parts for 1st build

[oglk420]

I was wondering if anyone could give me any input on these parts im planning on using for my build thanks in advance

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...125-140&DEPA=1

Lite-On 16x DVD Model LTD-163 Black no volume control and microphone jack. Very sleek design.
Specifications:
Speed VD-ROM 16X (6.4X~16X) - CD-ROM 48X (20X~48X)
Interface : ATAPI-E/IDE
Price: $45.00

*BLACK* PANASONIC 1.44 MB DENSITY FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
Price: $13.00

WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB
Price: $117.00

CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 256MB 64MX64 PC-2700C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreader
Specifications:
Speed 370 MHz
Organization 32M x 64
CAS Latency 2-3-3-5-T1
Memory type DDR
Price: $110.00


NEC/MITSUBISHI MultiSync FE770-BK 17" (BLACK) FLAT SCREEN MONITOR - RETAILMake a bright investment in performance and value with the 17" (16" viewable) NEC MultiSync FE770
Specifications:
Screen 17" (16.0" viewable image size)
CRT ClearFlat(tm) Shadow Mask
Dot Pitch: 0.21-0.25mm horizontal
Maximum Resolution 1280 X 1024 @ 66 Hz
Recommended Resolution: 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 70 kHz
Dimensions: Net:15.6 in. (W) x 15.4 in. (H) x 16.4 in. (D)
Manufacturer Limited Warranty: 3 Years CRT, Parts and Labor
Price: $148.00

Soyo SY-KT400 Dragon Ultra (Platinum Edition) Motherboard
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket-A Athlon/XP, Athlon/Duron
Chipset: VIA KT400
FSB: 200/266MHz
RAM: 3xDDR 2.5 V Dimm Sockets (DDR 333/266/200)
IDE: UDMA 66/100/133
Slots:1x AGP(8x), 5x 32-bit PCI
Ports: 2x Serial, 1x parallel printer port, 1x FDD, 6x USB 2.0 (2 rear, 4 front), 1x RJ45 connector
Onboard Audio: CMI 8738
Compatibility: WinXP / Win2000 / WinNT / WinME / Win98S
Price: $175.00

AMD Athlon XP 2200+/266 FSB Processor CPU - Retail Box
Specifications:
CPU: 1.8 GHz
Type: XP 2200+ Thoroughbred
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266MHz
Socket A (PGA) Retail (Box with Heatsink and fan)
Price: $159.00

GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT GeForce 4 Ti 4200, 4ns, 128MB DDR, Power Pack Golden Sample,
Specifications:
GPU: Geforce4 Ti-4200
MEM:128MB DDR (4ns)
Fill Rate: 4 Billion AA Samples/Sec.
Operations per Second: 1.03 Trillion
Memory Bandwidth: up to 8GB/Sec.
Integrated 32-bit color and 32-bit Z/Stencil Buffer.
Ports: 1 CRT + TV out, (No DVI, or TV-In),
Overclocking enhanced mode, DVD player software.
Price: $157.00

will that ram work with the motherboard?
so any suggestions?

[GaryRouth]

Looks good to me. My first guess is that the Corsair memory should do just fine on that board: but to be sure, most manufacturers have info like that on the webpage for that board on their website. Read your manuals carefully & enjoy the build!

Do you already have a Cd-RW drive? (nice for backups, music, photos, videos etc)

. . . Gary

[oglk420]

hey thanks for the input.
ya ive already got a cd r and zip in my other computer so didnt really see the need for them in my new build since it will be mostly a gameing machine.My question with the ram is the 64x64 number they give not really sure what it means.soyo has the corsair memory listed so im sure it should work.just didnt know about the 64x64 number

[GaryRouth]

Tell you the truth, I'm not sure about the 64x64. When Crucial lists 64x64 for DDR 2700 modules compatible with your Soyo board, they are all 512mb modules, and their 256mb modules list as 32x64. But when I looked in on PriceWatch, I did notice some 256mb modules listed as 64x64. Memory has become an intriguing buy these days! Quite a few variations floating around. The PriceWatch sites seem to claim that the 64x64 was still "industry standard" (they listed several Samsung modules, for example) and not the special NEC-type "High Density" modules that can only be used on certain motherboards (though I believe they would do OK on yours).

Corsair is a top-tier brand - and the XMS modules carry a price premium because they've been tested at higher speeds. Here's their chart:

http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/products.htm

Notice that on the Corsair chart all the 64x64 modules are 512mb, and all the 32x64 modules are 256mb.

Here's their product specs for the 256mb modules (in Adobe Acrobat format):
http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/pro...56a-3000c2.pdf

And here's the 512mb module:
http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/pro...512-3000C2.pdf

Truthfully, I can't make heads or tails from the NewEgg part. You could call NewEgg to see if it's a typo, or Corsair. Or browse Corsairs FAQS pages. But I don't see anything that matches the specs you posted for sale at NewEgg on the Corsair site.

Curious.
. . . Gary

[p.s. - can I guess that you're planning on overclocking? (since that is why the Corsair memory is priced higher) - If you're not overclocking, you could go with the Crucial 256mb DDR2700 for $88. If you are overclocking, stick with the Corsair, but you'll probably want to get something like an AX-7 heatsink with a Panaflo fan on top, rather than the retail hs/fan combo - in fact you could purchase an OEM version of the cpu, and use the money you save to partly offset the more expensive hs/fan]