Alright everybody, here we go. I am going to build a Gaming/Multimedia computer and I need your help. I am starting from scratch with a budget of <$1500. Newegg.com is my first stop. What next?
start here and hang tight for recommendations ...you've come to the right place as long as you listen closely and listen wisely my friend!! http://www.short-media.com/article.php?117.0
I just did the same thing for a friend yesterday... If you're open to an AMD solution (I did follow your other thread) here you go:
Motherboard: NF7-S 2.0 (Newegg)
Processor: XP 2500+ Barton (Newegg - buy the retail one for a few $$ more and more warranty)
Heatsink: SLK-900A/947U (Newegg or SVC)
Fan: SmartFan II (Newegg - or Enermax Adjustable if purchased from SVC)
RAM: 512MB - 1 GB Kingston or Corsair (Newegg)
PSU: Antec True 430 or ThermalTake PurePower 420 (Newegg)
Case: ???
Hard Drive: WD SE 80-120GB or WD Raptor SATA (Newegg)
Optical Drives: Lite-On 16X DVD and Lite-On 52x32x52 CDRW (On sale on Newegg today only)
Mouse: Logitech MX-500 (Newegg or Amazon)
Video Card: If you want video-in on it, I'll defer to SimGuy for a reommendation here.
Monitor: Up to your discretion
Keyboard: Same
Comes to approximately $620 depending upon inividual hardware choices, plus the cost of the video card, case, monitor, and keyboard.
Did I miss anything? Also, the processor can be overclocked to XP3200+ speed with no problem, especially with that heatsink/fan solution.
Good luck! If you want an Intel solution... there are many on the forum who are much better with Intel hardware than I am...
With a budget like you can build one S-W-E-E-T setup. I'd reccomend finding all the the parts you want and than start adding all the bells and whistles. Just remember 512 megabytes RAM is essential if you want to play the absolute latest games at the highest possible graphics. I would reccomend a Radeon 9800 Pro/non-pro for all your gaming needs. You can easily get a Radeon 9800 non-pro for 250ish dollars off of ebay and flash to BIOS to make it a 9800 Pro. Believe me, you'll save a heckuva lotta money doing this (only do this if you're a cheapskate/overclocker like me). Good luck with your PC, peace out.
Lots of us like Newegg-
1. decent prices
2. good service
3. great rma policy
4. big selection
Buy your monitor locally. If you want big and bright go with a crt, a nice 21" trinitron or diamondtron is nice.
If you need lcd, look carefully. Don't believe or rely on specs. You must see them and decide. Make them unbox the one that you buy and power it up and look for dead pixels right there. It is easier to not buy it than try to get a replacements. THG has run some good reviews of lcd monitors.
What else, speakers, Logitech makes some nice ones. Listen and decide.
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 $132.00 $132.00
ABIT KV8-MAX3 Motherboard for Athlon 64 Socket 754 Processors
Specifications:
Form Factor: ATX
CPU: AMD socket 754 Athlon 64 CPU
FSB: 800MHz
Chipset: VIA K8T800 / VT8237
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR at 266/333/ 2x@400MHz (ECC) 2GB Max w/ 72-bit memory Controler
IDE: 2 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
RAID: 4 x SATA 150 RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: Supports SATA data transfer rates at 150 MB/s
Expansion Slots:
- 1x AGP (8X/4X)
- 5x PCI Slots
I/O Ports: 2x PS/2, 6x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1x RJ45 ports, 1x COM ports, 1x LPT, 3x IEEE 1394
Onboard LAN: 10/100/1000 Mb PCI Ethernet Controller
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC
Model: KV8-MAX3 - Retail Box (See Pics) more info-> N82E16813127165 $179.99 $179.99
ATI RADEON 9600 PRO 128MB 8X AGP DVI/TV RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9600 PRO
Memory:128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus:AGP 4X (1.5V), 8X (0.8v) or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration (4X/8X).
