How can i identify if my components fits the Motherboard ?

[davidpm28]

How can i identify if my components fits the Motherboard ?

Reason: I just want to build a mid gaming desktop.

Question: How can i know if my Processor / RAM / GPU / PSU / HDD fits my motherboard well ?

Please give me a answer like this.

Example:

Processor: You should look for the Socket blabla in motherboard specs.
RAM: You should blablabla

Sorry i really don't have any idea how this thing works. I just want to buy a new desktop so i can play dota2 in max settings.

 

[dwatkins144]

Wherever you buy the motherboard, there should be a list of specifications that will list all the information you need. For example, Newegg will tell you the socket type, memory capacity, memory standard, form factor, pci slots, and just about everything else.

Is there a certain motherboard or processor you're interested in getting?

 

[volcanoscout]

The easy way to do it is start a new thread under Systems, and title it something like "Help me build a $xxxx system". Then in the post, list your budget, goals for the system (what size monitor you want, games you want to play, any special programs you want to run, etc), any special requirements like WiFi, and your location. You'll get dozens of replies and plenty of people will give you recommendations for complete builds.

The hard way is to start researching. Start with the CPU and work your way out from there.

 

[davidpm28]

Wherever you buy the motherboard, there should be a list of specifications that will list all the information you need. For example, Newegg will tell you the socket type, memory capacity, memory standard, form factor, pci slots, and just about everything else.

Is there a certain motherboard or processor you're interested in getting?

The easy way to do it is start a new thread under Systems, and title it something like "Help me build a $xxxx system". Then in the post, list your budget, goals for the system (what size monitor you want, games you want to play, any special programs you want to run, etc), any special requirements like WiFi, and your location. You'll get dozens of replies and plenty of people will give you recommendations for complete builds.

The hard way is to start researching. Start with the CPU and work your way out from there.

Thank you guys for that answer btw please read this - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2241449/build-do...

 

[Eduello]

Processor: The CPU and the motherboard have to use the same socket. It's also a good idea to check the motherboard's website for a CPU compatibility list.
RAM: Has to be the same DDR version (240-pin DDR3 is the modern standard 204-pin DDR3 sticks are for laptops). If you RAM is faster than what the board can handle, it'll be automatically underclocked.
GPU: Almost all modern boards and GPUs are compatible with each other since they have at least one PCI-E x16 slot (the revision of PCI-E doesn't matter).
PSU: All PSUs and retail motherboards are compatible. Some OEM boards and PSUs (used in PCs made by HP etc) have different connectors and will not work with retail PSUs and motherboards.
HDD: Modern boards use SATA, so if your HDD/DVD-drive uses a SATA connector, they will work together (the revision of SATA doesn't matter).

 

[davidpm28]

Processor: The CPU and the motherboard have to use the same socket. It's also a good idea to check the motherboard's website for a CPU compatibility list.
RAM: Has to be the same DDR version (240-pin DDR3 is the modern standard 204-pin DDR3 sticks are for laptops). If you RAM is faster than what the board can handle, it'll be automatically underclocked.
GPU: Almost all modern boards and GPUs are compatible with each other since they have at least one PCI-E x16 slot (the revision of PCI-E doesn't matter).
PSU: All PSUs and retail motherboards are compatible. Some OEM boards and PSUs (used in PCs made by HP etc) have different connectors and will not work with retail PSUs and motherboards.
HDD: Modern boards use SATA, so if your HDD/DVD-drive uses a SATA connector, they will work together (the revision of SATA doesn't matter).

Look the specs here http://pcx.com.ph/components/motherboard/msi-h81m-p33-v2.html

What is the chipset ? slots ? onboard SATA ? ( everything in left table chart )

 

[Eduello]

There are multiple different chipsets for the LGA 1150 socket: B85, H81, H87, H97, Q87, Z87, Z97. They differ in features and overclocking capability, but they all support the same CPUs.

As you can see, that board has a PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot, which means that it can support all PCI-E x16 graphics cards.

On-board SATA means the SATA ports on your motherboard, that board has a total of 4 ports, so it supports 4 hard drives or DVD-drives.

 

[davidpm28]

There are multiple different chipsets for the LGA 1150 socket: B85, H81, H87, H97, Q87, Z87, Z97. They differ in features and overclocking capability, but they all support the same CPUs.

As you can see, that board has a PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot, which means that it can support all PCI-E x16 graphics cards.

On-board SATA means the SATA ports on your motherboard, that board has a total of 4 ports, so it supports 4 hard drives or DVD-drives.

Nice i learned alot from you. Since im going to build mid noob gaming pc, Do i need overclock thing ? http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2241449/build-dota.html

 

[Eduello]

No, you don't need to overclock.