Hi guys, I am going to build a PC. Mainly, i am going to use it for web developing(ASP.Net, java/java script), Photoshop, Illustrator,Dreamweaver, VC++6, VS.Net watching movies and surfing the Inet. Here are the specifications of the PC. Processor: Intel Pentium 4/ 2.6C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail I found it from newegg.com . I hope its a good one. It has also a good review. MB: Intel 875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU, Model "D875PBZLK" -RETAIL Specifications: Supported CPU: Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 Processors(Hyper-threading) Chipset: Intel 875P FSB: 800/533/400MHz RAM: 4x DIMM support Dual Channel DDR333/400 Max 4GB IDE: 2x UltraDMA 100 up to 4 Devices Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,8xUSB2.0(Rear 6),1xLAN Onboard LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Onboard SATA: 2x Serial ATA 150 Form Factor: ATX 2 sticks of Memory: Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM Specification Manufacturer: Corsair Speed: DDR400(PC3200) Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM Error Checking: Non-ECC Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6-T1 Support Voltage: 2.6V Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s Organization: 32M x 64 -Bit Warranty: Lifetime Case: Enermax Black Mid-Tower ATX Case With 350W Power Supply,Model:CS-3151L-B3A,Retail. Specifications: Case Type: Mid-Tower Color: Black Material: 0.7mm SGCC Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2, 3.5''(Internal) x4 Expansion Slots: 7 Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,Mic x1,Speaker x1 Power Supply: 350W Cooling System: Front(Optional)8cm/12cm Rear(Optional)8cm Side(Translucent Blue)8cm Top(Optional)8cm Motherboard Compatibility: StandardATX Dimensions: 486x200x427mm Special Features:Blue color Neon light(sound sensitive);Enemax Logo side Window,etc Video Card: SAPPHIRE RADEON 8500LE Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 4X AGP, OEM Specifications: Chipset/Core Speed: RADEON 8500LE/250MHz Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector Support 3D API: DirectX®8.1, OpenGL®1.3 Cable/Accessories: 1 Cable, Driver CD Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz HDD: Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD360GD, OEM Drive Only Specifications: Capacity: 36.7GB Average Seek Time: 5.2ms Buffer: 8MB Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM Interface: Serial ATA Features: Not specified Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years Remark: OEM Drive Only The rest i have have some CD-RW and another maxtor HDD-80Gb. I was wondering if i could use the raptor as main HDD and maxtor as a slave so that i take the best of running my operating system end eventually storing movies in the other HDD. IS that possbile? Thanks,

I don't see any trouble using WD Raptor as main. I guess your old Maxtor and cd drive has to be connected together at same IDE bus.

Make sure that memory is listed on the Intel site for that board as tested and approved. If not it may not even boot (this holds true for all PC3200 and all boards not just Intel). It has to be listed and the EXACT same type or don't use it and ge some that does. Jimi_l

Jimi_1 Corsair XMS family are the world's most highly awarded memory. Please link more there you get this information about it's not working.

Hi, In the intel's website http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/bz/bz_mem.htm#1 I noticed that the Corsiar memory is not even listen for my MB. Would it be that possible? The Intel's site was upgraded for last October 7th. Maybe i should switch to another type of memory just for any case?

Go for a Abit MB. I've got the IC7-MAX3, good board for OCing. With a 2.6 you should be able to hit at least 3.2

I checked Abit but i noticed that there was no SATA/RAID support(newegg.com) I doubt if it doesnt support SATA/RAID but just wanna make sure that if i buy the WD Rapton it would be compatible with this MB.