1st time making a system

[Giblet]

well its not über 1337 but it should be a solid system. take a peek.
prices and place to purchase above item shiping below. if it dosn't say where its from its from newegg

i've decided im guna get a 120 gig instead and some better ram. but other than that this is what im getting. that is an uber leet case. if i have time ill post a pic


CASE
newegg.com $70
CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Workstation Tower) Model DX-01BD-420W Charcoal Black Color; AMD Approved Power Supply Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5". Power Supply: Turbo Link (P4) 420 watts ATX 12V- w/ 2 Case Fans Compare to Antec SX1040 and Save Model#: DX-01BD-420W FAN Click Here for (Mid) Window Side Panel <http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-999-282> Click Here for (Large) Window Side Panel <http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-999-286> -OEM FedEx Saver Shipping $18.00

MOTHER BORD
newegg.com $77
MSI KT3 ULTRA (MS-6380E-010) VIA KT333 DDR ATA133 SocketA MOTHERBOARD - RETAIL Specifications: Socket A (Socket 462) for AMD® Athlon/ XP / Duron Processor. Supports DDR266/333 (PC 2100/2700) Max 3GB Supports ATA-133 IDE HD Integrated Audio (6-channel codec) AC97 Five PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI bus slots. One AGP 4X slot 4x USB 1.1 ports 2 on-board 2 on expansion slot. ATX Form Factor Model#: KT3 ULTRA Tech Support Link (Reply within 2-working-day) <http://www.msicomputer.com/msiforms/c_problem_desc_form2.asp> Special FedEx Saver Shipping $4.00

FLOPY
pricewatch.com $11
Black Alps 1.44MB 3.5 Floppy Drives, OEM
$1 ups

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CPU $88
AMD ATHLON XP 1800+/266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU - OEM 1800+/ 1.53GHz, AX1800DMT3C. The AMD Athlon XP processor with QuantiSpeed architecture powers the next generation in computing platforms, delivering extra performance for cutting-edge applications and an extraordinary computing experience.
Specifications:
CPU: 1.53 GHz
Type: 1800 XP
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266MHz
Socket A (PGA) OEM (Processor Only) Model#: AX1800DMT3C
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MOUSE+KEYBOARD $24

Mitsuko Black Desktop bundle with: Enhanced Windows 2K keyboard & Black 3 button wheel mouse -Model KM-9801 RetailBundled with Matching black mouse. Special Turbo key function specifications: 7 cursor repeat rates-changed by pressing Turbo + F1 - F7 from 2.5 CPS to 40CPS, and 21 additional function keys. comes with driver floppy. PS2 connectors Model#: KM-9801PUSX BLACK Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00

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HEATSINK+FAN $15
Thermaltake VOLCANO 7 Variable Fan Speed Control. Retail. For INTEL Socket 370 & AMD Socket 462. Bergquist 225U or T905C interface material copper base. Metal clip easy to installed. 80x80x25 mm fan. Heat sink 70x68 mm & 78 mm tall. Embedded temp. sensor & Fan speed control. Air Flow: 46 CFM at 2900rpm & 53 CFM at 5000rpm. Mfr's P/N: A1124 Model#: VOLCANO 7 ( Click Here for Review. ) <http://www.gideontech.com/reviews/1qtr_cround/index07.shtml> *** " Click Here for Review " *** <http://www.mikhailtech.com/articles/heatsinks/ttvolcano7/> Special FedEx Saver Shipping $6.00
Shim $5
Thermaltake CPU Shim,Designed for AMD DURON SERIES, ATHLON AND ATHLON MP/XP SERIES. Please see images for installation instructions. WARNING: DO NOT USE COPPER SHIM WITH THE ORB SERIES COOLER. EXCEPT FOR DRAGON ORB SERIES COOLERS. Model#: COPPER SHIM - AMD XP -OEM Special FedEx Saver Shipping $6.00

speakers $57
Logitech Z540 5-Piece Speaker System Enhances the PC gaming experience through a revolutionary subwoofer design delivering twice the bass energy of similar systems. The 5-piece system utilizes patented M3D for realistic surround sound. Innovative satellites stand on desk or mount on the wall and provide silky smooth mid and high frequencies. Model#: Z-540 FedEx Saver Shipping $13.00

VIDEO CARD!
http://www.gameve.com/store/gameve_viewitem.asp?idproduct=403 $145
MSI GeForce4 Titanium GF4TI4200-TD128 8870-030 TI 4200 (128MB Avilable) FREE nVIDIA LOGO
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HARD DRIVE

new egg $79

MAXTOR Quiet Drive 40GB 7200RPM Model # 6L040L2 -D740X OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 40 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133/100
Seek time: 8ms
RPM:7200
Cache 2MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty QUIET DRIVE - "L" denotes Fluid Dynamic Bearing Motors--* Works With PC & Mac *--Free FedEx Saver Shipping
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memory $78
Major 256MB DDR SDRAM 370MHz PC3000 32x64 2.5V Non-Parity 184-pin. Unbuffered,370MHz (185MHz FSB), PC3000, CL2.5, 6 layer PCB, PC3000 370MHZ
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CD-RW/DVD $72
Samsung SW-240BEAB 40X12X40 Black CDRW OEM
Specifications:
Writing(CD-R) 40X, Rewriting(CD-RW) 10X, Reading(CD) 40X,
High Capacity Buffer Memory(8MB)
Reduces noise and vibration with DVA(Dynamic Vibration Absorber)
Average Access Time 110ms
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4 (16.6 MB/sec)
DMA Mode 2 (16.6 MB/sec)
Drive Mounting Horizontal/Vertical Model#: SW-240BEAB -OEM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping


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[cmdrdredd]

Think you forgot RAm...Sound Card? I suggest wiher a hercules gametheater XP or Audigy. Some like the Santa Cruz too. And you should go for some better speakers. At least i would. I'd try the Z560 instead of the Z540 as they are better and have more power ;-P

for about $145 shipped you can get them on pricewatch.

 

[billyjak]

He Has Ram

memory $78

Major 256MB DDR SDRAM 370MHz PC3000 32x64 2.5V Non-Parity 184-pin. Unbuffered,370MHz (185MHz FSB), PC3000, CL2.5, 6 layer PCB, PC3000 370MHZ
The motherboard has 6 channel audio

It should be a nice setup
I don't know about the major ram though
I would go for 512megs if I were you.

 

[cmdrdredd]

I'd really pay the few bucks for better RAm and a sound card. You'll get better fidelity with an addon card than the c-media.

 

[CelticDemolition]

...monitor? i think you should go for a 19" crt.. they really arent all that expensive. i have the hitachi cm721f... HIGHLY recommended. i do everything at 1600x1200 (75Hz), and the 0.22 dot pitch is really crystal clear and sharp. rest looks pretty good though...

 

[crabbyman]

I too...am building my first computer. I would like some pointers/ideas on everything. I have already bought some of the items and am left with the most expensive of the items to purchase. I will put what I am thinking and you guys respond.


Mobo:MSI k7n420 Pro ..already bought
CPU: AMD 1800+ ...$81.70
RamCZ 2400 256DDR.....2@$77
OS: Win 2k Pro...already bought
Case: Antec Performance Plus 660B....$103
Fan/Heatsink: Thermaltake Valcano 7...already bought
Modem: U.S. Robotics Performance Pro Hardware v.92.....$60
Monitor: NEC Multisync FE950+...$320
HDD: Western Digital 80gb 8mb cache


My main question is ...is the HDD I mentioned worth extra money for the extra cache?? I will be using this system for games and school programs such as Powerpoint..Photoshop..etc

also I am going to upgrade the Video as soon as I can to either GeForce 4ti 4200 or 4400...
and I believe the sound with be good enough for me..

 

[DeRusto]

crabbyman -
For the most part it all looks good, except..if I am not mistaken, your ram is from OCZ..that is a no-no. You never know what youre gonna get from them. I would reccomend Crucial of Mushkin ram instead.

also... I have never used a special edition western digital hard drive, but the 8mb cache has got to be great, especially if you have seen the opinions of anandtechers that do own these drives. It is probably worth the extra little bit.

 

[Giblet]

my mobo already has integrated audio (6-channel codec) so a sound card shouldn't be needed right now. monitor is already taken care of and i was guna buy some ram from crucial for 10 buchs more but allot more likely to work right.

 

[Derango]

Originally posted by: Giblet
my mobo already has integrated audio (6-channel codec) so a sound card shouldn't be needed right now. monitor is already taken care of and i was guna buy some ram from crucial for 10 buchs more but allot more likely to work right.

are you going to game with this? If so...get an actual sound card.

 

[Giblet]

i am planing to game with this but i see it ass i can get a sound card if the quality isn't that great. secondly this saved me some money, i could get a nice sound card a few weeks after i want my system built. but not before then

 

[Giblet]

here is a picture of the case. its sweet i must say.
linky

most impartantly the 420 wat power suply is AMD approved

 

[Derango]

Originally posted by: Giblet
i am planing to game with this but i see it ass i can get a sound card if the quality isn't that great. secondly this saved me some money, i could get a nice sound card a few weeks after i want my system built. but not before then

Trust me, its not the best solution.

But, hey, its not my system.

 

[Zugzwang152]

I agree, at least get a cheap 30 buck sound card, I have the SB Live value, and I can tell you it works better than onboard sound anyday.

 

[Giblet]

ill see how this turns out first. see im not &uuml;ber picky on my sound quality. but if its realy poor than ill pick up a sound card.

 

[crabbyman]

I plan on using the precluded Nvidia source for my sound. I heard it is just as good as the SB Live PCI sound cards...so thats good enough for me.

 

[Giblet]

exactly

 

[slpaulson]

I don't hear any real difference between my built in c-media chip on my soyo dragon and my philips acoustic edge with my klipsch 4.1 speakers.
Just my $0.02

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Giblet
exactly

Your integrated sound isn't as good as the Nforce..

 

[Giblet]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: Giblet
exactly

Your integrated sound isn't as good as the Nforce..

true but again i dont care that its &uuml;ber high quality.