Operating Systems Support: Windows® XP Windows® 2000 Windows® Me
4 parallel rendering pipelines
2 parallel geometry engines
Technology Features: SMARTSHADER™ 2.0, SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1, HYPER Z™ III+ TRUFORM™ 2.0 and VIDEOSHADER™
Max Res: 2048x1536 60HZ at 16.7M Colors
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video
Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16814102276 $172.00 $172.00
AMD Athlon 64 ADA3200AEP5AP
1MB L2 Cache, 1600 Mhz Bus, The ONLY 64-bit Windows Compatible PC Processor
Specifications:
Type: Athlon 64
Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
CPU Speed: 2.0 Ghz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Socket: 754
OEM (Processor Only) more info-> N82E16819103413 $404.00 $404.00
Kingston 512MB DDR 400 Memory, Model KVR400X64C3A/512 - Retail
Specifications:
Type: 184-pin DDR
Capacity: 512mb
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Latency: CL3
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info-> N82E16820141424 $86.00 $172.00
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info-> N82E16822144151 $117.00 $117.00
LiteOn DVD-Dual/ CD ReWritable Drive MODEL LDW-440D - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info-> N82E16827106918 $129.99 $129.99
Yes, it's expensive. You could save money by swapping the motherboard & CPU for an ABIT NF7-S & Athlon 2500/2600/2800 and shrinking the hard drive, but in your other thread, you hinted that you wanted a huge hard disk and P4.
Considering this system packs one hell of a punch, especially the hard disk and video card, the price for such a device isn't far out of the budget...
Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG Mid-Tower Chassis, 10 DB's, 430W PSU
Antec TruePower 430W PSU Included With Chassis
Asus P4P800 Deluxe, i865PE/ICH5-R, AGP8x, LAN, 2xDDR400, Audio, USB 2.0, SATA
Intel Pentium 4 2800C, 800 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 Cache, HyperThreading, S478, Retail
Retail Intel Pentium 4 AVC SunFlower Cooler (Includes Copper Core)
2x256 MB Corsair TwinX XMS3200-C2, 2-3-3-6-T1
ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9800 Pro, AGP8x, VIVO, DVI, TV-Out, Retail
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2, 6.1 Channel Support, EAX 4, Retail
Onboard Intel Pro/1000 CT Gigabit Ethernet Controller (CSA Enabled)
200 GB Western Digital Caviar SE, 7200 RPM, 8 MB Cache, SATA-150
Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM, Black
Lite-On 48x24x48 CD-ReWriter (Will Also Read DVD-ROM's), Black
Samsung 1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy Drive, Black
NEC MultiSync FP912SB-BK 19" DiamondTron CRT, Aperture Grille, 0.24, 1920x1440
Logitech Elite Keyboard, Black, USB
Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse, Black, USB
Speakers Are Your Choice (Recommend Logitech, Klipsch or Altec-Lansing)
The horrible total? $1690.00 USD. All parts are from NewEgg, except the monitor (NEC's best 19" DiamondTron monitor, an identical replica of the world's best 19" DiamondTron monitor), which was from CDW.
//Edit: WHOOPS! Had the wrong motherboard in there. You can't use the NF7-S with an Intel P4 CPU (well... maybe if you had a hammer and a few minutes....)
Perfect system, just needs a DVD burner (unless the Rom also burns) Can someone please compare and contrast P4 and AMD 64(fx)? That is a large portion of the cost now and I am curious if the whole 64 thing is just hype or if it has merit. What about USB ports? Are they easy to install, How many come on standard boards?
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Mt_GoatHead Cheezy KnobPflugerville (north of Austin)Icrontian
edited November 2003
I think SimGuy has a real good system going there!
I would wait at least 3 months on a A-64 system and it will cost at least $2,000 to do it right!
ourlove: The P4P800 has 4 standard USB 2.0 ports on the back ATX panel (the silver panel at the back of the computer that has all the different ports and such).
As well, it includes 2 onboard USB 2.0 headers that allow you to connect the included USB 2.0 riser card (it is mounted in one of the empty PCI slots in your computer) and adds an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports.
In total, there are 8 USB 2.0 ports on the Asus P4P800 Deluxe.
