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  #1  
Old January 27th 05, 05:42 AM
Sam Stone
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Default suggestions, opinions, compatibility issues... all wanted here

I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than have
to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading when the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for. Or if
you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please advise.

TIA!
Sam

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info- N82E16811112022 $89.99
$89.99


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00 $349.00


Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single, slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00







  #2  
Old January 27th 05, 07:19 AM
jacoby
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"Sam Stone" wrote in message
news
Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


You may want to rethink this part. DDR2 ?


  #3  
Old January 27th 05, 09:32 AM
Predator
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you could get a sempron 3100 or athlon 64 xp 2800+ for less and almost
similar perf to the athlon xp3200 (which the last I checked didn't get too
many good reviews). Also with sempron or athlon 64, you could get a socket
754 motherboard which has more upgrade capabilities than the Socket A
motherboard. Use the money you save to get a better video card

"Sam Stone" wrote in message
news
I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than
have
to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading when
the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for. Or
if
you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please advise.

TIA!
Sam

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info- N82E16811112022 $89.99
$89.99


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM
Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00
$349.00


Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single, slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00









  #4  
Old January 27th 05, 09:46 AM
Sam Stone
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Predator, email me, or let me know what IM client you're using... this is
exactly the knowledge i'm looking for. I was just looking at the athlon
64's wondering if they would be my best route.. still not sure which ones
tho.. Please let me know what im client i can reach you at, i'll dance at
your wedding or funeral, or if you're like me there about the same damn
thing anyway

Thanks!
"Predator" wrote in message
...
you could get a sempron 3100 or athlon 64 xp 2800+ for less and almost
similar perf to the athlon xp3200 (which the last I checked didn't get too
many good reviews). Also with sempron or athlon 64, you could get a socket
754 motherboard which has more upgrade capabilities than the Socket A
motherboard. Use the money you save to get a better video card

"Sam Stone" wrote in message
news
I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than
have
to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading when
the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for.

Or
if
you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please advise.

TIA!
Sam

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info- N82E16811112022

$89.99
$89.99


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply,

Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led

Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor -

Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM
Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS

ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00
$349.00


Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW,

32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single,

slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00











  #5  
Old January 27th 05, 11:48 AM
SteveH
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

"Sam Stone" wrote in message
news
I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than
have
to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading when
the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for. Or
if
you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please advise.

TIA!
Sam

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info- N82E16811112022 $89.99
$89.99


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM
Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00
$349.00


Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single, slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00


You're specifying DDR2 memory, which I don't think works with that board and
the video card you mention is PCI express, which that board doesn't have,
you need an AGP video card.
As to the DVD burner, nothing wrong with the LaCie, but you could probably
get an NEC 3520 cheaper.

HTH
SteveH


  #6  
Old January 28th 05, 02:51 AM
Mac Cool
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Sam Stone:

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL


Nice case

ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor Retail
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


$281 Total

Gigabyte GA-K8NS nForce3 250 Athlon 64 Skt754 DDR ATX Motherboard
w/Audio, LAN, RAID/Serial ATA Retail ***Free 2nd Day***
$76 Zipzoomfly
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=241757

AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor, socket 754 -
Retail
$146 Newegg

$222 Total and a better deal IMO

Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail


When you pick a card, check if it's PCI-E or AGP and match it to
whichever motherboard you select. In this case, the PCI-E is not
compatible with the motherboard you chose.


Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply
N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


Pretty, but Aspire is on the ****list at [H]ardOCP while Sharky's
recommends them, personally I put more faith in [H] but to each their
own. For the price, you could choose a PSU that no one will dispute:
Fortron 400W
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=17-104-962

Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200


Wrong memory.
You want something like this:
$136 Mushkin PC3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=20-146-299

Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00


Get the best for 2/3 the price:
$67 NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive ND-3520A

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  #7  
Old January 28th 05, 03:40 PM
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Thanks a million! That's exactly the stuff I needed to know. I really
appreciate the explanation..couldn't imagine how ****ed I'd be with a bunch
of parts that didn't jive with each other.

Sam


  #8  
Old January 28th 05, 04:21 PM
Sam Stone
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Does this look a little more reasonable? Video Card, HD, and monitor appear
to be good choices to you?

