Budget Rig Evaluation - Thanks

[pkananen]

How does this look? Will be for my mom. Exclusively doing Word, Quickbooks, Internet, Powerpoint, etc.

Epox Motherboard for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors, Model# EP-8RGA
Specifications:
CPU Supported: AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processors
Chipset: nForce2
FSB: 333MHz Max
RAM: 3x DDR SDRAM PC3200, 3GB Max
IDE: 2x E/IDE Ultra DMA/133
Slots: 1x AGP(8X), 6x PCI(32-bit)
Ports: 2x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard, 2x Serial, 1x Parallel, 4x USB2.0
Onboard Video: Geforce4 MX Graphics
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650E 6-channel audio
Retail box (see pics) more info-> N82E16813123196 $100.00 $100.00


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AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ "Barton" 333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 1.83 GHz
Type: XP 2500 Barton Core
Cache: 512K L2, 128K L1, Total 640KB
BUS: 333MHz
Socket A
Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
more info-> N82E16819103379 $92.00 $92.00


CORSAIR 512MB PC2100 VALUE SELECT. DDR RAM - OEM
184-Pin. CL=2.5-Unbuffered 2.5V. 64x64 Requires DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty. more info-> N82E16820145024 $84.00 $84.00


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WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 80 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty more info-> N82E16822144122 $85.00 $85.00


Lite On 52x32x52 Beige Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer Under Run error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality
Specifications:
Speed: Writing 52X, Rewriting 32X, Reading: 52X (52x32x52)
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Supported Media: CD, CD-R & CD-RW discs (upto 99 min)
Buffer: 2mb
Access Time: 80ms (typical)
OS Support: 95 / 98 / NT / ME / XP / 2000 more info-> N82E16827106199 $40.99 $40.99

Will run XP Pro.
Also will add floppy, case & psu, cables, LAN, afterwards.

 

[jacktesterson]

You need PC2700 Ram, not PC2100. I like Buffalo Tech....about same price as Value select and more bang for the buck easily


As for the mobo, Im not the big 8RDA+ fan like most...If your looking for a cheap Nforce2 solution, I like the Soltek NV400-L64.....it would also take advantage of your 1 stick of ram, although Dual channel is mostly hye anyways (less than 5% boost)

 

[pkananen]

Oops, forgot to change the RAM when I changed the MOBO. Thanks.

 

[JBT]

with onboard video you will want to have dual channel ram go for 2 sticks

 

[Budmantom]

GF4 Ti4200

 

[Nemmeh]

Looks fine to me... If she is just doing home/small business type of work that will more than suit her needs and be a quick system for a long time.

Budmantom, this is a system for his mom. Getting a ti4200 would kinda pointless.

 

[pkananen]

I have a ti4200 in my computer - trust me, she won't need it. actually, i didn't put a vid card in because later this year my dad might do some video capture work and i would get an all-in-wonder at that time.

so you think i should get 2x256 333 modules?

There are 3 slots, so i assume if i ran dual channel in 2, i could put more in the one later?

 

[jacktesterson]

Originally posted by: Budmantom
GF4 Ti4200

For all of mommy's hardcore gaming needs

she doesnt need this

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: AMDHardcoreFan

Originally posted by: Budmantom
GF4 Ti4200

For all of mommy's hardcore gaming needs

she doesnt need this

Mom is a gamer!!!