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12-12-2005, 01:52 AM
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First time build
Hello everyone, let just say that this is my first attempt in building my own PC and I am not very familiar with all the PC Tech, so any help and openion would be great
 Case: COOLER MASTER Praetorian 730 RC-730-SSN1 Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case PSU: Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, TUV, CB, FCC CLASS B, CUL Mobo: ASUS A8N-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 1GHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST340014A 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive x 2 RAM: CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory Pri Optical: PLEXTOR Black IDE DVD Burner Model PX-740A/SW-BL Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card Video Card: BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXCOD2 Geforce 7800GTX 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card OS: Windows XP ( Home or Professional Edition? ) Wondering if that would be a good build (for gaming and personal use) ?? Thanks in advance for any help guys  ps: still not sure how to make the links work, sorry about that.. 
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12-12-2005, 02:22 AM
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Most new motherboards have pretty good integrated 8 channel sound. You might want to try it before you buy a card.
RAM: Check the QVL list at ASUS or use Corsairs configurator to be sure you order a compatible part number. OS: The OEM version of XP should be fine unless you need some specific feature of XP Pro. Hard drive: You can go with a SATA drive and that 2Mb cache is way too small. Get a 8Mb or 16Mb Seagate or Western Digital would be my choice. Floppy Drive: You are likely to need one to load some of the drivers, BIOS updates, diagnostics etc The rest of the parts look good. To make a link work highlight the word for the "link", then hit the round symbol below the smiley face and paste the url in the box that pops up.
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12-12-2005, 06:22 AM
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ok, here is what I will be changing following your advice and trying to find the parts that are "in stock"
RAM: CORSAIR XMS 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Floppy Drive: MITSUMI Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal 8 in 1 Floppy Drive Model FA404A/404M BLK OS: I think I'll just go with "Windows XP Home Edition" and for the sound card I'll think I would like to get one to be on the safe side. so what do you think? |
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12-12-2005, 06:45 AM
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You really don't need a sound card, the build in sound is fine on the motherboard, unless you are an audiophile you shouldnt need one. Everything else looks good, should make a nice pc
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12-12-2005, 05:31 PM
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Just a caution with regard to that Mitsumi floppy with USB card reader. I have one of these, too, and it works fine. BUT... leave the USB connector unplugged from the motherboard header when you are installing the operating system. I plugged mine in, and the card reader grabbed drive letter C:. I'm living with it, and I haven't had any problems. But if you want your boot drive to be C: leave the card reader disconnected until after you've installed the OS.
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12-12-2005, 05:56 PM
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OK will keep that in mind, and thanks guys for all the help. I am going to start ordering the parts now
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12-12-2005, 09:53 PM
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Was just wondering, once I install this CPU, is it posible to upgrade it later in the future or am I pretty much stuck with it?
and I have read some info that the cooling unit that comes with this CPU is not very good, so should I get a different CPU cooling unit? if so what brand and kind would be be good and compatible? Thanks guys for all the help, don't know what I would have done without everyone here and this site
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12-12-2005, 10:43 PM
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You should get the most appropriate cooling unit.
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12-12-2005, 10:50 PM
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any advice on which one I should get, I really have no idea on how to pick a good one
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12-12-2005, 11:09 PM
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You can change the processor to an upgraded one later. The stock heatsink and fan should be good enough, and an aftermarket unit voids the processor warranty. I wouldn't change it unless you get heat issues. A lot of the people who gripe about stock heatsinks and fans not doing the job are using some junk case with poor air circulation that they had to have because of the see through sides and pretty lights. One good reason to change the heatsink is if you are overclocking, other than that stock should be fine.
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12-13-2005, 01:29 AM
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that's good to know, thanks
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12-13-2005, 10:03 AM
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That's the same processor I'm using. The stock cooler works perfectly well. The CPU is about 35 C at idle, 39 C under load. There's no need to use an aftermarket cooler if you aren't overclocking and are sensible about case ventilation. I'm using a Lian-Li PC60B Plus case with 3 case fans. A 120mm at the front blowing in, and two 80 mm fans blowing out: one at the back and one at the top.
Also keep in mind that you will void your processor's three-year warranty if you use an aftermarket cooler. |
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