New here... New computer too!

NeoFXNeoFX Utah, US of A
edited December 2003 in Hardware
I know its not AMD... but I had to try the P4 :P

Gettin a new computer for christmas.. Specs are below! Some stuff is from my current one but it's still good enough to be used on the new one...

Just a few days till I hook it all up :D

What ya'll think?

..we'll let my AXP 1600+ system R.I.P :vimp:

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    My 2 gripes are with your video card; Inherently abysmal, and your sound card; not up to snuff due to age.

    Naturally, my third gripe would be with the P4.. But that's just a given.
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited December 2003
    Welcome to Short-Media, Neo.:)

    Don't worry, Thrax thinks that money spent on Intel is gross wastage of money.;)

    I will be building a rig somewhat similar to what you are building myself. I'll be using the IC7-G instead of the Max3 though(a lot cheaper and this rig is on a budget) and an AIW9800 Pro for video.

    The old XP1600 system is a good start for a fine folding rig, BTW. AMD's crunch folding WU's not crazy.;)
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Welcome to the forum!
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    The "Turtle Beach SC" is still regarded as a good card, so the only real upgrade to go from there would be a Revo 7.1 if you don't game, and an Audigy 2 ZS if you do.
  • NeoFXNeoFX Utah, US of A
    edited December 2003
    My next stuff to come is firstly a new PSU.. 450W Allied or a 430W Antec TRUEPower...

    Next will be either the A2 ZS... or some SATA hdd
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited December 2003
    If you have the extra bux, I highly recommend the Antec TrueControl 550. I got one about 3 months ago and it's solid as a rock and being able to adjust the rails is great too.
  • NeoFXNeoFX Utah, US of A
    edited December 2003
    Hmm... Im not all that informed on PSU's but that sure sounds nice and I've heard good things about Antec...

    lol... Enverex.. Just noticed your siggy is Postal 2. FUNNY GAME!
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Noe, the old rig will be folding right??
    Just an old PCI video card and you running.
    Come on, you know that you want to do it.
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Wtih the DVD, and later SATA, the 550 would be reasonable starting PSU. Otherwise, would say about 500 watts if no SATA later.

    John.
  • NeoFXNeoFX Utah, US of A
    edited December 2003
    Yeah, I agree although I have read reviews where a generic 350W psu was used and overclocked fine with other pieces of hardware used.

    My AMD will use a AGP gfx card still... (a GF2MX200) but I dunno if It'll fold, Im giving it to my dad for a Linux machine... maybe I can fold tho :D
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    There is a Linux folding client. And he wouldn't even notice it running - F@H is just that kind to your PC!
  • polarys425polarys425 Harrisonburg, VA
    edited December 2003
    muddocktor had this to say


    I will be building a rig somewhat similar to what you are building myself. I'll be using the IC7-G instead of the Max3 though(a lot cheaper and this rig is on a budget) and an AIW9800 Pro for video.


    budget? AIW9800 Pro? looks like an oxy-moron to me....:D

    just noticed the Kanie Hedgehog in your sig.... i've still got one or two of those myself..... that thing was great in its day, it let me run a tbird 750 @ 1250. still have that 750 too....
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    You asked of the wrong component. ;D

    Budget? Pentium 4? Looks like an oxy-moron to me....:D
  • polarys425polarys425 Harrisonburg, VA
    edited December 2003
    Thrax had this to say
    You asked of the wrong component. ;D

    Budget? Pentium 4? Looks like an oxy-moron to me....:D

    thats true too.....

    neither are low budget
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