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Are most computer part compatible? If not, whats a quick way to know?

I am custom building my own computer and i just threw in some parts that look compatible. Im not 100% sure they all are. If someone could help me find out if these are compatible: Intel Core i5 661 3.33GHz / 2x256KB L2 / 4MB L3 Socket 1156 Dual-Core CPU Kingston ValueRAM KVR-800D2N6K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 RAM PC2-6400 240-Pin DIMM IBM Ultrastar 73LZX 9GB Ultra 160 10,000RPM 4MB 68-pin SCSI Hard Drive 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive & All-in-One Card Reader/Writer Combo w/USB 2.0 Port (Black) Sparkle GeForce 9800GT 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCIe) Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-Out & HDCP Support StarTech 5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card Intel DP55WB Media Series iP55 Socket 1156 mATX Motherboard w/RAID, FireWire, HD Audio (8-channel) IN WIN 350 Watt 20+4 ATX Computer Power Supply Logisys Dracula II CS606BK 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Window Gaming Case w/4.75" Blue LED Fan - No PSU (Black/Chrome) CenDyne Smartlink SL2801 56K V.92 PCI Data/Fax Modem yea i took off the modem and 3.5, i stole a cd drive from an old computer

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1. you won't be able to use that scsi harddrive, just get a Western digital blue or black sata drive, and don't get that power supply, that's just asking for trouble, get an 80plus certified power supply, and you need ddr3 ram for that motherboard and cpu, the ddr2 wont work.
2. Trash the SCSI drive, you do not have any SCSI connection only if you add PCI card and you will need to load a driver before you can boot the drive. A new Sata drive will be cheaper than price of add on card. Why a modem? I have a modem because it dials my telephone numbers for me but never as dial up to the internet. The power supply is too low, min would be 450 Watts but 550 Watts would be better. I would start looking for USB 3 support, I have seen External hard drive and flash drive with USB 3 plug. When was last time you used 3.5 disk? I use mine about once in 6 months. Then the disk is too small for my files.
3. Yeah your SCSI drive, although highest performer five years ago is now obsolete. Have you done any benchmarks with the integrated graphics on the i5 661? Of course you would need a different MB. I'm using an Asus P7H55. When I did, it outperformed my GeForce 8800, and is probably on par with the 9800. Typically Intel GMA sucks for gaming, but with it on the processor die, along with the memory controller and PCI-E controller means the lowest latencies between the CPU, memory and the GPU possible. I think it will surprise you. You may be able to do without the 9800, and if you get rid of that you can run with as low as a 150 Watt PSU without problems too and use a tiny case as well.