Hardware geeks go at it. DESIGN ME A SYSTEM, BABY

primesuspect

I need two boxes.

First:

ULTIMATE GAMING RIG
Budget: Under $1700
Monitor not needed
All decisions are UP TO YOU

Second:

VIDEO EDITING RIG
Budget: Around $2000
Monitors not needed
Video card is already chosen (Matrox P750)
Requirements:
A terabyte RAID-0 array

I know you guys love this stuff.

GO GO GO!

Justin

Ultimate Gaming Rig:

AMD Socket 939 Athlon 64 FX-53, 1MB L2 Cache, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor - Retail
(limit 2 per customer)

Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 FX
Core: SledgeHammer
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 939
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail Box(Heatsink and Fan included)

Model#: ADAFX53ASBOX
Item#: N82E16819103459

$839

ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL


Model# A8V DELUXE
Item # N82E16813131510

Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX
Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,1x LPT,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,1x S/PDIF out,Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-CH
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard IEEE1394: 2x 1394 ports
Form Factor: ATX

$133

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Platinum Series, Low Latency (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) ECC Registered DDR PC-3200 - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

The TwinX1024RE-3200LL is a 1 GByte matched memory pair specifically designed for motherboards supporting dual channels of registered PC3200, such as AMD Athlon TM 64 FX based platforms.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Registered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 72 -Bit
Special Features: Plug-n-Frag Auto-Configuration
Warranty: Lifetime

Model#: TWINX1024RE-3200LLPT
Item#: N82E16820145476


$385

Samsung Black 52X32X52X16 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, Model TS-H492A/WBGH, OEM

Model# TS-H492A/WBGH
Item # N82E16827151051

Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: Not specified
Packaging: OEM

$37.00


Thermaltake XaserV WinGo V8000+ Silver Gaming Tower, Model "V8000+" -RETAIL

Model# V8000+
Item # N82E16811133135

Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Silver
Material: Chassis: 1.0 mm SECC, Front Door: Plastic
Drive Bays: 5.25"x 5/0, 3.5"x 2/3 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2x USB2.0, 2x audio, 1x IEEE1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 1x 80mm top, 1x 80mm front, 2x 90mm side, 1x 90mm rear
Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX, Standard ATX & Extended ATX(Dual CPU)
Dimensions: 19.3" x 8.1" x 22.9"(HxWxD)
Features: 2 Smart Fan fan speed control knobs, Side panel security lock & 3-way front panel lock, WinGo EL lamp with 3 way function inverter

$101.49

Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX power supply.UL, CSA, TUV, CE Approved. Intel Pentium 4 Compliant

Model# TT-420AD(DUAL FAN)
Item # N82E16817153006

Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 420W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >16ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >65%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.8V;+3.3V trip point<+4.5V;+12V trip point<+15.6V
Overload Protection: Not specified
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 10.0A (Measuring 90-132Vrms);5.0A (Measuring 180-264Vrms)
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@40A;-5V@0.3A;+12V@18A;-12V@0.8A;+5VSB@2A
MTBF: Not specified
Approvals: Not specified

$36.00

Samsung Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model SFD321B/LBL1, OEM Drive Only

Model# SFD321B/LBL1
Item # N82E16821103203

Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44MB
Average Access Time: not specified
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5 inch
Media Type: All Standard 1.44MB & 720KB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes
Features: Easy to Install, Just Plug & Play, For IBM5 & 100% Compatible Computers
Packaging: OEM 1 Year Warranty

$9.00

Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, MODEL 6Y080M0, OEM Drive Only


- Specifications -

Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 9.3 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: FDB Motors
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Packaging: OEM Drive Only

Model#: 6Y080M0
Item#: N82E16822144318

$72.49 x2= $145

Total for Ultimate Gaming Rig: $1685.49.....Gaming bliss, Priceless.

You could of course change the case out for something more to your liking...

How'd I do.

madmat

With the mobo you chose Justin does it really need registered ram? I thought the 939 got away from that.

primesuspect

That sounds awesome, but it's sort of hard to play video games without a video card

-Ben

Am i the only 1 not seeing a graphics card in that post?

