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03-31-2006, 04:20 PM
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Another First Time Builder Thread. Please Give Me Your Experienced Opinions
This machine will be used primarily for gaming along with Photoshop/Flash type programs. I would like to keep the price around 1000-1200, the more I save here, the more I can spend on a new monitor.
Please give me advice on areas that I can skimp, or need to beef up. Concerns: -Not everything is compatible -Over did something that won't get full usage because another part isn't up to it -If the floppy drive gets in the way/makes heat, I can ditch it Processors http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562 -AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 1GHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145526 -CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT533D2 Fans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185125 -ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro Cooling Fan with Heatsink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999614 -VANTEC SF12025L 120mm 2 Ball Case Cooling Fan Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150140 XFX PV-T73G-UDD3 GeForce 7600 GT XXX (590MHz) 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131540 ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Floppy Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16821103303 ALPS Silver 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive - OEM Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129140 Antec Solution SLK3700-BQE Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Single fan 350W SmartPower ATX12V Power Supply DVD/CD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152058 NEC Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE/ATAPI 16X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM Power http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103937 Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply OS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102065 Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition Single Pack - OEM Last edited by bluetronboy; 03-31-2006 at 04:26 PM. |
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03-31-2006, 04:42 PM
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Nice Processor
 Your motherboard requires 184 pin RAM. You have 240 pin listed. Ditch the floppy, you can boot with Windows XP cd-rom disc. Get Win XP Home w/ SP2 OEM instead of Win XP Pro. Looks like you're missing a soundcard. I recommend Soundblaster Audigy 2ZS. Add a network interface card for internet. Last edited by Parker03GT; 03-31-2006 at 04:46 PM. |
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03-31-2006, 04:56 PM
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Parker: that board has ethernet on the board and onboard sound. Blue could try the onboard sound before commiting to a sound card.
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03-31-2006, 05:01 PM
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No need to get the case with power supply, if you're replacing it with a more powerful model. Antec make cases without a PSU installed.
Avoid XP64. Not enough support for it in terms of drivers and software. Onboard sound should be fine. If you don't think it's up to scratch, you can always purchase one at a later date. I'd get the floppy for what they cost, they can be useful for diagnostic purposes. You don't have to have it connected all the time. You won't need a network card, the motherboard you picked comes with onboard ethernet. No need for the aftermarket heatsink, the retail-boxed processors come with one. FK
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03-31-2006, 05:24 PM
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Keep the floppy drive. They aren't quite useless yet. And for $8.00 why not. Just use the heatsink that comes with th retail CPU. It will work just fine, and the after market ones void the warrenty. XP Home is more then enough for most people. Unless you know you need Pro, go with Home. You need DDR RAM for that motherboard, not DDR2. If you are going with the Antec power supply, get a case without one. Pretty much what the others have said.
Now that we have shaved a few bucks, see if you have enough to get a 7900 GT video card. It will help with gaming a lot.
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03-31-2006, 06:04 PM
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Thanks to everyone who's helping
I dropped: Fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185125 ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro Cooling Fan with Heatsink OS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102065 Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition Single Pack - OEM Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145526 -CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT533D2 Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129140 Antec Solution SLK3700-BQE Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Single fan 350W SmartPower ATX12V Power Supply - Retail and I picked up: Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail Os http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM From reviews about cases I guess I could use a little help. I am worried that I will get one too small/cramped/with poor airflow. From the compairing I did I was happy with the one I picked out but if anyone has a good suggestion under $100 I'll take it. |
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03-31-2006, 11:13 PM
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There's another Antec on Newegg that's almost identical to that one you picked out. You can see it by CLICKING HERE. Only differences I see between it and the one you had picked is that it doesn't come with a power supply and it has the side air duct (which is usually a good thing, just in case you DO end up with a heating problem). It has the same (or more) amount of drive bays and space for that extra 120mm fan you listed to go in the front panel. All that and it's only $49.
The other stuff you ditched/replaced look good now and are compatible. EDIT: Oh yeah, bout forgot.....that case I linked to just shows the front ports as "USB" instead of "USB2.0" like the other one had, but I went to Antec's website to check the specs and they show it as having USB2.0 ports as well.
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04-03-2006, 07:45 PM
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Actually, (1gx1g) is still 1g.
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04-03-2006, 08:24 PM
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No, the retail processor comes with a heatsink and thermal material. AS is not approved by AMD for warranty purposes.
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04-03-2006, 08:29 PM
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Looks like a good build to me. If you like the latest games, 2GB could be a good investment. I know Battlefield 2 thrives on RAM.
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04-03-2006, 09:24 PM
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O.K. so I'm gunna spring for some more ram. 2GB (2 x 1GB)! Happy?
Any suggestions? The con reviews for the Crosshair scare me. Is getting two CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB)'s the best way to keep it cheap? |
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04-03-2006, 09:29 PM
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04-06-2006, 09:54 PM
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If you won't be running SLI, you might want to consider switching to a cheapre motherboard that's not SLI. It could save a few bucks, and there are plenty out there that come with onboard LAN and decent onboard sound.
Just a thought. And 2GB of RAM is a good idea. It makes a noticable difference in photoshop. Last edited by Davermonk; 04-06-2006 at 09:56 PM. |
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04-07-2006, 02:02 PM
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Thanks again for everyones help!
I am switching to the 2GB of RAM but I am going to stick with this motherboard.. might need it for adding to when Spore comes out (am I right or am I right?) ording all my parts tonight ala newegg Expect a "NEED HELP!!!!!" thread come build date.
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