Thanks again,
Sam Stone


Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info- N82E16811112022 $89.99
$89.99


GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket
754 CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250
RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 2x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1xRJ45, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with 0,1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: ICS 1883 LAN PHY chip
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813128259 $76.00 $76.00


GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9600XT Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out,
8X AGP, Model "GV-R96X128D" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9600XT/500MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/600MHz
BUS: AGP 4x/8x
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: VGA via DVI Adapter, 1 Cable, 7 CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@75Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814125124 $148.50
$148.50


Fortron Source 400W Power Supply With 12CM Fan, Model
"FSP400-60PNU-R1" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: 10.0ms min. at 230V/50Hz
Efficiency: 65% min. 70% typical, at full load
Over Voltage Protection: +5V +3.3V +12V
Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47~63 Hz
Input Current: 10/5 A
Output: +3.3V@28A; %5V@30A; +12V@18A; ; ; +5Vsb@2A
MTBF: above 100K hrs at 25°C
Approvals: UL, CSA, TUV, NEMKO, CB&CE more info- N82E16817104962 $62.49
$62.49


AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Co Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13 Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) more info-
N82E16819103486 $146.00 $146.00


Mushkin Dual Pack 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Mushkin
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5-3-3
Support Voltage: 2.5V-2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820146299 $137.25 $137.25


Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $329.00 $329.00


NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3520A BK, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD-RW, 48X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details) more info- N82E16827152035
$61.99 $61.99







  #9  
Old January 28th 05, 10:45 PM
Ruel Smith
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Sam Stone wrote:

I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than
have to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading
when the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for. Or
if you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please advise.


ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Although, I think the AMD Athlon XP is a great processor, expecially on a
budget, why not go with Athlon 64? I'd consider getting a nice Athlon 64
board, particularly one with PCI Express for future upgradability options.
After all, isn't that partly why you build instead of buy?

Consider this instead:

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...tinum&class=mb

If you insist on staying with Athlon XP, then the board you suggest is a
very good one. You can't go wrong with an Asus.

Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


If you're not into gaming, then budget cards are the way to go, as long as
you don't mess with 3D much at all. 2D performance does not suffer, and
it's pointless spending more for something you won't use.

However, you'd have to look at PCI Express models if you purchased my
suggested board, instead.

Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times: NEVER, EVER skimp on a
power supply. Do yourself a favor and get an Antec PSU, and make sure it's
a 400 watter or better. $56 is aweful cheap for a 500 watt power supply, so
it leads me to believe it's a budget PSU, and not worthy of your money.
PSU's can cause many problems when building and aren't worth skimping on.

This is the power supply I have, and it's a very good one:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-912&depa=0

AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor -
Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


If you're going with the Athlon XP, then a 2800+ is hardly any slower and
much less $. If I'm right, these descriptions are from NewEgg, and they
have the 2800+ retail for $135.

If you decide to go with Athlon 64, and the board I recommended taking a
look at, then you might consider this CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-502&depa=0

Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Brands to stick with: Crucial, Corsair, Mushkin, Kingston. You'll be assured
quality. DDR2 will not work in an AMD board. It's only for P4 boards with
the socket 775. DDR2 won't be available for the AMD boards anytime soon,
and justifiably so because they're too expensive and not any faster than
DDR at current speeds.

Here's a dual channel solution (2 - 512MB DIMMs) from Corsair:

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

Both the board you listed, and the board I recommended have dual channel
capabilities, so it's best to run 2 DIMMs and utilize it.

Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM
Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


160 GB is just fine, and Western Digital is a great manufacturer. However,
160 GB is plenty today, but will feel cramped in just a couple of years.
Consider getting a bigger HDD if it's in the budget.

Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00
$349.00


Not such a great deal. LCD monitors do not have the color accuracy, pixel
response, or overall picture quality a CRT monitor has. Many cheap LCD's
(like the one you quoted) have a lot of trouble displaying certain colors.
The same goes for television sets. Standard picture tube televisions have
far better picture than any plasma or LCD television on the market. They
sell you on the sexiness of the slim profile of the thing, and digital
picture crap.

If you want the best picture you can have for the money, then get a CRT
based monitor. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 955DF, and it's been great for
the money. NewEgg has a 997DF, which is probably a newer, updated version of
mine for less than $200.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...001-166&depa=0

Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single, slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00


I have a Plextor 16X DVD burner that has just gotten faster (6X Dual Layer)
thanks to a firmware upgrade from Plextor. Plextor is the Caddilac of CD
and DVD drives and are worth every $ of the premium they cost.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-351&depa=1

This is just my opinion. Others may give different advice. However, if it
was left up to me, these would be the pieces I'd get.


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  #10  
Old January 29th 05, 03:13 AM
Sam Stone
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Much appreciated Ruel... you guys are providing me with exactly the insight
i was searching for.
"Ruel Smith" wrote in message
...
Sam Stone wrote:

I will be building a pc finally after wanting to for years. Does anyone
have any suggestions or notice any compatibility issues in the following
setup?? I'm not a gamer, however would rather spend a little now, than
have to upgrade 6 months down the line, and also have room for upgrading
when the
need arises. I will shop around for the listed hardware for best

prices
before i start buying, this is just an idea of what I'm shooting for.