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, TV-Out/DVI, 8X AGP, Model "PVT40AUD" -RETAIL $409

AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail $216

ABIT "KV8 Pro" K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon64 CPU -RETAIL $101

(Some cheapy case)

Maxtor 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model 6Y120P0, OEM Drive Only X 2 = $172


Geil Ultra Series Value 184-Pin 1GB DDR PC-3200 w/ Blue Heatspreader - Retail = $256


Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX power supply.UL, CSA, TUV, CE Approved. Intel Pentium 4 Compliant $101


Pioneer Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model DVR-108, OEM -$86

$1341

I have basically got the same specs and my oh my is it a dream machine

primesuspect

Nice! I was sort of wondering about going to an FX-51 or FX-53 versus the A64 series, not sure about the difference as far as gaming goes....

-Ben

Well honestly I think the price/performance ratio is any good at the moment for a socket 939 cpu or an FX

If i wanted to go for a 939 cpu with that setup i would definatly have to make cutbacks in other areas.

mmonnin

Just save some money and get an A64 setup and improve the rest of the setup.

madmat

Is the vid card part of the $2000 on the video editing machine?

primesuspect

The video card is included in that price. So really, we're aiming for ~$1800

madmat

Digital Video Editing rig...with a few bucks to spare.

Mitsumi USB Digital Card Reader/Writer W/FD (Black)INTERNAL, Model FA404A/404M
Item# N82E16821104104
$28.00

ANTEC Performance Plus Case with 430W Power Supply, Model "PLUS1080AMG" -RETAIL
Item# N82E16811129115
$129.49

NEC 8X Black Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive, Model ND-2510A BLK, OEM BULK
Item# N82E16827152023
$65.00

SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model MPF920, OEM
Item# N82E16821103116
$10.00

HighPoint PCI to SATA RAID Controller Card, Model "RocketRAID 1540" -RETAIL
Item# N82E16816115010
$68.00

Western Digital 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD2500JD, OEM Drive Only
Item# N82E16822144154 $156.99 EA
$627.96

Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Item# N82E16820145440
$156.00

MSI "K8T NEO2-FIR" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL
Item# N82E16813130463
$125.00
**This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model.

AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 512K, L2 Cache, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor 939 Pin - Retail
Item# N82E16819103463
$389.00

MATROX P750 Video Card, 64MB DDR, 128-bit, Dual DVI, 8X AGP, Model "P750" -RETAIL
Item# N82E16814106154
$211.00

Product total: $1,809.45
Shipping & Handling: $ 7.98
Total (Before tax): $ 1,817.43

In real life you'll have a wee bit less that a full terabyte but it'll still make for one huge array...you could substitute 4 x 300GB maxtors and be right at the $2000 mark though.

madmat

I know the card reader is a FDD as well but if the floppy in it is USB too it might not work for boot up duties such as specifying RAID drivers or bios flashing.

TheSmJ

primesuspect wrote:

I need two boxes.

First:

ULTIMATE GAMING RIG
Budget: Under $1700
Monitor not needed
All decisions are UP TO YOU

Second:

VIDEO EDITING RIG
Budget: Around $2000
Monitors not needed
Video card is already chosen (Matrox P750)
Requirements:
A terabyte RAID-0 array

I know you guys love this stuff.

GO GO GO!

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You said that was my job! Jerk... :bawling:

Now I know what you do when you send me out to BFE.... freaking trying to RUIN MY FUN!

primesuspect

Well instead of writing a post BITCHING ABOUT IT why didn't you POST SOME SPECS, WHINEY BABY MAN?!?!?!

It's not like a said "EVERYBODY POST THEIR SUGGESTIONS EXCEPT FOR THESMJ"

Justin

DOH!!!! OK, so swithch the case out with a cheaper one that you like, go for:

Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - OEM Item#N82E16820145440 $156.00, and spend the difference on a

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK (limit 5 per customer)


- Specifications -

Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 4 Cables, VGA via DVI Adapter, PowerDVD, Driver CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz

Model#: RADEON 9800PRO 128M
Item#: N82E16814102268

$197

.....ok, so yes, you do need a video card but hey, I threw that suggestion together in like 5 mins before I left work yesterday....I just want to build the thing......