For a DVD-Burner, I'm really liking the Pioneer DVR-A06. It's a little pricey, but it burns CD's, CD-RW"s and both DVD R & DVD RW formats (the +/- formats). The Lite-On in the system I configured above is a combo drive, so it burns CD's & CD-RW's, but can also READ DVD discs, not WRITE them
Here is the modified version using P4. Will all of these items be compatible with each other? What will I need to put them all together?
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 $132.00
$132.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
LiteOn DVD-Dual/ CD ReWritable Drive MODEL LDW-440D - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW
Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info>
N82E16827106918 $129.99
$129.99
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info>
N82E16822144151 $117.00
$117.00
Memory (System Memory)
Kingston 512MB DDR 400 Memory, Model KVR400X64C3A/512 - Retail
Specifications:
Type: 184-pin DDR
Capacity: 512mb
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Latency: CL3
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info>
N82E16820141424 $86.00
$172.00
Motherboards - Intel
One Day Sales, Ends 11/18/2003 4:00 PM PST
ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4P800
Deluxe Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:P478 Pentium 4 / Celeron HT
Chipset: Springdale 865PE + ICH5R
FSB: 800/533/400 MHz
RAM:2 Channel DDR400/333/266 Support Max 4GB
IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices and SATA
Slots:1x AGP (8X/4X) 5x PCI
Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN:3COM Gigabit LAN 1000/100/10
Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MB/s
Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports more info>
N82E16813131450 $124.99
$124.99
Video Cards
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP RETAIL
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users
with faster 3D graphics
Ports: A/V In + CATV In + A/V Out + DVI Connector
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
Retail Box (See pictures for details) more info>
N82E16814102297 $378.00
$378.00
Extend my Standard Warranty on the above qualified items: $73.50
Well, the 2.6 you are purchasing there is OEM, so it doesn't include a CPU cooler. Best to spring the extra few $$$ and get the Retail 2.6 CPU (includes a 3 year warranty and a heatsink/fan).
Don't use that Kingston CL3 RAM. First, it has poor timings, which will lower the total amount of memory bandwidth available in your system. Secondly, I don't see you purchasing 2 of them, which means you are only running in single channel mode. It is IMPERATIVE that you enabled Dual-Channel mode on a Pentium 4 system. Without Dual-Channel DDR Memory mode, the CPU will be starved for data, severely impacting performance. It's a drastic drop in performance that is very noticable during everyday use.
I highly recommend PC3200 Low-Latency memory that is designed for Dual-Channel operation. Corsair's TwinX XMS PC3200C2 has nice and low timings (2-3-3-6-T1) and is sold in packages that are TESTED at the factory in an Asus motherboard to guaruntee that they work in dual-channel mode. Either the 512 MB Kit (2x256) or 1 GB kit (2x512) will do you. You will be kicking yourself in the ass if you get cheap memory now.
You are also missing a keyboard, mouse, sound card, speakers, monitor, DVD-ROM drive (if you want it) and floppy drive.
Other than that, all you'll need is a phillips screwdriver, pair of needlenose pliers, a copy of Windows and a few hours of your time to put it together.
SimGuy had this to say ...Other than that, all you'll need is a phillips screwdriver, pair of needlenose pliers, a copy of Windows and a few hours of your time to put it together.
This is where that emachine can earn its keep - providing an Internet link to our cadre of S-M experts during the building process!
ourlove2802 had this to say Here is the modified version using P4. Will all of these items be compatible with each other? What will I need to put them all together?
Memory (System Memory)
Kingston 512MB DDR 400 Memory, Model KVR400X64C3A/512 - Retail
Specifications:
Type: 184-pin DDR
Capacity: 512mb
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Latency: CL3
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info>
N82E16820141424 $86.00
$172.00
What do you think?
You want Kingston HyperX PC3500 Cas2 not the regular Kingston PC3200 Cas3
As for the Athlon 64 3200+ system check out Techreport Opteron review and see how the Athlon 64 3200+ (32/64bit) compares to the Athlon XP 3200+ (32bit)
**Take note that most Athlon XP 2500+ & Thermalright SLK900 combos will do 3200+ (2200mhz) speeds at stock voltage** No need to overspend.
ourlove2802 had this to say With the video card I will be getting, it says it has TV functions, what will I need to make these work(programs, service, hardware, ect.)?
