Upgrading Mac Pro 1,1?

Will these products be compatible with my Mac Pro 1,1 2x3.0Ghz
Hard Drive - 1TB
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GDVREI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1& smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
RAM - 16gb
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MH1AW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1& smid=AXCSB4T0AK26Y
GPU- ATI Radeon HD 3870
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FC7KU8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1& smid=A2JU0LFWCC1WNC
SSD - 32gb
http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Torqx-2-5-Inch-Solid-PT32GS25SSDR/dp/B00483EO4S/re f=sr_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1363484734&sr=1-19&keywords=ssd+60gb
I am aware that I will need a bracket for the SSD because it is a 2.5 inch drive and the bay is a 3.5 inch.
Can I also have a link or a tutorial to installing 10.7.5 on the SSD for a faster boot time? I am open for suggestions. My highest amount I'll pay is 300$.
So in a nutshell, I'm asking if the parts listed above are compatible with a Mac Pro 1,1 and also a link/tutorial for using the SSD for a faster boot time and how to make it able to use the 1TB drive. I want to install 10.7.5 because, well, if your on this site, it's self-explanitory.
Thanks In Advance!

1. Not really. Use a WD Black, but not a Green drive.
2. OK.
3. OK, but an ATI 5770 or 4870 would be better choices.
4. Get one that has more capacity. 120 GB SSDs aren't that expensive. You will need a special tray.
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