Alright, My comp as of yet!

[bthizle1]

Ok, I have been puting this together from newegg.com, and these are the parts I have come up with, remember, please comment on these parts, and feel free to tell me about other parts I have not listed here, that will be compatable with what I want. I have about 1-4 different selections under each part, that I am deciding on.

WARNING LONG LIST

Case:

COOLER MASTER Praetorian Black ALUMINUM MID-TOWER CASE, Model "PAC-T01-EK" -RETAIL
Model# PAC-T01-EK Item # N82E16811119035
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-Tower Case
Color: Black
Material: All Aluminium Alloy
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/4 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2xUSB2.0, 2xAudio, IEEE 1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 2 x 80mm front, 1 x 80mm top, 1 x 80mm rear
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX; 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5 cm)
Dimensions: 19.6" x 7.2" x 17.8" (LxWxH)
$98.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-035&depa=1

SOLD OUT FOR NOW ETA 9/27/04

Cooler Master Praetorian SILVER ALUMINUM MID-TOWER CASE, Model "PAC-T01-E1"
Model# PAC-T01-E1 Item # N82E16811119029
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX Mid-Tower Case
Material: All Aluminium Alloy
Driver Bays: 4x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 4x 3.5" (hidden)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB 2.0 x 2; MIC x 1; Earphone jack x 1; IEEE 1394 x 1
Cooling System: 4 x 80mm fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX; 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5 cm)
Power Supply: N/A
Dimensions: L497 x W196 x H452 mm

$98.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-029&depa=1

KINGWIN SILVER All Aluminum 10-Bay Mid tower case, with a Large Side Window, Model "KT-424-S-WM"
Model# KT-424-S-WM Item # N82E16811170013
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-Tower
Color: Silver
Material: 2.0mm Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2,3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,IEEE1394 x1
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 3x 80mm Case fans
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 20''Dx8.6''Wx17.7''H
Special Features: Special anti-Shock absorber system for HDD,Front hidden fan controller.

$88.50

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...170-013&depa=1


Model# VA4000BWS Item # N82E16811133142
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Black
Material: 0.8 mm SECC
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 1/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x audio, 1 x IEEE1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 1 x 120mm front fan, 1 x 120mm rear fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX, Standard ATX
Dimensions: 17.4" x 7.9" x 19.9"(HxWxD)
Features: Screw-less CDROM ,HDD & Add-on cards assembly, Record & adjust pre-setting Temp(with blue back light)

$84.99

http://www.newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=7&DEPA=1


ASPIRE X-Infinity Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case with 350W Power Supply, Model"ATXB6KLW-AL/350" -RETAIL
Model# ATXB6KLW-AL/350 Item # N82E16811144077
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Steel
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2, Audio on the top
Power Supply: 350W ------------------------350 WATS!!!!!!!!!!
Cooling System: 2 fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
Dimensions: 18.65" x 7.75" X 16.75" (DxWxH)

$63.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...144-077&DEPA=1



A-Top Z-Alien Black Aluminum PC Gamer Case With 500W PSU & Side window, Model "AT959-BK" -RETAIL
Model# AT959-BK Item # N82E16811105107
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower Case
Color: Black
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 4 x USB2.0, 2 x audio, 1 x IEEE1394
Power Supply: 500W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm front Blue LED fan, 1 x 120mm rear Blue LED fan
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX (12" x 10")
Features: Front panel with digital temperature display, Three case fans that lights up a bright blue LED

$79.99

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...105-107&DEPA=0



CPU (Processor):

AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 512K, L2 Cache, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor 939 Pin - Retail
Model# ADA3500AWBOX Item # N82E16819103463
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Socket: Socket 939
Packaging: Retail

$365.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-463&depa=1



Hard Drive:

Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD, OEM Drive Only
Model# WD740GD Item # N82E16822144160
Specifications:
Capacity: 74GB
Average Seek Time: 4.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: High Performance SATA Interface
Packaging: OEM Drive Only

Price: $178.99
Mail-In Rebate: -$25.00
=Final Price: $153.99

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Seagate 200GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3200822A-RK, Retail
Model# ST3200822A-RK Item # N82E16822148036
Specifications:
Capacity: 200GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: 350 Gs non-op shock, 3D Defense System
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Packaging: Retail Box

$150.95

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...148-036&depa=1



Video Card:

ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Model# 100-435105 Item # N82E16814102361
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO
Memory: 256MB DDR
BUS: AGP 8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 Cables, 2 Adapters, 1 CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)

$270.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-361&depa=1

RADEON™ 9800 Series of products requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise, ATI recommends a 300-Watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed.
Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD® Athlon® or higher with AGP 8X (0.8v), 4X (1.5V) or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration (8X/4X)
128MB of system memory
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
DVD playback requires DVD drive

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eVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "256-A8-N344-AX" -RETAIL
Model# 256-A8-N344-AX Item # N82E16814130203
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT/350MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB GDDR3/1GHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz
Cable/Accessories: Manual, 2x DVI to VGA Adapters, FARCRY
Retail Box (See pics for details)

$388.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-203&depa=1









Motherboard:





ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL

Model# A8V DELUXE Item # N82E16813131510
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX
Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,1x LPT,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,1x S/PDIF out,Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-CH
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard IEEE1394: 2x 1394 ports
Form Factor: ATX

$129.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-510&depa=1

GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS PRO" nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL

Model# GA-K8NS PRO Item # N82E16813128241
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon64 Processors(1600MHz System Bus) WILL THAT BE COMPATABLE WITH MY CPU? THE 1600MHz System Bus that is.
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 by chipset, 2x ATA 133 w/ RAID0/1/0+1 JBOD by GigaRAID IT8212 up to 8 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,1xLPT,2xCOM,1xLAN,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Marvell 8001 Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x SATA by chipset, RAID 0/1 JBOD; 2x SATA by Sil3512, RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: T.I. controller, 3 Ports
Form Factor: ATX

$111.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...128-241&depa=1





Keyboard & Mouse:

Logitech Premium Desktop USB/ PS/2 104keys Keyboard & Cordless Optical Mouse -OEM
Model# 967311-0403 Item # N82E16823126136
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 7 function keys
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: detachable
Design Style: standard
Mouse included: wireless optical wheel
Features: Corded Internet Keyboard, Cordless Optical Mouse, 7 Hot Keys, Integrated Cordless Receiver, Soft Touch Keys *Must be Purchased with Hardware!!*

$25.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...126-136&DEPA=0


Memory RAM:

Kingston 184-Pin 1GB ECC Unbuffered DDR PC-3200, Model KVR400X72C3A/1G - RETAIL

Model# KVR400X72C3A/1G Item # N82E16820144162 Specifications:
Manufacturer: Kingston
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3-3-3
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 72-Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

$257.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-162&depa=1

Transcend 184-Pin 1GB DDR PC-3200, Model TS128MLD64V4J - Retail

Model# TS128MLD64V4J Item # N82E16820208125 Specifications:
Manufacturer: Transcend
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3-3-3
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64-Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

$207.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...208-125&depa=1


Floppy Drive:

SONY Beige 1.44MB 3.5Inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model MPF920, OEM
Model# MPF920 Beige Item # N82E16821103109
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44MB
Average Access Time: 94 ms
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5 inch
Media Type: All Standard 1.44MB & 720KB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes
Features: High Quality and Reliability
Packaging: OEM

$9.50

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-109&depa=0

CD/RW Drive:

ETA 9/23/04
MSI Black 52x32x52 CD-RW Drive, Model CR52-M Black, Retail

Model# CR52-M Black Item # N82E16827100038
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: Enhanced IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 2 MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/9x
Features: Anti-Bumping System
Packaging: Retail Box (see pictures for details)

$32.50

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-038&depa=0

Rosewill 52x32x52x16 CD-RW & DVD Combo Drive, Model C523216, Retail
Model# C523216 Item # N82E16827190002
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: Buffer under run errors prevention
Packaging: Retail box Bundled with PowerDVD Ahead NeroExpress burn ROM
$35.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...190-002&DEPA=0

Power Supply:

Aspire 520W 12V Triple Fan Aluminum Power Supply (Silver), Model "ATX-AS520W SILVER" -RETAIL
Model# ATX-AS520W SILVER Item # N82E16817148009
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 520W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 520 P4 Aluminum Power Supply w/2*8 cm UV Blue Fan Intake Heat w/1*8 cm UV Blue Fan Exhaust Heat w/4 Blue Led Multi-Color Coated Components & PC Board Green UV Sensitive Wiresleeve & Connectors w/Fan Speed Adjuster w/ I/O Switch Cable-Tube-Tied Wires for Neatness w/Gift Box

$55.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...148-009&DEPA=0

THANKS! AND BTW ITD BE GREAT IF YOU COULD TELL ME IF I AM MISSING ANYTHING.....I DON'T KNOW IF I NEED A PROCESSOR COOLING FAN YET BECAUSE THATS THE ONLY PART I HAVNT LOOKED INTO

[bigandy]

The case is really your choice. So whichever you like best, get.