For putting your computer display on the TV (say, for DVD or VCD viewing), you shouldn't need much of anything that doesn't come with the card, provided your TV has A/V inputs. If you intend to watch cable TV on your monitor you might need to rent another tuner box (if you have digital cable service). My cable company charges something like $4 a month for the extra box. For basic analog cable service you probably won't need anything, the included software should be able to emulate a "cable-ready" tuner just fine.
For video capture you might find the included software a little on the basic side. I'd recommend trying what is included with the card first; if it's not up to snuff you can always switch to something more feature-rich.
Here is the final update, minus the speakers and monitor. (I will probably get these in person at Best Buy or something) What else should I need, what do I do, and how hard is it?
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 $132.00
$132.00
Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info>
N82E16827106918 $129.99
$129.99
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info>
N82E16822144151 $117.00
$117.00
Keyboards
Microsoft Wireless Basic Optical Desktop Keyboard & Mouse - RETAIL
Keyboard Key Features:
Wireless Freedom
MultiMedia Center
Enhanced Function Keys
Hot Keys
More Customizable Keys
Detachable Palm Rest
Sleep and Log Off Hot Keys
Mouse Key Features:
Wireless Freedom
Microsoft Optical Technology
Ergonomic Design
Dazzling Looks
Faster Wheel Scrolling
Unique Clear Scroll Wheel
Customizable Buttons
Left or Right Handed
more info>
N82E16823109113 $79.00
$79.00
PC-3200C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreaders.Retail
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 2 x 64M x 64
Memory type DDR
Part number: TWINX1024-3200C2PT more info>
N82E16820145450 $232.00
$232.00
Motherboards - Intel
One Day Sales, Ends 11/18/2003 4:00 PM PST
ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4P800
Deluxe Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:P478 Pentium 4 / Celeron HT
Chipset: Springdale 865PE + ICH5R
FSB:800/533/400 MHz
RAM:2 Channel DDR400/333/266 Support Max 4GB
IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices and SATA
Slots:1x AGP (8X/4X) 5x PCI
Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN:3COM Gigabit LAN 1000/100/10
Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MB/s
Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports more info>
N82E16813131450 $124.99
$124.99
Sound Card
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum PCI Internal Sound Card and Front Panel
I/O Drive - Retail
Features:
Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ THX® Certified Sound Card
Front Panel Audigy™2 ZS Internal I/O Drive (see pics)
Advanced Resolution™ 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
Ultra-realistic EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ Effects and Acoustic Enhancements
Patented Creative CMSS® 3D Audio Technology
Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire® Port
Retail Box (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16829102163 $162.00
$162.00
Video Cards
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP RETAIL
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users
with faster 3D graphics
Ports: A/V In + CATV In + A/V Out + DVI Connector
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
Retail Box (See pictures for details) more info>
N82E16814102297 $378.00
$378.00
Extend my Standard Warranty on the above qualified items: $94.02
Alright everybody, here we go. I am going to build a Gaming/Multimedia computer and I need your help. I am starting from scratch with a budget of <$1500. Newegg.com is my first stop. What next?
Comments
http://www.short-media.com/article.php?117.0
Motherboard: NF7-S 2.0 (Newegg)
Processor: XP 2500+ Barton (Newegg - buy the retail one for a few $$ more and more warranty)
Heatsink: SLK-900A/947U (Newegg or SVC)
Fan: SmartFan II (Newegg - or Enermax Adjustable if purchased from SVC)
RAM: 512MB - 1 GB Kingston or Corsair (Newegg)
PSU: Antec True 430 or ThermalTake PurePower 420 (Newegg)
Case: ???
Hard Drive: WD SE 80-120GB or WD Raptor SATA (Newegg)
Optical Drives: Lite-On 16X DVD and Lite-On 52x32x52 CDRW (On sale on Newegg today only)
Mouse: Logitech MX-500 (Newegg or Amazon)
Video Card: If you want video-in on it, I'll defer to SimGuy for a reommendation here.
Monitor: Up to your discretion
Keyboard: Same
Comes to approximately $620 depending upon inividual hardware choices, plus the cost of the video card, case, monitor, and keyboard.
