New Comp

[Smaug]

This (http://secure.newegg.com/app/shoppingcart.asp?submit=view) will be my new comp. It will be my first time building it myself. If you guys know about this stuff please review what I've got there and see if I picked out quality stuff.

[Sentrosi]

I get a shopping cart empty. Newegg used to allow you to link to your wishlist, but not anymore. Just copy/paste it here.

[Smaug]

Hmph, that sucks here it is but its rather large:



Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
ANTEC Performance PLUS Model PLUS1080AMG- with Antec Original TRUE 430W P4 Power Supply ATX12V Retail
Specifications:
Case type: SOHO File Server
Case Color: Antec Metalic Gray
Case Dimensions: 20.6" x 8.1" x 18.6" (H/W/D)
Drive bays: 10
Front accesible 4x 5.25, 2x 3.5" Internal 4x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 3 Short 4 Full Length
2 Rear Standard Fans 1 Side fan
Washable Air Filter in front more info>
N82E16811129115
$123.00

$123.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
Lite On 52x32x52 Black Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer Under Run error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality
Specifications:
Speed: Writing 52X, Rewriting 32X, Reading: 52X
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Supported Media: CD, CD-R & CD-RW discs (upto 99 min)
Buffer: 2mb
Access Time: 80ms (typical)
OS Support: 95 / 98 / NT / ME / XP / 2000 more info>
N82E16827106197
$39.99

$39.99
Sony DVD-/+RW Recorder Drive Model DRU510A Retail
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW Write; 12X max. DVD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 200ms CD: 160ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Buffer Underrun Protection Technology
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows� 98SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box (see pictures) more info>
N82E16827131211
$172.50

$172.50
Floppy Drives
NEC 1.44MB Floppy Drive FD1231H-304/FD1231H-305 - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Form Factor:3.5"
1MB Mode - Capacity (MFM / FM)
Unformatted: 1.00 / 0.50
Formatted: 640KB (256 Byte 16 sector), 320KB (128 Byte 16 sector)
Maximum Bit Density: 15916 / 7958 (ftprad), (17434BPI / 8717BPI)
2MB Mode - Capacity (MFM / FM)
Unformatted: 2.00 / 1.00
Formatted: 1440KB (512 Byte 18 sector), 720KB (256 Byte 18 sector)
Maximum Bit Density: 7958 / 3979 (ftprad), (8717BPI / 4359BPI)
Disk Speed: 300 rpm
Number of Tracks: 160 more info>
N82E16821152001
$6.99
$6.99 ea.@10+
$6.5 ea.@20+
$6 ea.@60+

$6.99
Hard Drives
Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Model # 6E040L0 OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Diamond Max Plus
Specifications:
Size: 40 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133
Seek time: <10ms
RPM:7200
Cache 2MB
OEM(Drive alone) 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty more info>
N82E16822140133
$59.00

$59.00
Seagate 120GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Barracuda 7200.7 ST3120026AS - OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
Seek time: 8.5ms
RPM:7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec
Cache 8MB
(OEM See pic) 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty: Requires additional Power adapter more info>
N82E16822148017
$110.00

$220.00
Keyboards
Microsoft 114 keys (10 internet Hot Keys) Internet Keyboard PS/2 (New Color) - OEM One-touch access to the Internet and more. *Must be Purchased with hardware!* Built-in Palm Rest, not detachable.
more info>
N82E16823109108
$14.00

$14.00
Memory (System Memory)
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 512MB 64MX64 PC-3200C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreader OEM
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 64M x 64
CAS Latency 2-3-3-6-T1
Memory type DDR
Part number: CMX512-3200C2PT more info>
N82E16820145420
$118.00

$236.00
Monitors - CRT
Viewsonic Black E70FB 17" PERFECT FLAT MONITOR - Retail
Specifications:
16" viewable, 0.25mm dot pitch (diagonal), 1280 x 1024 max resolution
1024 x 768 native (optimal) resolution
SuperClear technology
Three year limited manufacturer warranty
Input Connector: DB15 VGA
Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement and Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
more info>

