would not buy a barebone system i'd buy all of them sepretly. but if you want a barebone to get a bit of a head start get an AMD AM2 or AM2+ socket barebone. and if you still want a laptop i'd go for an hp. i've tryed to run it into the ground and make it crash but it won't quit.

(barebone example: http://satacomputer.com/product.php?productid=8553&cat=122&page=1 (not an advertasment. u can't buy from them unless you live in edmonton. so don't say i'm puting up spam))
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Cassandre · Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

Just don't ask me. All I know is how to encrypt my laptop. Thats it. Nothing else. Well, type. But thats it.
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Evan_Himmel · Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Posts: 1548

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Marx-Paragon · Rank: Veteran Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 998

well what type of school work do you plan on using your laptop for?
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Shadow_Twisted · Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1521

lunerlancer · Rank: Rookie Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 93

ya thats it. sorry i was a bit tipsy last night thx
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