GHoosdum

Is this for yourself or for a customer? If it's for yourself, I personally believe that right now is a bad time to build a gaming rig. We're on the verge of some really neat things happening from AMD and the motherboard manufacturers - I wouldn't want so spend my hard-earned cash on a gaming rig now that will have truly obsolete technologies (such as AGP and .13 micron architecture) in a few months.

If it's for a customer, your hand is forced, and I'd be willing to work some GHoosdum magic and configure something semi-sweet.

primesuspect

They're both for different customers. I am perfectly content with my old computer

GHoosdum

Gaming Rig:

Lian-Li Black ATX Mid Tower Case, Model "PC-V1000B" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Black
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5 x 5.25", 6 x 3.5" internal
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE 1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 2 x 12CM ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8.3" x 19.3" x 20.7" (WxHxD)
Special Features: Interior three zones design for better heat dissipating, Multi-Ventilator for heat dissipating, Aluminum casters with brake more info-> N82E16811112072 $199.00 $199.00


Enermax Adjustable Speed 120mm Cooling fan, Model "UC-12FAB-B" -RETAIL
Specification:
Compatibility: 120mm Cooling fan
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Bearing Type: Two Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 1800~2300
Max Air Flow:(CFM): 63.05~94.92
Max Pressure: Not Specified
Heat Sink Material: N/A
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Connector: 3 Pin & 3 Pin to 4 Pin Adaptor
Noise(dBA): 24.60~30.10
Special Features: Fan Speed Manually Adjustable throngh Variable Resistor.Support Fan Speed Monitoring. Fan Speed can be Manually set by User. more info-> N82E16811999012 $12.05 $24.10


ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX
Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,1x LPT,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,1x S/PDIF out,Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-CH
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard IEEE1394: 2x 1394 ports
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813131510 $133.00 $133.00


EVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Video Card With Free Doom 3Bundle, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, TV-Out/DVI, 8X AGP, Model "256-A8-N349-AX" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT/350MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB GDDR3/1000MHz
BUS: AGP 8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0c(Shader Model 3.0), OpenGL 1.5
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@75Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, DVI to VGA adaptor, Power Cable, Manual, Driver CD, DOOM3
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info-> N82E16814130208 $419.00 $419.00


Antec 550 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans 5.25 Control Panel, Model "TRUE CONTROL 550W" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 550W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >= 17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >= 68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V; +3.3V trip point<+4.1V; +12V trip point<+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @&lt;47A+3.3V @&lt;48A+12V @ < 18A
Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 10A@115VAC; 6A@230VAC
Output: +3.3V@32A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@24A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25°C
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, F more info-> N82E16817103922 $103.50 $103.50


AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 512K, L2 Cache, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor 939 Pin - Retail
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Socket: Socket 939
Packaging: Retail more info-> N82E16819103463 $389.00 $389.00


Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
more info-> N82E16820145026 $77.00 $154.00


Western Digital 120GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD1200JD, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Not specified
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> N82E16822144151 $93.99 $93.99


SAMSUNG 16X DVD Drive Black, Model TS-H352A/WBGH, OEM
Specifications:
Read Speed: 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 512KB
Access Time: 90 ms
Data Transfer Rate: DVD 16X (21,600KB/sec), CD 48X (7,200KB/sec)
Features: Adopted acoustic-noise reduction
Packaging: OEM Bulk(see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827151208 $27.00 $27.00


NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3500A BK, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827152032 $81.00 $81.00


Thermalright Copper Heatsink for both Intel and AMD, Model "SLK948U" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Compatibility: Both AMD Athlon64/ Athlon64 FX and Intel socket 478 compatible
Material: Copper
Dimensions: L3.7" x W2.5" x H1.8"
Weight: 635g (Heat sink only) more info-> N82E16835109114 $33.99 $33.99


Thermaltake SMART CASE FAN II. Variable Fan Speed Control, by temperature sensor
Specifications:
Compatibility: Case
Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
Bearing Type: 2 Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 1300~ 4800
Max Air Flow:(CFM): 20.55~ 75.70
Max Pressure: 1.45~ 8.43 mm H2O
Heat Sink Material: N/A
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Noise(dBA): 17~ 48
Special Features: Temp.control fan speed. more info-> N82E16835999111 $8.99 $8.99

Total = $1666.57 + shipping

Nice working with ya!