Standard Warranty only N82E16824116279
$155.00

$155.00
Motherboards - AMD
Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon XP/Duron Processors, Model# A7N8X Deluxe Retail
Socket A AMD Athlon XP/Duron (support AMD XP 3200+ "Barton")
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra SPP, nForce2 MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
IDE: 2 x ATA133
RAM: Dual Channel DDR 400 3x 184-pin DIMM Sockets (PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 non-ECC DDR)
Slots: 1x AGP (Pro/8X), 5x PCI
Ports: 6x USB2.0
SATA: Silicon Image Sil 3112A Controller w/ 2 ports
NVIDIA SoundStorm Audio Processor Unit with Dolby
MCP integrated 3Com MAC + Broadcom AC101L PHY LAN
Firewire 1394: 2 Ports MCP-T integrated IEEE 1394a + Realtek PHY 8801B
more info>
N82E16813131436
$118.99

$118.99
Mouse
Logitech MX300 Optical Mouse (PS/2 & USB) - RETAIL Features the new Logitech MX Optical Engine, a new tracking technology captures more data with each move you make.
MX Optical Engine delivers more accuracy and control on more surfaces than ever before
Comfortable rounded shape fits nicely in both left and right hands
Improve your searching speed by using the scroll wheel to quickly move more info>
N82E16826104127
$25.00

$25.00
Processors
AMD ATHLON XP 3200 "Barton" 400MHz FSB PROCESSOR CPU- RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.2 GHz
Type: XP 3200 Barton Core
Cache: 512K L2
BUS: 400MHz
Socket A
RETAIL (Included Heatsink and fan) more info>
N82E16819103390
$323.00

$323.00
Software - Operating Systems
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a - OEM Designed exclusively for home computing. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing.
*Must be Purchased with Hardware!!* more info>
N82E16837102141
$91.00

$91.00
Sound Card
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound Card MODEL SB0226 - OEM
Specifications:
Powerful EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor: Digital processing and playback of MP3, WMA, WAV,Internet Audio, MIDI, and CD audio.
Dramatic EAX� effects and positional audio: Real-time audio effects from with sophisticated reverbs and head-turning 3D positional audio delivers realitic sound in gameplay.
5.1 Surround and Dolby Digital� 5.1 decoding: Theater-like surround for Dolby Digital� DVD movies and 5.1 surround with over 400 existing DirectSound3D� enabled games
Patented Creative CMSS� Audio Technology: Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD, and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1 surround.
OEM Pack (See Pics) more info>
N82E16829102165
$29.00

$29.00
Speakers
***9658;ON SALE!
Logitech Z640 5.1 Speaker - RETAIL
Patented subwoofer design delivers twice the bass energy of conventional designs
Innovative satellite design with rotating pedestals that allow for wall or desk placement
Internal power supply eliminates bulky wall adapters
Easily hook it up to your video game console with our included adapter cable... no need for an external amplifier or receiver! more info>

Standard Warranty only N82E16836121104
$65.00

$65.00
Video Cards
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ATI OEM SAPPHIRE RADEON 9800 PRO 256MB DVI/TV 8X AGP OEM
Specifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9800 PRO
Memory:256MB DDR RAM
Bus:AGP 8X
256-bit memory interface
First to fully support DirectX� 9.0 and the latest OpenGL� functionality
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
128-bit floating-point color precision allows for a greater range of colors and brightness
Ports: VGA + DVI + S-Video more info>

[Sentrosi]

Not bad. Quickly skimmed through. Why not, instead of getting a DVD-RW drive and a CD-RW drive, combine the two and get a DVD-RW+ CD-R combo drive. Could save you some $$.

Why do you want to get one 40GB drive (ATA assumed) and a 120GB drive (SerialATA)? Why not get an 80Gb SATA drive? Better performance and an additional 40Gb of storage. You could then dedicate your two IDE channels seperately to your DVD drive and your DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.

[Smaug]

Well it messed it up when I copied it its actually 2 120 gig satas. The 40 gig for windows system files, and the 2 120s for a RAID 0 array. I'll check into that combo drive thanks.

[ZionsFire]

God, I can only dream of a computer like that.

[Sentrosi]

much better. I thought it was a typo, but just double checking.

Yeah, setting up the drives with a RAID 0 config is badass. And keeping all your windows files on the 40GB is nice too. I got a spare 40GB lying around. Might have to just reformat my C: drive and throw that puppy in, giving me 200GB of storage capacity. I've just become too lazy to do it til now.

