please help..first build

[skid08mark]

hi im looking to build my first pc...im giving my Compaq Presario AMD Athelon 800 mhz ,256 memory,nvidia tnt2 to someone...looking to build a cheap pc that will be as good or better ..Here's my plan.does this all fit..i plan on upgrading the integraded video ont the mobo later.

PRO SOURCE Case with 350W Power Supply (Beige), Model "097U-SF ALPS" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-tower
Color: Beige
Material: Metal
Drive Bays: 4x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 4x 3.5"(Internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2x USB2.0, Audio Ports
Power Supply: 350W
Cooling System: 1 Fan
Motherboard Compatibility: AT/Micro-ATX/ATX
Dimensions: 7.8"x17"x17.3"(WxHxD) more info-> N82E16811132023 $29.00 $29.00


ABIT "NF7-M" nForce2 IGP Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors
Chipset: nForce2 IGP + MCP
FSB: 333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR333/266/200 Max 3GB, 2x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,1xCOM,1xVGA,1xLPT,SPDIF Out,6xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC97 CODEC
Onboard Video: Intergrated GeForce4 MX GPU
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813127150 $95.00 $95.00


AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) more info-> N82E16819103379 $80.00 $80.00


Mushkin Basic Green 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Mushkin
Speed: DDR333(PC2700)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5-4-4
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 2.7GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info-> N82E16820146217 $74.00 $74.00


SAMSUNG 40GB 7200RPM Light and Slim IDE Hard Drive, Model SP0411N, OEM Drive only
Specifications:
Capacity: 40GB
Average Seek Time: 11 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133
Features: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Spindle Motor Technology
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive only more info-> N82E16822152008 $58.00 $58.00


Aopen KB-858 Keyboard PS2 107keys -RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: PS2
Number Of Keys: 107 keys
Wireless Technology: N/A
Palm Rest: N/A
Design Style: standard
Color: Beige
Features: Membrane Tactile Switches, Laser engraved printing, 20 million life cycles more info-> N82E16823144001 $6.00 $6.00


PHILIPS 107E56 17" CRT Monitor –RETAIL
Specifications:
CRT Type: 17" (16" viewable), Shadow Mask, Flat Square
Dot Pitch: 0.27 mm
Max / Optimal resolution: 1280x1024 @ 60Hz / 1024x768
Frequency / Bandwidth: fh: 30~70kHz; fv: 50~160Hz / 108MHz
Features: XtraSpace Design, Flat Square, High Contrast, Anti Glare, Anti-Static, Anti-Reflection
Dimensions & Weight: 15.6" x 15.1" x 16.5" (WxHxD), 31.9 lbs
Manufacturer's Warranty / Phone No.: 3 year limited warranty on CRT, parts and labor / 877-835-1838 more info-> N82E16824133120 $92.00 $92.00


Samsung 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model SW-252FRNS, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: Internal IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows 98SE/2000, ME, and XP
Features: Reduces noise and vibration with DVA (Dynamic Vibration Absorber)
Packaging: Retail Package (see pics for details) more info-> N82E16827151033 $31.00 $31.00




Subtotal » $ 465.00

Do i need anything else? I have speakers and mouse..would need to buy windows xp..or would this be a better deal..

eMachines T3085
Specifications
CPU: AMD Athlon™ XP 3000+ Processor
QuantiSpeed™ Architecture operates at 2.167 GHz
512KB L2 cache & 333MHz FSB
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Chipset: nVIDIA® nForce™2
Memory: 512 MB DDR (PC 2700)
Expandable to 2 GB
Hard Drive: 160 GB HDD (7200 RPM)
Optical Drives: DVD +/- RW Drive (Write Max: 4x DVD+/-R, 2.4x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-RW, 16x CD-R, 10x CDRW; Reads 40x CD, 12x DVD), 48x Max. CD-ROM Drive
Media Reader: 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager (USB 2.0, Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Micro Drive, Multimedia Card)
Video: nVIDIA® GeForce4™ MX graphics (1 AGP 8x slot available)
Sound: nForce™ 6-channel Audio
Modem: 56K* ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
Network: 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Peripherals: Premium Plus Multimedia Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Amplified Stereo Speakers
Dimensions: 7.25"w x 14.125"h x 16"d
Internet: AOL 3 month membership included, click here for details
Ports/Other: 5 USB 2.0 ports (4 in back; 1 in Media Reader), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Audio-In & Out
Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™, Microsoft Media Player, Real Player, PowerDVD, Internet Explorer, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator Basic, CompuServe®, AOL (with 3 months membership included**), Norton AntiVirus 2004 (90 day complimentary subscription), BigFix®

its $619 after $50 rebate but has windows already..would have to buy monitor..any suggestions please

[skid08mark]

also the only game i really play is madden would the video on the mobo be as good as my tnt 2 is now

[Cricket]

I'd stay away from the eMachine.

As far as the parts list, I'd stay away from Samsung hard drives and optical drives...reliability issues. And the power supply in that case probably isn't a very good one either.

The on-board video on that motherboard is probaby comparable to a GeForce II, which is much better than a TNT II. So yeah, the on-board video should work fine with Madden.

Cricket

[skid08mark]

ok thanx cricket..should i go with lite on and wd like u..ive seen from others that wd hd's are good

[Hi Ho]

A Lite-On optical drive and Western Digital hard drive would be good. Definetly get a different PSU. An Enlight 360w would be perfect. Everything else looks good to me.

[skid08mark]

thanx hi ho /..should i get a diff case and sep power supply

[Hi Ho]

You can still use the case if you like it. It doesn't cost much. Just throw out the power supply.

[Cricket]

Originally posted by skid08mark thanx hi ho /..should i get a diff case and sep power supply

You could do that or just get a case from Antec, AOpen, Enlight, Chenbro, Thermaltake or Lite-On...they all come with good quality power supplies.

Cricket

[RayH]

Geography plays an important part in what and where to purchase. First, I'll assume that you are in the United States. There are all kinds of mail order firms. But they usually don't mail out of the US.

Next, if you gave some hint as to your actual city maybe suggestions could come out for local sources. Sometimes some things are better purchased locally. The shipping could bust the deal on some things.

New Egg is generally a good source for a lot of things. But they'll sock it on cables. I get them locally.

For cases, you might consider Price Watch (www.pricewatch.com). They have cheap shipping.

For a monitor, you might want to consider a 19" KDS from Office Depot.com. They're running a special that ends Sat. It's $20 less than the Phillips monitor. Check this LINK for details and extra coupon ($20).

For a CD burner, you might just want to check the Sunday newspaper and get on of the specials if white doesn't bug you. It'll be less expensive and come w/software.

Or, just pop about another $45 and get a DVD burner that comes with software!

Get a larger hard drive. New Egg will give you an 80 GB hard drive for the same money. You get a fast computer, all of a sudden you do different things with it.

[skid08mark]

thanx rayh..all the parts i picked were from newegg
i was already thinking of not getting the monitor that would save $92 plus $29 for shipping..the only other shipping is $4 for the keyboard and $15 for the case.. i think ill skip the monitor and get a diff case ..prob antec with power supply..i guees ill go ahead and get larger hd also