Go with the Asus board. They are one of the highest quality MBs you can get, while Gigabyte is not known for making top of the line MBs.

If you can afford the 6800GT, by all means do get it. It will do just about anything you could want graphics wise.

You don't want ECC memory. Go with non-ECC, unbuffered, PC3200 from Crucial, Corsiar, Kingston, Geil, or Mushkin.

I'm not sure on either of those CDRWs. You may consider Plextor, Sony, LG, or LiteOn.

I wouldn't get that PSU. Aspire PSUs are bottom of the barrel. I'd go with the Enlight 420W.

[bthizle1]

I kinda want a 500w power supply though.....but I guess I could settle for a 420w right? And why not ECC memory, and why unbuffered?

[Hi Ho]

The case is purely your choice. Get what you like. Personally I like the CoolerMaster Pretorian silver best out of those.

Instead of getting that expensive and uneeded ECC registered RAM go with THIS Corsair RAM. It is cheaper and has better timings than either of the ones you have listed.

For the optical drive look at Plextor, LG, Lite-On, NEC, or Asus. HERE is a good, quiet CD-RW drive. If you want you could get a DVD burner which will burn both CD's and DVD's. THIS is a good one.

Also as mentioned before get the Asus motherboard. Not only is Asus better quality, but the Gigabyte you listed is a socket 754 while the CPU you have listed is socket 939. The Asus board is socket 939 and has just about the best chipset available for the Athlon 64.

About the power supply, Aspires are notoriously bad. Stay away from them. Refer to the Power Supply Reference Guide to see the good and bad brands. You do not really need 500 watts. A good 400 watt would be more than adequate. Again, as I have linked to before, the Enlight 420w would be a perfect match for that system and it is not expensive. You need a good quality power supply if you want a stable, long lasting system. A poor quality 500 watt power supply will only cause problems and possibly quite a bit of money lost in replacing parts that it fries.

[bthizle1]

Alright heres the other two memory things im looking at now then.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...144-321&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...146-545&depa=1

[Hi Ho]

Both of those are way expensive. Take a look at THIS Corsair RAM. It is cheaper and has better timings than the two you just linked to. It may not look all that fancy but it is better, faster memory and a much better use of money.

[bthizle1]

What about those hard drives, how do those look?

[Hi Ho]

Those are both very nice drives. However, the Seagate drive you have there is only IDE and it's in a retail box. That jacks up the price. HERE is the SATA version of that drive for less money. The only thing it doesn't have is the fancy box.

[bthizle1]

So...what your saying, is that there is no REALL difference between the two, except the retail box...and do I really need that?

Oh yeah, and BTW I noticed the 10,000 RPM had less GB on it...and the 72,000 RAM had ALOT more...so wich one should I go with?

[Hi Ho]

There is no difference at all between the retail and OEM drives. Only the box they come in. I would certainly go with the OEM SATA version. The 10,000 RPM Raptor only has 74 GB but is very fast. The Seagate has a lot more space but isn't quite as fast running at 7,200 RPM (not 72,000 ). 7200 RPM drives are plenty fast though and the 200 GB Seagate would be a better value.

[Cricket]

Why did you start another thread? You've already got a bunch going.

Next time when you list the parts, just list the name and model of the part...we don't need to see all the specifics, that just wastes forum space.

Okay...

Can't help you with the case choice...you have to decide that yourself.

Hard drive...either brand is fine...I'd go with the Seagate because of the longer warranty.

I'd go with the ASUS motherboard over the Gigabyte.

Video card...can't help you there since I'm not a gamer.

RAM...Kingston over the Transcend.

Floppy...yeah, okay...Sony is fine...a floppy drive is a floppy drive.

CD-RW...neither. I'd go with Lite-On there.

Power Supply...don't get the Aspire. There are much better brands available. Read this thread

Cricket

[Moose on the Loose]

Sorry for the Off-Topic

Hi Ho, just a quick question: I've been trying to find a comparison in performance between the ASUS K8V and the K8N-E Deluxe. I've had an Athlon XP build which used the nForce2 chipset, and I was very happy about it. Now I'm planning to build an Athlon64, and since I've had such good experiences with the nForce chipset, I was thinking about using the successor of the nForce2, ie nForce 3 250 GB (which the Asus K8N-E Deluxe has).

