PC Parts Checklist

Basic PC Parts Checklist

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Motherboard
- What size is it:
  microATX ATX ExtendedATX?
- What type of CPU does it require? Is it upgradeable for future CPU's?
- What kind of memory does it support:
  SDRAM DDR Other? How many slots?
- Does it support AGP or PCI-Express video cards?
- How many PCI slots does it have?
- Does it have built-in IDE controllers? How many IDE channels?
- Does it have built-in Serial-ATA controllers? How many Serial-ATA channels?
- Are there any other built in features:
  Video Audio Modem Network/LAN Wireless LAN USB 1.1/USB 2.0 Firewire/IEEE 1394?
PC Case
- Dimensions?
- Is it suitable for the type and size of Motherboard?
- How many 3.5" and 5.25" bays does it have? Does it allow for future addition of more devices?
- Does it have pre-cut mounts for Case fans? If so, how many and what size fans?
- Is it supplied with a PSU? If so, what power rating is it? Is it AMD / Pentium4 approved (if applicable)?
PSU (if not supplied with PC Case)
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard?
- What power rating is it? Is it AMD / Pentium4 approved (if applicable)?
- Is it the correct size for the PC Case?
CPU
- Is it listed in the manual as compatible with the motherboard?
- Is it supplied with a Heatsink and Fan?
Heatsink and Fan (if not supplied with CPU)
- Are they adequate for the CPU type and speed? AMD / Pentium4 approved (if applicable)?
- Fan power connector type:
  Motherboard (3 pin) PSU (4 pin)?
Memory
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard?
- Is it sufficient for the requirements of the proposed Operating System/Applications/Games?
FDD
- Is it a PC-compatible type?
- Does it have a front-bezel colour to match the PC Case?
HDD
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard controller:
  IDE S-ATA Other?
- Is it a suitable speed for the Motherboard controller:
  ATA33 ATA66 ATA100 ATA133 ATA150 (S-ATA)?
- Does it have sufficient capacity for the requirements of the proposed Operating System/Applications/Games?
CD-ROM / CD-Writer / DVD-ROM / DVD-Writer
- Does it have a front-bezel colour to match the PC Case?
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard controller:
  IDE S-ATA Other?
- Is it sufficient for the requirements of the proposed Operating System/Applications/Games?
Video Card (if not built-in to Motherboard already)
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard:
  PCI-Express AGP Other?
- Is it sufficient for the requirements of the proposed Operating System/Applications/Games?
Sound Card (if not built-in to Motherboard already)
- Is it a suitable type for the Motherboard:
  PCI Other?
- Is it sufficient for the requirements of the proposed Operating System/Applications/Games?