Did I miss anything? Also, the processor can be overclocked to XP3200+ speed with no problem, especially with that heatsink/fan solution.
Good luck! If you want an Intel solution... there are many on the forum who are much better with Intel hardware than I am...
I'll come up with a comparable Intel solution shortly...
Price comparable for less performance, or performance comparable for a much higher price?
1. decent prices
2. good service
3. great rma policy
4. big selection
Buy your monitor locally. If you want big and bright go with a crt, a nice 21" trinitron or diamondtron is nice.
If you need lcd, look carefully. Don't believe or rely on specs. You must see them and decide. Make them unbox the one that you buy and power it up and look for dead pixels right there. It is easier to not buy it than try to get a replacements. THG has run some good reviews of lcd monitors.
What else, speakers, Logitech makes some nice ones. Listen and decide.
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 $132.00 $132.00
ABIT KV8-MAX3 Motherboard for Athlon 64 Socket 754 Processors
Specifications:
Form Factor: ATX
CPU: AMD socket 754 Athlon 64 CPU
FSB: 800MHz
Chipset: VIA K8T800 / VT8237
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR at 266/333/ 2x@400MHz (ECC) 2GB Max w/ 72-bit memory Controler
IDE: 2 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
RAID: 4 x SATA 150 RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: Supports SATA data transfer rates at 150 MB/s
Expansion Slots:
- 1x AGP (8X/4X)
- 5x PCI Slots
I/O Ports: 2x PS/2, 6x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1x RJ45 ports, 1x COM ports, 1x LPT, 3x IEEE 1394
Onboard LAN: 10/100/1000 Mb PCI Ethernet Controller
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC
Model: KV8-MAX3 - Retail Box (See Pics) more info-> N82E16813127165 $179.99 $179.99
ATI RADEON 9600 PRO 128MB 8X AGP DVI/TV RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9600 PRO
Memory:128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus:AGP 4X (1.5V), 8X (0.8v) or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration (4X/8X).
Operating Systems Support: Windows® XP Windows® 2000 Windows® Me
4 parallel rendering pipelines
2 parallel geometry engines
Technology Features: SMARTSHADER™ 2.0, SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1, HYPER Z™ III+ TRUFORM™ 2.0 and VIDEOSHADER™
Max Res: 2048x1536 60HZ at 16.7M Colors
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video
Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16814102276 $172.00 $172.00
AMD Athlon 64 ADA3200AEP5AP
1MB L2 Cache, 1600 Mhz Bus, The ONLY 64-bit Windows Compatible PC Processor
Specifications:
Type: Athlon 64
Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
CPU Speed: 2.0 Ghz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Socket: 754
OEM (Processor Only) more info-> N82E16819103413 $404.00 $404.00
Kingston 512MB DDR 400 Memory, Model KVR400X64C3A/512 - Retail
Specifications:
Type: 184-pin DDR
Capacity: 512mb
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Latency: CL3
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info-> N82E16820141424 $86.00 $172.00
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info-> N82E16822144151 $117.00 $117.00
LiteOn DVD-Dual/ CD ReWritable Drive MODEL LDW-440D - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info-> N82E16827106918 $129.99 $129.99
Subtotal » $1,306.98
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Considering this system packs one hell of a punch, especially the hard disk and video card, the price for such a device isn't far out of the budget...
Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG Mid-Tower Chassis, 10 DB's, 430W PSU
Antec TruePower 430W PSU Included With Chassis
Asus P4P800 Deluxe, i865PE/ICH5-R, AGP8x, LAN, 2xDDR400, Audio, USB 2.0, SATA
Intel Pentium 4 2800C, 800 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 Cache, HyperThreading, S478, Retail
Retail Intel Pentium 4 AVC SunFlower Cooler (Includes Copper Core)
2x256 MB Corsair TwinX XMS3200-C2, 2-3-3-6-T1
ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9800 Pro, AGP8x, VIVO, DVI, TV-Out, Retail
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2, 6.1 Channel Support, EAX 4, Retail
Onboard Intel Pro/1000 CT Gigabit Ethernet Controller (CSA Enabled)
200 GB Western Digital Caviar SE, 7200 RPM, 8 MB Cache, SATA-150
Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM, Black
Lite-On 48x24x48 CD-ReWriter (Will Also Read DVD-ROM's), Black
Samsung 1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy Drive, Black
NEC MultiSync FP912SB-BK 19" DiamondTron CRT, Aperture Grille, 0.24, 1920x1440
Logitech Elite Keyboard, Black, USB
Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse, Black, USB
Speakers Are Your Choice (Recommend Logitech, Klipsch or Altec-Lansing)
The horrible total? $1690.00 USD. All parts are from NewEgg, except the monitor (NEC's best 19" DiamondTron monitor, an identical replica of the world's best 19" DiamondTron monitor), which was from CDW.
