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Old 03-05-2006, 02:22 PM   #1
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My final build specs - PLEASE check one last time for me.
I'm on a budget and I've already blown it so money is a factor. The computer will be used mostly for web stuff (web design, surfing, etc) and programs like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Paint Shop Pro. Will be downloading lots of music/movies and burning them. Also would like to play a current game on occassion. Chances are I'll be doing several of these things at the same time.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail - $295.00
ABIT KN8 Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $84.99
eVGA Geforce 7800GT CO SE 256-P2-N516 Video Card - Retail - $285.00
Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $96.00
LITE-ON Black ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner Model SHW-160P6S - Retail - $41.99.
ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 420W Power Supply - Retail - $64.99
CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM System Memory - Retail - $141.50
ASPIRE X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-SS Silver Computer Case With Side Panel Window - Retail - $58.00
Logitech Internet Pro Desktop Black Wired Keyboard - OEM - $16.00
NEC Beige Floppy Drive Model FD1231H - OEM - $10.00 (free)
newegg Glossy Logo Sticker - OEM - $5.00 (free)
Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM - $93.95

Do you see any problems with the above build?
Any compatability issues?
Did I forget anything?
Would you recommend, change, or suggest anything? Why?

This is my first build ever and I want it to go as smoothly as possible. THANKS!!
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:28 PM   #2
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Do you already have a mouse and monitor?
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:29 PM   #3
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Well, looks good to me, you could save abit of money on the video card if your not gaming much, depends which odd game you will play. If its a demanding one like COD2 or BF2 then maybe not but if moneys an issue...but when isnt it?
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:54 PM   #4
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Do you already have a mouse and monitor?
Yes, and printer. I'd like to buy a new 19" LCD but it's going to have to wait. I have a couple of the huge 19" monitors but they're only a few years old and will work fine for a while.
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