TheBaron

corsair value select should never EVER be brought anywhere NEAR a "gaming rig"

primesuspect

Ghoosdum, I'd rather skimp on the case and spend more money on the memory. I can't see spending $200 on a case.

GnomeWizardd

look in the sig just up the video to a 6800gt

GHoosdum

primesuspect wrote:

Ghoosdum, I'd rather skimp on the case and spend more money on the memory. I can't see spending $200 on a case.

Neither can I, but I figured that Geeky would yell at me if I recommended an Antec case like I wanted to. Knock $100 off the price of the case and you can put some nice TwinX in there, or a second 120GB WD SATA drive.

GnomeWizardd

get a coolermaster wavemaster best case ever

pokesquid808

MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM nVIDIA nFORCE 250 CHIPSET $139.00

AMD ATHLON 64 3500+ RETAIL BOXED 64-BIT SOCKET 939 $390.00

OCZ OCZ5001024ELDCGE-K EL DUAL CHANNEL GOLD EDITION PC4000 DDR500 1024MB KIT (512MB X 2) 2.5-4-4-7 $290.00

GAINWARD GF6800GT 256MB DDR 8XAGP W/TV&DVI GOLDEN SAMPLE #ULTRA2400 $439.00

SEAGATE SERIAL ATA150 80GB ST380013AS 7200RPM 8MB 8.5MS (Bare drive) $67.90

SEAGATE SERIAL ATA150 120GB ST3120026AS 7200RPM 8MB 8.5MS (Bare drive) $89.00

PLEXTOR DUAL 12x4x16x/DVD+RW 8x4x16x/DVD-RW 48x24x48x/CDRW EIDE INTERNAL W/SW (BEIGE) (#PX-712A/SW) $125.94

THERMALTAKE W0023 SILENT PUREPOWER 560W (BLACK) $99.00

ASPIRE ATXB5KLW-AL/350 X-GEAR (SILVER) MID TOWER $47.00

Total Price: $1,695.84

GHoosdum

I just saw the A64 3500+ on ZipZoomFly for $365 with Free 2 day shipping, so you can take a few more bucks off of my quote and pokesquid's.

primesuspect

Well sweet.

I just put together the system and it will only boot if only one of the OCZ modules is inserted. I noticed that OCZ doesn't appear on their recommended memory list

No matter what configuration I try, the thing will only post if one stick is inserted. As soon as I add the second, nothing. I've switched them up, to make sure I don't have a bad stick.

Blehgh..

I'll probably have to sell this matched pair and buy a different brand.

pokesquid808

which board did you end up getting? i've always liked mushkin memory, never had a problem with them...picked ocz because from reviews and stuff they were highly recommended. i use black mushkin level 2 memory myself but then again i don't have a 64 board or cpu.

Garg

primesuspect wrote:

Ghoosdum, I'd rather skimp on the case and spend more money on the memory. I can't see spending $200 on a case.

Image, baby. Is your customer a fan of lan parties? Gotta keep up with the Joneses.

primesuspect

No, my customer is a basement gamer with a headset - he doesn't do lan parties.

The board is an Asus A8V Deluxe.

RAM is for sale in the Deal Depot if you're interested

pokesquid808

this is from mushkins site about compatability with the board

http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushkin.storefront/4153328201a1d3b82740c0a80102063d/Product/View/990880#a8v

GHoosdum

Interesting:

The ASUS A8V Deluxe, a representative mainboard for the K8T800 Pro chipset supported by the socket 939 Athlon 64, has been qualified as 100% compatible with all Mushkin PC3200 and PC3500 Black series. The A8V supports up to 4GB unbuffered ecc, and non-ecc DDR 266/333/400 memory, please refer to chart in manual for memory configurations. When using a single module you must use DIMM slot B1.

What's the 'basement gamer' getting in the rest of his rig, Brian?