//Edit: WHOOPS! Had the wrong motherboard in there. You can't use the NF7-S with an Intel P4 CPU (well... maybe if you had a hammer and a few minutes....)
I would wait at least 3 months on a A-64 system and it will cost at least $2,000 to do it right!
As well, it includes 2 onboard USB 2.0 headers that allow you to connect the included USB 2.0 riser card (it is mounted in one of the empty PCI slots in your computer) and adds an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports.
In total, there are 8 USB 2.0 ports on the Asus P4P800 Deluxe.
For a DVD-Burner, I'm really liking the Pioneer DVR-A06. It's a little pricey, but it burns CD's, CD-RW"s and both DVD R & DVD RW formats (the +/- formats). The Lite-On in the system I configured above is a combo drive, so it burns CD's & CD-RW's, but can also READ DVD discs, not WRITE them
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 $132.00
$132.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
LiteOn DVD-Dual/ CD ReWritable Drive MODEL LDW-440D - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW
Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info>
N82E16827106918 $129.99
$129.99
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info>
N82E16822144151 $117.00
$117.00
Memory (System Memory)
Kingston 512MB DDR 400 Memory, Model KVR400X64C3A/512 - Retail
Specifications:
Type: 184-pin DDR
Capacity: 512mb
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Latency: CL3
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info>
N82E16820141424 $86.00
$172.00
Motherboards - Intel
One Day Sales, Ends 11/18/2003 4:00 PM PST
ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4P800
Deluxe Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:P478 Pentium 4 / Celeron HT
Chipset: Springdale 865PE + ICH5R
FSB: 800/533/400 MHz
RAM:2 Channel DDR400/333/266 Support Max 4GB
IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices and SATA
Slots:1x AGP (8X/4X) 5x PCI
Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN:3COM Gigabit LAN 1000/100/10
Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MB/s
Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports more info>
N82E16813131450 $124.99
$124.99
Processors
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.6CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - OEM
Specifications:
CPU: 2.6GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 800 Mhz
Socket: 478
OEM version more info>
N82E16819116160 $171.00
$171.00
Video Cards
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP RETAIL
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users
with faster 3D graphics
Ports: A/V In + CATV In + A/V Out + DVI Connector
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
Retail Box (See pictures for details) more info>
N82E16814102297 $378.00
$378.00
Extend my Standard Warranty on the above qualified items: $73.50
Subtotal » $1,224.98
What do you think?
Don't use that Kingston CL3 RAM. First, it has poor timings, which will lower the total amount of memory bandwidth available in your system. Secondly, I don't see you purchasing 2 of them, which means you are only running in single channel mode. It is IMPERATIVE that you enabled Dual-Channel mode on a Pentium 4 system. Without Dual-Channel DDR Memory mode, the CPU will be starved for data, severely impacting performance. It's a drastic drop in performance that is very noticable during everyday use.
I highly recommend PC3200 Low-Latency memory that is designed for Dual-Channel operation. Corsair's TwinX XMS PC3200C2 has nice and low timings (2-3-3-6-T1) and is sold in packages that are TESTED at the factory in an Asus motherboard to guaruntee that they work in dual-channel mode. Either the 512 MB Kit (2x256) or 1 GB kit (2x512) will do you. You will be kicking yourself in the ass if you get cheap memory now.
You are also missing a keyboard, mouse, sound card, speakers, monitor, DVD-ROM drive (if you want it) and floppy drive.
