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The spec: athlon xp 2000+ asus a7v8x pc 2700 512 mb ddr wd 80gb HD 8mb buffer leadtek gf4 ti4200 128mb antec 835II case (includes 350w power supply) So here's the thing, I put together the computer around last thursday. When i finally have everything together, I turn it on for the first time...

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I just got back from bestbuy. There's this samsung 171v lcd monitor, it costs $699 and it has a $100 mail in rebate so the price is down to $599. And right next to it there's this mag innovision LT765s 17" lcd monitor, it costs $529 and it has a $130 mail in rebate so the price is down to $399...

Any suggestions? I want to see some opinions before I run off to BestBuy.

I'm thinking of getting this Samsung 171v monitor with this ViewSonic thing so I can play my playstation 2 with it. I'm getting the LCD cos space is limited. So what do you guys think? Is this going to work just fine for pc games? I'm getting the 171v cos Bestbuy has a $100 rebate on it this...

Thanks for the replies guys! It wasn't in stock when I last check, but now it is! But now there's two versions of the board...hmmm One is 'serial ATA' and the cheaper one is not...what's the difference?

I am about to place an order on this but I need to make sure that it'll include the full retail box with manuals and everything. This is what I'm talking about, the asus a7v8x.

Thanks! Looks like I'll get a PC 2700 512 mb DDR then. And I don't really know if I want to spend 200 bucks on speakers...dunno about the sound card either...that santa cruz sound card looks good but it's 20 bucks more expensive then audigy gamer. Also anyone know what case fan I should get...

Thanks for your help! After doing some research today, here's what I have in my plan so far: Athlon xp 2200+ (2600+ probably won't come out in time for me) Asus A7V8X Antec SX-835II WD 80GB 7200rpm 8MB cache Geforce 4 Ti 4200 128 mb Creative Labs Audigy Gamer(I am thinking about that Santa...

Hello all, I'm getting ready to start building my new comp for college, and I have never built one before. I'm trying to find guides online that tells you how to do it, can anyone suggest a good guide? Anyways, here's what I'm looking to get: Athlon xp 2600+ (when it comes out...it should be...