I'm building a comp- how does this look?

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-20, 01:44 PM

Bens Extremely Awesome Latest Technology Computer

Motherboard: $108
Asus SK8V Motherboard
Athlon 64 FX
DDR SDRAM
8GB RAM Supported
5 PCI Slots

Processor: $995.00
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.4 GHz Extreme Edition 800MHz FSB, 2MB L3 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology

Graphic Card: $449.95
ATI RADEON X800XT - Model: RX800XT-VIO -- 12,001 benchmark
Core Mem Core
520MHz 1120 MHz

Sound Card: $79
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS

Memory/RAM: $285
Corsair TWINX1024R-3200C2PT DDR SDRAM 1 GB RAM

Hard Drive: $155
Western Digital FireWire/USB 120GB Hard Drive

Optical Drive: $265
Fujitsu Dynamo 2300U2 2.3GB External Magneto Optical Drive

Optional - Floppy Drive: $40

Power Supply: $50 (sale)
Ultra 600Watt PS - 600 watt

Chassis Fans: $24 for 2

CPU Fan & Heatsink: $40

Grand Total: $2,490

Okay, if anyone can tell me what they like/dislike about it that would be great, also if anyone can tell me a better piece of equipment to buy, that'd be great too!

I'm thinking that the motherboard I chose wasn't good enough, but I can't seem to find one that's better - Thanks in advance!

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-20, 02:12 PM

About the motherboard that I've chosen - I don't know much about chipsets, but I think these are the best ones out: (that arn't rediculously expensive) the Intel 875P, and the Intel E7505- I have a good feeling that thoes are alot better then the one I chose for my board, if anyone knows - reply! Thanks!

EineBeBoP · 2004-06-20, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Unfinal_Fantasy

Graphic Card: $449.95
ATI RADEON X800XT - Model: RX800XT-VIO -- 12,001 benchmark
Core Mem Core
520MHz 1120 MHz

How much/whered you get it? I need links here plz.

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-20, 04:09 PM

GODLY - isnt it?

it JUST came out, it's a monster. I only found 1 vendor selling it, here's the link

http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces...586_ProdDetail

it totally destroys all the other recently released cards - and I mean it rips them to shreds. I found a 10 page report with loads of tests done on this card and other recently released cards, comparing them, shows just how awesome it is. take a look:

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NjExLDE=

EineBeBoP · 2004-06-20, 04:47 PM

Indeed, I was planning on getting same card, but nearly everywhere is sold out.

Rbstr · 2004-06-20, 06:16 PM

your mobo and CPU do not match up

You need that ASUS p4c800 deluxe. (875 chipset) or the p4p800 Deluxe (865) $150 & $100 respectively

yeha i'm getting a X800 pro by the end of the summer

yeah and you hve an extarnal HD and CD drive, you need to get an internal one of both most likely.

Were is the guy that has the link to the Build your PC guide?

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-20, 10:54 PM

Thanks Rbstr! I went and checked out the best reasonable board i could buy and turns out the 'ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe' came out the winner

Oh and Rbstr, the X800XT gcard pummels the x800 pro

What did you mean about the external/internal somethings? I don't follow, elaborate if you can please

thanks

One last thing - Do I have to buy an OS too? Lol sorry if that is a stupid question

TekDragon · 2004-06-20, 11:03 PM

The only thing I saw that I didn't agree with was the motherboard. Get an Asus P4C800-E Deluxe if your making a real gaming machine. You won't be dissapointed.

Also, i suggest looking into OCZ memory. Do some research on it. It's just as good (sometimes better) than the equivalent corsair. And, best of all, OZC is VERY compatable with Asus. You won't find Corsair anywhere on Asus's reccomended memory. Hell, i don't think you'll find it on ANY MB manufacturer's compatability list.

Don't take my word as gospel. Just go out and compare OCZ timings, price, and user ratings (on NewEgg) to the equivalent Corsair.

[EDIT] woops, looks like RBSTR beat me to the Asus P4C800-E Deluxe reccomendation.

EineBeBoP · 2004-06-21, 12:11 AM

External means it sits outside your case, and is linked by firewire or USB. Internal means it sits inside your case, and connects right to the Mobo.
You want internal.

EineBeBoP · 2004-06-21, 12:19 AM

Would you also post the links to:

Power Supply: $50 (sale)
Ultra 600Watt PS - 600 watt

CPU Fan & Heatsink: $40

Please? I'd really appreciate it. (And so would Corrosion, we've tracked his problem down to either the PSU or the Mobo.)

Corrosion · 2004-06-21, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by EineBeBoP

Would you also post the links to:

Power Supply: $50 (sale)
Ultra 600Watt PS - 600 watt

CPU Fan & Heatsink: $40

Please? I'd really appreciate it. (And so would Corrosion, we've tracked his problem down to either the PSU or the Mobo.)

or the cpu.... >_<

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-21, 02:00 AM

Lol, what are you - building my computer or something? :P
Power Supply:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&CMP=KNC-GOOGL

and for the fan&heatsink thang I just kinda rounded it up to $40, it's more like $37: ZALMAN CNPS7000A-Cu HSF for P4 and Socket A/478/754 1350~2400RPM - link:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/rating_g..._type=masterid

EineBeBoP · 2004-06-21, 02:48 AM

VERY nice man.
I'm liking it a LOT.

Ok, last request.

Graphic Card: $449.95
ATI RADEON X800XT - Model: RX800XT-VIO -- 12,001 benchmark
Core Mem Core
520MHz 1120 MHz

Link plz. Does the store actually have it in stock NOW?

How did you find these prices, anyways?

Kaltagesta · 2004-06-21, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by Unfinal_Fantasy

GODLY - isnt it?

it JUST came out, it's a monster. I only found 1 vendor selling it, here's the link

http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces...586_ProdDetail

He already posted the link Eine, you silly billy.

Unfinal_Fantasy · 2004-06-21, 03:15 AM

lol, well I've spent a good 4 days building this comp, here's my new HD and CD drive, different from the origionals, these are internal:
CD Drive: $50
Sony CRX230A/U CD Burner / 52x32x52x CD-RW / B's Recorder Gold Software

Hard Drive: $86
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 120GB Hard Drive

how do thoes look - good?