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PC components ::: A few hardware questions
Hi,
I have a few PC hardware questions for new technologies I don't quite understand. I've been out of the new PC loop for several years, I'm finally replacing my p3 600E system. PCI-E ::: Can anyone tell me what PCI express is ... the difference between a standard PCI slot etc ... what it will be used for? DVD-RAM ::: My new DVD burner will support R/W DVD-RAM at 5x. I have no clue what this means. My new system specs as I have then planned are below. I would appreciate your thoughts on this new system ... what components are thumbs up / thumbs down etc. MSI K8T Neo 2-R - A 939 socket board. I have been told that Abit/Asus/Gigabtye are better overclocking machines, but I don't intend on overclocking. Just want a good board. AMD 64 3500+ - It was suggested to me that the new 939 socket chips are faster. This was also cheaper than any P4. 1GB Dual Channel Performance Series OCZ PC3500 - My retailer originally planned to install Samsung PC3200 RAM. For a little more cash I could afford the OCZ RAM. I hope it's performs good. 74GB WD740 "Raptor" HDD - I did my research on this drive and it seems to be the closest to SCSI without going SCSI. It's an S-ATA drive at 10,000 RPM. Maxtor Diamond Max 120GB HDD - This will be my reserve drive for storage and backups etc. CL Audigy 2 - A good sound card so I have been told. Coolmaster Centurion 5 Case - An attractive case, all black, with a big fan on the back. Thermatake 480W PS - My retailer told me this is a quiet PS and has lots of power. ATI X800 PRO - I couldn't find the XT PE cards ( none available in my area ) so I'll settle on this for now. Logitech "Elite" Wireless keyboard/Mouse Combo - My retailer says that these newer Logitech models are as good as a corded mouse and keyboard. I hope it's true as I do alot of gaming. I want good response time. If you see any red flags in the hardware I have chosen above I would really like to know. I'm spending alot of money on this and don't want to cut corners. When I say "red flag" I mean BAD hardware or it doesn't have good compatibility with the other components I have chosen. Obviously I could go even faster in the RAM and CPU choices, but it's just too much $$$ for a slight increase in performance. Your thoughts are welcomed and valued. I can change my order if needed. TIA Robert |
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Robert TV wrote:
Hi, I have a few PC hardware questions for new technologies I don't quite understand. I've been out of the new PC loop for several years, I'm finally replacing my p3 600E system. PCI-E ::: Can anyone tell me what PCI express is ... the difference between a standard PCI slot etc ... what it will be used for? http://www20.graphics.tomshardware.c...310/index.html DVD-RAM ::: My new DVD burner will support R/W DVD-RAM at 5x. I have no clue what this means. http://www.videohelp.com/glossary?D#DVD-RAM [snip] |
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