Creating a monster?

[maxx7138]

First try at this and now wondering why I didn't go for a barebones kit. I will list what I've gotten myself into so far and would appreciate any help in direction from here on out. I would like to know if what I've done will even work and what OS I would be better off with. Casual gamer, video and photo editing as well as work (MS Office). Any help would be appreciated and sorry I didn't come here first.


Cooler Master CM690 ATX Mid-Tower Case, clear side

2 - 135mm Fan, Blue LED

Ultra LSP550 550-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready,
SLI-Ready,

Gigabyte P55A-UD3 Motherboard – ATI Crossfire X – SATA – SATA2 – USB 2.0-3.0 – 7,1 High Def Audio – PCIe slots

Intel i5 750 Quad Core Processor

OCZ TECH 4 GB DRR3 Memory 1600MHz - 240 Pin DIMM
D/C Kit PN - OCZ3G16004GK

GeForce GT240 Graphics Card – PCI Express 2.0 - 1024MB – DDR3 – DVI-I – CRT – HDMI – Max Digital Res. 2560x1600

Western Digital Black Caviar 1-T Hard Drive 32 Mb Cache – 333Gbps- SATA

LG DVD/CD Burner – 22X DVD – 40X CD Write Speeds

[CHAD]

Everything will work together just fine. The processor and mobo have the same socket, and your tower will fit an ATX mobo. The only thing I see that may not suit is the GeForce. I had originally bought a 9800gt for my mid-size case, and it didn't fit. It's very hard to find specific dimensions of cards on manufacturer's websites. The power supply should be ok, 550 watts is probably just enough for that core i5. Hope this helps. Oh and if you're just doing office work on this pc, then it's going to run Office 2007 like a charm :D

[maxx7138]

I do not have my OS yet but tried to turn on and unit is recycling on and off. Any ideas? (Besides go get a bundle).