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UnsavingHalo
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I want to build a really really budget oriented gaming machine. I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, diskdrive, ram, and hdd with windows already. So that leaves a PSU, case, cpu, and mobo. I want to start out using the Intel Integrated graphics and once I save up more, get a graphics card. The integrated should suit minecraft just fine on low settings, and thats all I really am going to play on it. I just want to make sure all these parts will work with each other.

PSU: Corsair CX430

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4278581&CatId=1078

Why I chose this: The PSU is something that you don't want to fail. Corsair seems to be a pretty reputable brand with their power supplies and cases. 430W should be plenty for the processor and a low end 6 pin graphics card.

PROCESSOR: Intel core i3-3220

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3734679&csid=_61

Why I chose this: Wanted to do an Intel based build so I chose this. It is not unlocked but it really doesn't need to be. This along with a low end graphics card should run Minecraft just fine. It has Intels 2500 graphics. For only 120, seems a good deal.

CASE: Thermaltake V3 Black edition

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5520044&Sku=T925-3018

Why I chose this: Supports the MicroATX board I chose. Plenty of fan slots to choose from. Bottom mount psu with dust filter. Good deal for the price.

MOTHERBOARD:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4500556&CatId=7162

Why I chose this:

Simple MicroATX board for the LGA1155 processor. 2 system fans 1 cpu fan header. 2 ram slots for my 2x4 . Supports onboard video from the processor. Has a pcix16 for future upgrades.

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Those are the parts I chose and bundled with the parts that I had. All this came in for about 240 which is the max amount that I have. I am pretty sure that they will work with each other but I do have a few concerns.

-Will the mobo work with the processor for the integrated graphics?

-When it comes to Wifi, will that pcix1 on the mobo work?(pcix16 will be taken by graphics card in future) Do I just get a wifi card and slip it in as well? If I do, does that need external power?

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Does your MoBo support your RAM? You may have to rethink or junk the RAM.

WiFi cards come in different slot types some PCI some PCI-e (I have just thrown out one that fitted an ISA slot)

The WiFi card should fit in the X1 PCI-e slot Just ensure your WiFi card can PHYSICALLY fit a X1 slot (Slots are backward compatible so a X16 slot can take a X2 card and a X1 card [as well as a X16 card])

MoBo is listed as being suitable for all i3 processors, so you should be fine.

With a new MoBo and new processor you are going to have to at least re-activate your Windows. Probably by 'phone; if you catch the operator on a good day they may well just give you a new activation code if they believe this is the only system that copy of Windows is on.

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My RAM is just some Dell ram that I got with my previous pc. Probably wont work but I'll give it a try. So I couldn't just use my old HDD with Windows already installed and just swap it over? I would have to buy a whole new copy?

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