new build, how does it look?

[gorie]

i want to build a new computer for my boyfriend and curious how this looks.
a lot of parts are similar to what i used to build my computer last year so i think it should be ok just want to confirm before buying stuff, and if i can cut back on cost anywhere please let me know

he doesn't really play games so i might want a different video card that is cheaper...?

i don't know much about LCD monitors, but i went with this one because it was 1600x1200 resolution (need one that allows this resolution for sure), i don't want to spend more than i have to on a decent monitor.

also could use a suggestion for a power supply


COOLER MASTER Praetorian PAC-T01-E1 Silver All Aluminium Alloy ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: PAC-T01-E1 $108.50

ASUS P4P800-E DELUXE Socket 478 Intel 865PE ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: P4P800-E DELUXE $114

SAPPHIRE 100131SL Radeon X800GTO 256MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: 100131SL $195

Intel Pentium 4 3.0E Prescott 800MHz FSB Socket 478 Processor Model BX80546PG3000E - Retail
Model #: BX80546PG3000E $188

CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS512MB400 - Retail
Model #: VS512MB400
$41 each x 2 = $82

SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
Model #: SFD321B/LBL1 $8.50

Logitech X-120 5 watts 2.0 Speaker - Retail
Model #: 970083-0403 $19.99

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1200JD 120GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer and Serial ATA Signal Cable Bundle $89

SAMSUNG 204T-Black 20.1" 16ms LCD Monitor - Retail
Model #: 204T BLK $532.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Full Version) Single-Pack OEM $89.99

subtotal: $1427.97


thanks for comments/suggestions

[blue60007]

Looks good, however it's outdated. It would work, but you'd be limited on future upgrades.

Upgrade to LGA775 CPUs - Like the Intel 630, and a matching board (ASUS boards are a good choice). Also, go with a PCI-E video card and of course a matching board. If he isn't going to do much gaming, a X800GT or even a X700 might do the trick. Also, you should get a Dual channel kit for the RAM, what you have should work, but a dual channel kit is guaranteed to work in Dual Channel mode.

Oh, and you forgot the most important thing: the power supply. The choice here is very important. You want to get a good one from Antec, Enermax, FSP (Forton Source), Seasonic, or XClio to name a few...If you want to cut costs a bit, look at this case and power supply. It's an excellent case and has an excellent power supply.

I can't help you with the specific monitor, but I've heard good things about Samsung monitors.

[not important]

You can certainly go with a cheaper graphics card if he doesn't game and the 21" LCD is a little overkill also. You have a very lucky boyfriend.
Have you considered going with a newer Socket T (775 pin) intel board with PCI Express graphics card?

Seems blue60007 beat me to it. I just did a build with that case. It is a quality case with a very nice PSU.

[gorie]

thanks guys

i'm considering changing the motherboard, cpu, and video card to these to keep it more up to date then, what do you think of these changes ? everything look good ? if you have any other suggestions let me know.


ABIT AG8 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: AG8 $114

SAPPHIRE 100129L Radeon X800GTO 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $159

Intel Pentium 4 630 Prescott 800MHz FSB LGA 775 EM64T Processor Model BX80547PG3000F - Retail $177

[jayb1234]

ABIT isn't a real good brand.

You can get a genuine Intel board with a newer chipset inn the same price range.

2nd best would be ASUS.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by jayb1234 ABIT isn't a real good brand.

What are you talking about? ABIT, ASUS and INTEL are all about the same as far as quality is concerned. ABIT is a top tier manufacturer and an ABIT motherboard would be an excellent choice.

Cricket

[jayb1234]

I personally don't care much for ABIT products. I have had problems with an ABIT board and found thier tech support to be pretty poor. I feel that both Intel and ASUS both have better websites where it is easier to find information that you need.