[NoSurrender]

im a bit confused but, the live is equivelant to a live 5.1 and just short of a audigy so theres no point to the sound card.

[Smaug]

Yeah I'm using onboard audio now

[Sentrosi]

Actually, on-board sound does take away processor 'power'. Always better to go with a sound card rather than using on-board sound. You'll also have a capable backup in case something fries your sound card.

[Smaug]

Indeed :D. I've changed my mind again and for 30 bucks you can't go wrong.

[Rbstr]

that is good, but get a gig of Corsair XMS pro, that stuff is suposed to rock, and it doen't seem like you have a small budget


EDIT, put the 2 120's into a raid 1 array and get alot more preformance, yuse that for the programs and system files and use the 40 for everything else (INCLUDING YOU PAGE FILE, if your page file is on a separate drive from you program files and is on a separate channel you will see a nice prefomance upping)

[Corrosion]

That set-up kicks ass, I have the same Mobo, and speakers, but I use onboard audio, it's not that bad.

[Smaug]

that is good, but get a gig of Corsair XMS pro, that stuff is suposed to rock, and it doen't seem like you have a small budget


EDIT, put the 2 120's into a raid 1 array and get alot more preformance, yuse that for the programs and system files and use the 40 for everything else (INCLUDING YOU PAGE FILE, if your page file is on a separate drive from you program files and is on a separate channel you will see a nice prefomance upping)

I actually am getting a gig of ram it just didn't copy correctly from the site.

Nah dude Raid 1 is a mirrored array. Meaning the second drive is an exact copy of the first. A Raid 0 array is where it uses the 2 drives as if it were one whole drive, and it has increased read/write performance.

[Rbstr]

raid 1 's not a mirroded arry, unless i'm getting my numbers mixed up, its the one that spreds the data basicalt every other unit(bit byte whatever) so it can be faster accessing, raid 0 is just acting like the drives are one disk but no preformance enhancing stuff

[Sentrosi]

Raid does not improve performance or security, it is for adding extra hard drives. (up to 8 drives). Raid 0 gives high security with low performance. Raid 1 gives high performance with low security. Raid 0 has no affect on performance and security. Raid 1 improves both performance and security. Raid 0 allows faster performance but no increase in data security. Raid 1 gives a high degree of data security.

[WildHamster23]

Your comp is over price...

Case $123.00
52x32x52 CDRW $39.99
Sony DVD-/+RW $172.50
Floppy Drives $6.99
Maxtor 40GB $59.00
120GB SATA $110.00
Keyboards $14.00
CORSAIR 512MB PC-3200C2PT $118.00
Viewsonic17" E70FB PERFECT FLAT $236.00
Asus Motherboard FSB: 400/333/266MHz $118.99
Logitech MX300 $25.00
AMD ATHLON XP 3200 "Barton" $323.00
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition $91.00
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! $29.00
Logitech Z640 5.1 Speaker $65.00
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 256MB DDR RAM $429.00

Total $1960
don't get the 17' CRT
Go to Dell and get the viewsonic 19' perfect flat monitor for $236 this monitor is better for gaming than the 17' CRT
don't get the 9800 pro $429
Get the 9800xt 256mb for $499.00

Comments:
Price > performance
I think the 3200 cpu is a over kill.
I mean AMD is spending all their money and man power to develop their 64bits chips. which mean they will stop develop thier old 32 bits cpu.
I don't think you should spend that much money on a 3200+ cpu.
get a 2500+ $90 (much cheaper)
save that extra mony and get a 64 bits cpu 6 months later.

[Smaug]

I've changed the setup alot since then so its much more efficient.

RAID 0 Takes the 2 or more drives in the array and makes them act like a single drive. This drive has the read/write performance of almost 1 drive multiplied by the number of drives. RAID 1 takes the 2 drives and mirrors them, Whatever is written on the first drive is written on the second.

[Sentrosi]

Yes,

Raid 1 = higher security bad performance.

Raid 0 = Lower security high performance.

[Smaug]

yeah sorry that reply was more directed at rbster.

[Rbstr]

ok i did get my numbers mixed up then