Other than that, all you'll need is a phillips screwdriver, pair of needlenose pliers, a copy of Windows and a few hours of your time to put it together.
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.8CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.8GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 800 Mhz
Socket: 478
Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty- more info>
N82E16819116161 $212.00
$212.00
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 1GB(2 x 512MB) 2x(64MX64) PC-3200C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreaders.Retail
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 2 x 64M x 64
Memory type DDR
Part number: TWINX1024-3200C2PT more info>
N82E16820145450 $232.00
You want Kingston HyperX PC3500 Cas2 not the regular Kingston PC3200 Cas3
Corsair XMS3500C2 (Cas2) is a great choice also.
As for the Athlon 64 3200+ system check out Techreport Opteron review and see how the Athlon 64 3200+ (32/64bit) compares to the Athlon XP 3200+ (32bit)
**Take note that most Athlon XP 2500+ & Thermalright SLK900 combos will do 3200+ (2200mhz) speeds at stock voltage** No need to overspend.
For video capture you might find the included software a little on the basic side. I'd recommend trying what is included with the card first; if it's not up to snuff you can always switch to something more feature-rich.
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 $132.00
$132.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
LiteOn DVD-Dual/ CD ReWritable Drive MODEL LDW-440D - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed: 4X max. DVD+R Write; 4X max. DVD+RW Write; 4X max. DVD-R Write; 2X max. DVD-RW
Write; 8X max. DVD-ROM Read; 24X CD-R Write; 10X CD-RW Write; 32X (CAV) CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: DVD: 250ms CD: 300ms
Buffer Memory: 8MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
OS Support: Windows 98/SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP
Retail Box, See pics for details. more info>
N82E16827106918 $129.99
$129.99
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info>
N82E16822144151 $117.00
$117.00
Keyboards
Microsoft Wireless Basic Optical Desktop Keyboard & Mouse - RETAIL
Keyboard Key Features:
Wireless Freedom
MultiMedia Center
Enhanced Function Keys
Hot Keys
More Customizable Keys
Detachable Palm Rest
Sleep and Log Off Hot Keys
Mouse Key Features:
Wireless Freedom
Microsoft Optical Technology
Ergonomic Design
Dazzling Looks
Faster Wheel Scrolling
Unique Clear Scroll Wheel
Customizable Buttons
Left or Right Handed
more info>
N82E16823109113 $79.00
$79.00
Memory (System Memory)
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 1GB(2 x 512MB) 2x(64MX64)
PC-3200C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreaders.Retail
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 2 x 64M x 64
Memory type DDR
Part number: TWINX1024-3200C2PT more info>
N82E16820145450 $232.00
$232.00
Motherboards - Intel
One Day Sales, Ends 11/18/2003 4:00 PM PST
ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4P800
Deluxe Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:P478 Pentium 4 / Celeron HT
Chipset: Springdale 865PE + ICH5R
FSB:800/533/400 MHz
RAM:2 Channel DDR400/333/266 Support Max 4GB
IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices and SATA
Slots:1x AGP (8X/4X) 5x PCI
Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN:3COM Gigabit LAN 1000/100/10
Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MB/s
Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports more info>
N82E16813131450 $124.99
$124.99
Processors
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.8CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.8GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 800 Mhz
Socket: 478
Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty- more info>
N82E16819116161 $212.00
$212.00
Sound Card
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum PCI Internal Sound Card and Front Panel
I/O Drive - Retail
Features:
Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ THX® Certified Sound Card
Front Panel Audigy™2 ZS Internal I/O Drive (see pics)
Advanced Resolution™ 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
Ultra-realistic EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ Effects and Acoustic Enhancements
Patented Creative CMSS® 3D Audio Technology
Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire® Port
Retail Box (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16829102163 $162.00
$162.00
Video Cards
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP RETAIL
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users
with faster 3D graphics
Ports: A/V In + CATV In + A/V Out + DVI Connector
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
Retail Box (See pictures for details) more info>
N82E16814102297 $378.00
$378.00
Extend my Standard Warranty on the above qualified items: $94.02
Subtotal » $1,566.98