Or
if you have any better ideas for close to the same cashola, please

advise.

ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD
Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info- N82E16813131478 $88.00 $88.00


Although, I think the AMD Athlon XP is a great processor, expecially on a
budget, why not go with Athlon 64? I'd consider getting a nice Athlon 64
board, particularly one with PCI Express for future upgradability options.
After all, isn't that partly why you build instead of buy?

Consider this instead:


http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...latinum&class=
mb

If you insist on staying with Athlon XP, then the board you suggest is a
very good one. You can't go wrong with an Asus.

Albatron nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit,
TV-Out/DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PC5300" - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce PCX5300/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: PCI-Express
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@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Manual, Driver CD, Games
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info- N82E16814170067 $68.00
$68.00


If you're not into gaming, then budget cards are the way to go, as long as
you don't mess with 3D much at all. 2D performance does not suffer, and
it's pointless spending more for something you won't use.

However, you'd have to look at PCI Express models if you purchased my
suggested board, instead.

Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply,

Model
"ATX-AS500W BK12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 500W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 500 P4 Aluminum Power Supply, w/See-Through Clear Acrylic
Cover (Fire Resistant Material), w/2 x 8cm UV Blue Fan w/Blue Led

Lights,
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 more info- N82E16817148001 $56.50 $56.50


If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times: NEVER, EVER skimp on a
power supply. Do yourself a favor and get an Antec PSU, and make sure it's
a 400 watter or better. $56 is aweful cheap for a 500 watt power supply,

so
it leads me to believe it's a budget PSU, and not worthy of your money.
PSU's can cause many problems when building and aren't worth skimping on.

This is the power supply I have, and it's a very good one:


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-912&depa=0

AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton", 400MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor -
Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 3200+
Co Barton
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: 400MHz
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-
N82E16819103390 $193.00 $193.00


If you're going with the Athlon XP, then a 2800+ is hardly any slower and
much less $. If I'm right, these descriptions are from NewEgg, and they
have the 2800+ retail for $135.

If you decide to go with Athlon 64, and the board I recommended taking a
look at, then you might consider this CPU:


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-502&depa=0

Wintec AMP-X 240-pin 1GB DDR2 PC2-3200 with Heat Spreader, 2 Rank -
Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Wintec
Speed: DDR2-400(PC2-3200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 1.8V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info- N82E16820161652 $195.91 $195.91


Brands to stick with: Crucial, Corsair, Mushkin, Kingston. You'll be

assured
quality. DDR2 will not work in an AMD board. It's only for P4 boards with
the socket 775. DDR2 won't be available for the AMD boards anytime soon,
and justifiably so because they're too expensive and not any faster than
DDR at current speeds.

Here's a dual channel solution (2 - 512MB DIMMs) from Corsair:


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

Both the board you listed, and the board I recommended have dual channel
capabilities, so it's best to run 2 DIMMs and utilize it.

Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1600JD, OEM
Drive
Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info- N82E16822144152 $98.00 $98.00


160 GB is just fine, and Western Digital is a great manufacturer. However,
160 GB is plenty today, but will feel cramped in just a couple of years.
Consider getting a bigger HDD if it's in the budget.

Deal of the day!
Rosewill R910E 19" LCD Monitor Model - R910E -RETAIL
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm x 0.294mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle: 170° / 170° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D:, Audio in
Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions & Weight: 17.00" x 17.32" x 7.80"(WxHxD), 12.98 lbs
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS

ONLY!
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year more info- N82E16824021003 $349.00
$349.00


Not such a great deal. LCD monitors do not have the color accuracy, pixel
response, or overall picture quality a CRT monitor has. Many cheap LCD's
(like the one you quoted) have a lot of trouble displaying certain colors.
The same goes for television sets. Standard picture tube televisions have
far better picture than any plasma or LCD television on the market. They
sell you on the sexiness of the slim profile of the thing, and digital
picture crap.

If you want the best picture you can have for the money, then get a CRT
based monitor. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 955DF, and it's been great for
the money. NewEgg has a 997DF, which is probably a newer, updated version

of
mine for less than $200.


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...001-166&depa=0

Lacie Dual Layer 16x DVD±RW Writer, Model 300923, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW,

32X
CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows & Mac OS
Features: This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single,

slim
device.
Packaging: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-
N82E16827187021 $90.00 $90.00


I have a Plextor 16X DVD burner that has just gotten faster (6X Dual

Layer)
thanks to a firmware upgrade from Plextor. Plextor is the Caddilac of CD
and DVD drives and are worth every $ of the premium they cost.


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-351&depa=1

This is just my opinion. Others may give different advice. However, if it
was left up to me, these would be the pieces I'd get.


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