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07-14-2006, 11:03 PM
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First Build AMD Socket 939
As my first post, I thought I would post a list of components for my first build to get some feedback on them and to make sure they're compatible. I'd like to keep the price below $1500.
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2000MHz HT 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819103533 Motherboard: ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131569 Power Supply: THERMALTAKE TR2 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.0 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153028 Case: Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811133154 Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136033 DVD Burner: 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 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827152058 Memory: CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145440 Video Card: eVGA 256-P2-N553-AX Geforce 7600GT CO 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130283 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 Total: 872.93 The following stuff is optional, I may go ahead and get it if I have the money but I'd still like some feedback on them. Keyboard: Logitech Media Elite 967559-0403 Black 102 Normal Keys 18 Function Keys USB + PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823126178 Mouse: Logitech MX518 931352-0403 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1x Wheel USB + PS/2 Optical Mouse - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16826104178 Monitor: ViewSonic VA902b Black 19" 8ms LCD Monitor 270 cd/m2 550:1 0.294mm Pixel Pitch - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16824116363 Speakers: Logitech X-530 70 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16836121118 Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS SB0350 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102178 Total: 404.90 Grandtotal: 1277.83 If I get everything. I'm not sure whether or not I can get a better video card for around the same price, or if that one is even worth getting. I'd be using this computer for playing games like Half Life 2, Age of Empires 3, Oblivion, and others. Most of all I'd just like to hear any suggestions or comments on it. I'll most likely wait for the price cut before I buy anything, if I even buy anything at all. Thanks for any help. |
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07-14-2006, 11:47 PM
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That's a weak PSU (29 12V amps). I would look an Antec Truepowe II 550 (39 12V Amps). It costs a bit more, but it's well worth the power (and Antec is higher quality). In all honesty, you should buy a cheaper case. $150 seems a bit much for a case, but it's your money. I'd look for a $50 case (Thermaltake has some) and through another $100 at the video card/PSU (especially considering you are playing Oblivion).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130028 If you're waiting till the price cut, you might consider a 3800+ X2 at that point. Just something to consider. I would suggest holding off on the sound card. I'd give the onboard sound a try and see how it goes for you.
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07-15-2006, 05:19 AM
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was wondering for the 3800+ x2 should you use the socket 939 version or the am2? you should get that mouse or the mx510 if u want the blue or red, only diff is the selectable dpi they both read the same speed, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823175103 saitek eclipse beautiful keyboard, if you want looks and a good feel get this, very responsive. case looks ok, but too expensive, should get lian-li if you gonna spend that knida money on a case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112024 . and this is the case i got cause i really wanted one that had the side window and fans and the dark blue looks even better in person http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156020
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07-15-2006, 11:32 AM
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9mm wins.
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Socket AM2 is a part of AMD's next generation of CPU sockets. I would go with AM2 which allows you to take advantage of DDR2 memory. DDR2 runs at higher clock frequencies while drawing less power than DDR memory.
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07-15-2006, 11:44 AM
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It's VERY picky about RAM and you must get DDR2-800 (more so with the higher end models) which is more expensive, and you'll need to do some research on the RAM you pick out. ASUS has QVL on their site for download that lists compatible modules.
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07-15-2006, 11:44 AM
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I agree with blue on the PSU, go for the one he selected. Spend more on the vid card. Trust me, I love Oblivion but it IS a vid card hog. There are no systems, including top of the line SLI or Crossfire systems, that run the game with every setting maxed. It's a VERY demanding game. Spend the extra on the 7900GT blue picked out, or, if you don't mind ATI, go with the X1800XTX for similar money or the X1900XT for a little more. They will all play the gave very well with most of the eye candy on. JMO.
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07-15-2006, 12:30 PM
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9mm wins.
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I was stating just from experience. I recently built a couple of systems for clients and myself with the AM2 platform and they run perfectly. I only had trouble on one of my boards (MSI K9N Neo F), but I flashed the bios with the newest revision and everything is good. I would go with ASUS if you want to go with the AM2 platform. Otherwise just stick to the socket 754 or socket 939 platform since the AM2 platform is relatively new and still may be buggy.
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07-15-2006, 12:51 PM
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I'll probably go with the 7900GT and the X2 3800+. I found a cheaper case($76.00) that I thought has some nice features:
Thermaltake SViking VA4000BWS Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811133142 I'll probably stick with 939 since it seems cheaper, and I don't see any reason why to switch to AM2 yet. |
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07-15-2006, 01:03 PM
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9mm wins.
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Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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