Mainly : VIA had problems with the Athlons XP, so I have never used them. You said the K8V would be the best bet for an AMD64 build, while I always thought it would be the K8N-E deluxe I've been looking for articles that compare the chipsets, but I can't really find one with the K8N-E Deluxe (it's still kind of new and all), but in general performance seems to be very dependant of the manufacturer. Since you said the K8V would be the best bet, I was thinking maybe you know of a nice place where they compare these motherboards?

Cheers, Moose.

[fedz]

I'll second the RAM choice. KLingston/corsair value RAm should be plenty. As for the video card, I'd go for a NVidia 6800 for that price
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-202&depa=1
or for intensive gaming, the 6800GT:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-203&depa=1

or, if you aren't going to do any intensive gaming, the 9800 pro 128mb
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-268&depa=1

The WD raptor is a very, very fast drive. You probably won't use up those 74GB for some time yet. I'd stick with that if you can afford it.

The via chipset for '64's is very good, in fact, the best there is.
Stick with the Asus mobo

fedz

[Uber_Gamer]

Just a note I'd like to make... The ASUS A8V Deluxe is a fantastic board, and the VIA K8T800 Pro is a fantastic chipset, performing slightly better than all its rivals, except for the SiS chipset (it's not widely available or supported yet though, and thus not recommended). Despite its great performance though If you're interested in overclocking you'd be much happier with the Nforce 3 250 chipset. This is for a couple reasons:
1. Unlike the VIA chipset, the NForce has the option of locking the AGP and PCI buses to improve stability on overclocked systems.
2. As part of the chipset name "250" refers to it allowing the CPU to run a 250 MHz HyperTransport while keeping the same multiplier of 4. This potenitally means 1000 MHz HTT bandwith, versus the 800 MHz bandwith on the K8T800 Pro.
If you're more inclined to stay with the K8T800 Pro, get the ASUS. However if you'd like to be able to overclock go with the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum found here

[Hi Ho]

HERE is an article comparing the VIA, SIS, and Nvidia chipsets. I read about it in CPU Magazine and haven't read this article yet but there it is.

Unlike the VIA chipset, the NForce has the option of locking the AGP and PCI buses to improve stability on overclocked systems.

According to this article the VIA chipset does offer the option to lock the AGP and PCI busses (see the conclusion).

[bthizle1]

What exactly is overclocking...ive heard alot about it, but don't really know what it is.

[bthizle1]

FINAL PARTS!!!!! Ok, here it is...the Final parts, comment on these PLEASE, anything you want....

CASE
Cooler Master Praetorian SILVER ALUMINUM MID-TOWER CASE, Model "PAC-T01-E1"
Model# PAC-T01-E1 Item # N82E16811119029
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX Mid-Tower Case
Material: All Aluminium Alloy
Driver Bays: 4x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 4x 3.5" (hidden)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB 2.0 x 2; MIC x 1; Earphone jack x 1; IEEE 1394 x 1
Cooling System: 4 x 80mm fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX; 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5 cm)
Power Supply: N/A
Dimensions: L497 x W196 x H452 mm

$98.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-029&depa=1


CPU (Processor):
AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 512K, L2 Cache, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor 939 Pin - Retail
Model# ADA3500AWBOX Item # N82E16819103463
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Socket: Socket 939
Packaging: Retail

$365.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-463&depa=1

Hard Drive:

Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Barracuda 7200.7 SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3200822AS, OEM Drive Only
Model# ST3200822AS Item # N82E16822148033
Specifications:
Capacity: 200 GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Best-in-class non-operating shock for excellent reliability. Best combination of performance, acoustics and robustness. Idle acoustics of 2.5 bels- the industry's best. World's first SATA desktop drive.
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 year
Packaging: OEM Drive Only

$129.50

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...148-033&depa=0


Video Card:
eVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "256-A8-N344-AX" -RETAIL
Model# 256-A8-N344-AX Item # N82E16814130203
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT/350MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB GDDR3/1GHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz
Cable/Accessories: Manual, 2x DVI to VGA Adapters, FARCRY
Retail Box (See pics for details)

