Component Compatibility for Computer Build

[CharlesH]

I want to modify the configuration below by replacing the I5-4430 with the Intel Core I5-4690. Is this CPU compatible with the remaining components outlined below? Thanks.



I’m planning to build a computer. Although I recently asked a compatibility question, I changed some of the components of my planned build. I think the components shown below are compatible, and that if I order these components and build the computer correctly, it should work. But I want to be sure.

Are these components compatible? And if I purchase a retail version of the CPU indicated below, will I receive a fan, heat sink, and thermal paste? Do I need a cooler?

1. Asus H87M-Plus/CSM
2. Intel Core I5-4430 CPU
3. Antec Sonata lll 500 enclosure
4. Kingston Tech Hyper 8 GB 1600 MHZ DDR3 Dual Channel Kit-240 Pin SDRAM (KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX)
5. Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black)
6. Legacy Kingston VGA monitor (maybe eight years old). Of course the monitor requires a VGA port
7. PS2 keyboard
8. PS2 mouse

Thanks,
Charles

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Retail is the regular version, OEM version is the one that has only the CPU.

It's compatible.

Not sure what you meant that 'of course it requires a VGA port'

 

[swegname]

Retail is the regular version, OEM version is the one that has only the CPU.

It's compatible.

Ima just fully answer that question. Retail means only CPU and stock cooler. No Thermal paste.

 

[M0j0jojo]

Yes the CPU and MOBO are compatible. however that motherboard only has one PS/2 port

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Indeed, it does not come with an extra stick like an aftermarket cooler would.

The cooler comes pre-pasted, but nothing extra.

 

[swegname]

Yes the CPU and MOBO are compatible. however that motherboard only has one PS/2 port

Then I suggest a PS2 to USB converter. One of the PS2 peripherals can use the usb port.

 

[CharlesH]

Retail is the regular version, OEM version is the one that has only the CPU.

It's compatible.

Not sure what you meant that 'of course it requires a VGA port'

I was trying to say that I'm assuming that the motherboard has a VGA port. Pictures indicate that the board has a VGA port, but if anyone had any doubts about the board's VGA port, I wanted to hear them.

 

[CharlesH]

Yes the CPU and MOBO are compatible. however that motherboard only has one PS/2 port

Then I suggest a PS2 to USB converter. One of the PS2 peripherals can use the usb port.

OK. That's what I will plan to do.

 

[CharlesH]

Retail is the regular version, OEM version is the one that has only the CPU.

It's compatible.

Ima just fully answer that question. Retail means only CPU and stock cooler. No Thermal paste.

Indeed, it does not come with an extra stick like an aftermarket cooler would.

The cooler comes pre-pasted, but nothing extra.

Do I get enough in the retail CPU box to keep the CPU cool, or do I need to purchase something more?

 

[IDontUnderstand]

It comes pre-pasted, means that they already put the thermal paste onto the cooler when they put it in the box. You don't need to worry about buying new thermal paste for like a year or two until you want to re-paste it.

You don't need to buy anymore paste for now.

 

[CharlesH]

It comes pre-pasted, means that they already put the thermal paste onto the cooler when they put it in the box. You don't need to worry about buying new thermal paste for like a year or two until you want to re-paste it.

You don't need to buy anymore paste for now.

So I can assume that the paste on the cooler and the cooler in the retail box will sufficiently cool the system I plan to build, right?

Thanks

Thanks

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Yes.

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[CharlesH]

If I wanted to add a video card to this system, is there a vga video card that would work in this system that would allow me to use my legacy monitor? If so, what is the name of the card?

 

[M0j0jojo]

If I wanted to add a video card to this system, is there a vga video card that would work in this system that would allow me to use my legacy monitor? If so, what is the name of the card?

You dont even a card that only supports VGA, you can a card that supports DVI and get a DVI to VGA adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998101

 

[CharlesH]

If I wanted to add a video card to this system, is there a vga video card that would work in this system that would allow me to use my legacy monitor? If so, what is the name of the card?

You dont even a card that only supports VGA, you can a card that supports DVI and get a DVI to VGA adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998101

OK. But, again, can I buy a card that plugs into the mb that supports the legacy VGA monitor? If so, what is the card? Thanks.

 

[swegname]

I don't think there is any video cards with VGA...
I'm not sure
Well not none, but only very old cards.

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Get DVI to VGA adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999201