Custom Computer Config

[alphabetanatomy]

hi everyone,

I'm interested in building a new PC from the ground up, so to speak, and I'm wondering if any of you guys might know about or have any experience with these components being incompatible with one another. For example, if the case doesn't have the right number of pins to fit the motherboard, etc. I did some research, and I'm pretty sure this setup is all spic and span, but I'm not the most experienced person in the world on the subject. So, let me know what you think, and thanks a bunch for your expertise.

Motherboard: Intel P35 DP35DP
CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory: OCZ PC3-10666 2GB DDR3
Hard Drive: WD Caviar SE16 500GB
Video Card: XFX GeForce 7600GS
Optical Drive: Lite-On LH20A1L06
Case: Titan 650 Mid Tower Server Case
Monitor: Acer AL1916W Ab 19" LCD

[oracleguy]

Unless I am mistaken, that motherboard you have picked only supports DDR2 memory. You cannot use DDR3 memory in a DDR2 board, they are incompatible.

[alphabetanatomy]

You know, that's what I was thinking. However, the standard information about the product that gets distributed by the company says:

OCZ's hand-tested DDR3 solutions enable ardent enthusiasts to take advantage of the highly-anticipated Intel P35 platform while experiencing the legendary quality and reliability of OCZ memory. Initial OCZ DDR3 products will accommodate JEDEC specifications for third generation Double Data Rate memory. The OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum Series is rated for 1333MHz and features CL 7-7-7 timings.

What do you think?

[oracleguy]

No, its a fact, DDR3 memory will not work in DDR2 slots. The physical modules won't fit in the DDR2 slots. While they have the same number of pins, because they are not compatible, the notches are different to prevent you from putting the wrong type in.

If your motherboard only supports DDR2, you have to use DDR2 memory.

[Aceramic]

oracleguy is correct on the RAM. You will also want to make sure your power supply is capable of supporting your hardware.


Beyond that, it looks pretty good, although I don't know what you plan on using it for. ;)