RockNRollPig Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 anywho...im undertaking the task of buidling myself my next computer...here is a list of the stuff im getting...is this everything i need and is this stuff quality stuff? any input would be awesome!! thanks! Case and Power Supply - $56 Enermax CSX 305IL-S3A Middle Tower Case http://www.mwave.com/mwave/doc2/a14363.html http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ProdCASE-ENERMA...ASE-ENERMAX.hmx? Motherboard - $109 ABIT IS7 Intel 865PE chipset for Socket 478 P4 ATX motherboard - N82E16813127155 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1283&DEPA=1 CPU – $175 Intel Pentium 4 / 2.4CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - N82E16819116157 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1157&DEPA=1 Memory – 2 x $50 OCZ DDR PC-3200 Premier Series Memory 256MB MODEL# OCZ400256P - N82E16820146916 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1550&DEPA=1 Hardrive - $110 WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 120GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD1200JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY - N82E16822144118 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1306&DEPA=1 Video Card - $150 ATI ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500DV 64MB http://www.ebay.com CD-RW - $36 Samsung SW-252BEN 52x24x52 CDRW - N82E16827151020 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1077&DEPA=1 CD-RW/DVD-RW - $180 Benq Internal 4x4x12x DVD+RW Burner 16x10x40x CDRW http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...4%20P&CatId=482 Floppy Drive - $8 SONY 1.44MB 3.5 INCH INTERNAL FDD DRIVE - N82E16821103109 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1112&DEPA=1 Operating System - $150 Windows XP Pro Modem - $8 ENCORE ENF656-ESW-NDPR/ ENF656-PCIE-NDPR 56K V.92 INTERNAL PCI FAX / MODEM - N82E16825180003 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1576&DEPA=1 thats pretty much everything minus keyboard, mouse, etc.... Quote
Twisted Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Sounds pretty good depending on what you are going to use this computer for of course. All you need now is high speed internet Quote
TCH-JimE Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Hi, I would like to point out that you will need a cooler for the CPU and preferably a case fan too. Also do you really want an all in wonder card? If you plan to play games on it, the all in wonder card is not up to it. Jim Quote
Larry Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 unless he uses the oem fan that comes with the retail packs Quote
Twisted Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 unless he uses the oem fan that comes with the retail packs that's what i usally do unless I plan to get a really special looking fan & heatsink for my cpu. Then of course you gotta make sure it is going to fit & cool enough, if not then find one that does. Quote
leezard Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 (edited) Case and Power Supply - $56Enermax CSX 305IL-S3A Middle Tower Case http://www.mwave.com/mwave/doc2/a14363.html http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ProdCASE-ENERMA...ASE-ENERMAX.hmx? Thats a decent case, I reviewed one just like it not to long ago, airflow thru the front bezel is a little restricted but unless you plan on overclocking it cools good enuff for stock speeds. The power supply isnt that great, but most of the ones that come with cases these days arent, but it should be enough for your rig unless you plan on addint more devices that require power (lights, more fans, fan controllers etc) Motherboard - $109ABIT IS7 Intel 865PE chipset for Socket 478 P4 ATX motherboard - N82E16813127155 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1283&DEPA=1 Thats a decent mobo, havent reviewed one (just got my 1st intel rig last week) CPU – $175Intel Pentium 4 / 2.4CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - N82E16819116157 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1157&DEPA=1 i'm not a big fan of the AIW cards, for the same price you could get a GeForce FX 5600 ultra w/128mb ram, or an ATI 9600 w/128 mb ram, both cards have Vivo and TV-out. OCZ makes great memory, nuff said Damn good CPU, especially if you are into overclocking the 2.4C has been known to go over 3.0GHz (with good cooling) Memory – 2 x $50OCZ DDR PC-3200 Premier Series Memory 256MB MODEL# OCZ400256P - N82E16820146916 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1550&DEPA=1 Hardrive - $110WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 120GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD1200JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY - N82E16822144118 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...ory=1306&DEPA=1 As far as I'm concerned WD is the best in the HD business, the 7200 RPM drives run a little warm, not a serious issue but you might consider a HD cooler, it will make your drive last longer. Video Card - $150ATI ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500DV 64MB http://www.ebay.com All the other stuff looks good, except maybe the modem. If you are on dial up its VERY worth it to buy a good modem. That $8 modem is software controlled also known as a WinModem, meaning it borrows power from your processor in order to function. A good hardware controlled modem (meaning the modem has its own processor) will give you more stable connections, fewer disconnects, and often faster speeds. Most people think a modem is a modem is a modem and get the cheapest one they can find, its not true, do yourself a favor and get a good one, you'll be happier and if you ever have to call tech support at your isp the techs will be happier. heres a good one. US Robotics 2976 56K V.90 Data, Fax, Voice Modem - OEM Hardware PCI , Not Win Modem - OEM - Model 2976 More... Model#: 2976 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?...rtby=14&order=1 Edited July 22, 2003 by leezard Quote
TCH-JimE Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 Hi, I will point out that come september AMD launch there 64bit chip which has backward compatability with 32bit applications. Intel will be using software for that so expect bugs. Expect huge amount of bugs Dont spend too much! Jim Quote
RockNRollPig Posted July 22, 2003 Author Posted July 22, 2003 i'm not a big fan of the AIW cards, for the same price you could get a GeForce FX 5600 ultra w/128mb ram, or an ATI 9600 w/128 mb ram, both cards have Vivo and TV-out. i need a card that has firewire, s-video, and rca in's and out's...thats why i chose AIW....i won't be playing many video games w/ it...im not looking for this video card to do that....it's mainly gonna be used to capturing video... Quote
leezard Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 ahh ok, then the AIW is your best bet, unless you wanna spend a LOT of money. Quote
RockNRollPig Posted July 22, 2003 Author Posted July 22, 2003 ...Most people think a modem is a modem is a modem and get the cheapest one they can find, its not true, do yourself a favor and get a good one... so you think i'll be better off spending 40 bucks on a modem? Quote
leezard Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 yes, I have worked as a support tech and as a supervisor of the support depeartment at an isp. (bout 5 years total) Software (Winmodems) are the cause of probably 90% of all connectivity issues. There is a HUGE difference performance wise in a winmodem and a hardware modem. Quote
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