$388.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-203&depa=1


Motherboard:
ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL

Model# A8V DELUXE Item # N82E16813131510
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX
Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,1x LPT,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,1x S/PDIF out,Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-CH
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard IEEE1394: 2x 1394 ports
Form Factor: ATX

$129.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-510&depa=1


Keyboard & Mouse:
Logitech Premium Desktop USB/ PS/2 104keys Keyboard & Cordless Optical Mouse -OEM
Model# 967311-0403 Item # N82E16823126136
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 7 function keys
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: detachable
Design Style: standard
Mouse included: wireless optical wheel
Features: Corded Internet Keyboard, Cordless Optical Mouse, 7 Hot Keys, Integrated Cordless Receiver, Soft Touch Keys *Must be Purchased with Hardware!!*

$25.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...126-136&DEPA=0


Memory RAM:
Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - OEM

Model# VS1GBKIT400 Item # N82E16820145440 Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

$158.00

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-440&depa=1


Floppy Drive:
SONY Beige 1.44MB 3.5Inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model MPF920, OEM
Model# MPF920 Beige Item # N82E16821103109
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44MB
Average Access Time: 94 ms
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5 inch
Media Type: All Standard 1.44MB & 720KB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes
Features: High Quality and Reliability
Packaging: OEM

$9.50

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-109&depa=0


CD/RW Drive:
ASUS 52X32X52 IDE Internal CD-RW Drive w/ QuieTrack Technology, Model CRW-5232AS QuieTrack, Retail
Model# CRW-5232AS QuieTrack Item # N82E16827135019
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: FlextraLink and FlextraSpeed technologies
Packaging: Retail box (comes with Software and cables, see pic)

$31.86

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...135-019&depa=0


Power Supply:
Enlight ATX 420W P4 Power Supply, Model "EN-8420934" -RETAIL
Model# EN-8420934 Item # N82E16817103604
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 420W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >16ms at full load@115 Vac
Efficiency: Typical 68% @ full load
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.8V; +3.3V trip point<+4.5V; +12V trip point<+15.6V
Overload Protection: Not Specified
Input Voltage: 115-230 V
Input Frequency Range: 50-60 Hz
Input Current: 10A/ 5A
Output: +3.3V@30A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.3A; +12V@18A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2A
MTBF: >100,000 hours at 75% load and 25 C ambient conditions
Approvals: UL 1950 3rd, CUL, TUV, CB, CE, FCC,CNS,VDE

$39.88

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...103-604&depa=0

Please tell me if I am missing anything, I don't know what to do about the modem etc....so if you could, please tell me about everything I'm missing etc...

[glock17]

u should get an e mac, it runs great with doom 3

[bigandy]

Looks good to me bthizle1. Remember to get an OS. You can get XP OEM from newegg for about $90.

Overclocking is intentionally running the CPU at a higher clock speed than it was rated at. Check the sticky threads in the CPU, MB, RAM and OC'ing forum.

[Hi Ho]

That looks very nice. There isn't anything I would change. About the modem, if you are on dial up and need a modem then you should get one. I don't know which one would be best though because I don't know anything about them. I haven't had a modem in either of my PC's for over two years.

[Uber_Gamer]

Hm HiHo you seem to be right. I must have been thinking of the non-pro version of the K8T800 because they're not locked on that one. But the bandwith and performance issue still stands as the NForce being the best, though it is the most expensive.

[Punked Out Comp]

Just a thought. If you can afford it then you might want to get the Seagate 73GB 15,000RPM SCSI for $505. its 5,000 rpm faster than the other one you mentioned and its only one gig less. Mad expensive though.

[sigmaseven]

73 GB? Sort of an odd number isn't it?

[Uber_Gamer]

Lol I agree with you Sigma. But 74 is an odd number too and thats what the Raptors are at.

[bthizle1]

Alright, so thats about all I need then right? And a modem of coarse...anything else, or do i have EVERYTHING in there?.....just making sure.

[Hi Ho]

You have everything there except a monitor and an OS. I'm assuming you already have a monitor but if you need Windows XP you should buy it with everything else.

[bthizle1]

I know about the monitor, but I also need a modem, a sound card, and speakers right....stuff like that, anything else I need though, and BTW for the OS im gonna have windows XP, but my dads IT guy can put that on there for free.

[Moose on the Loose]

About the 74 GB:

80 GB Hard disks only have 74.4 GB usable space don't they ?
So 74 GB Raptors have even less usable HDD?