building a pc - hardware suggestions

[1457]

i already selected the parts for my budget gaming computer. However i would like you to check and see if they are good and compatible. here it is:

Case 99.99
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-Tower Case
Color: Black
Material: All Aluminium Alloy
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/4 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2xUSB2.0, 2xAudio, IEEE 1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 2 x 80mm front, 1 x 80mm top, 1 x 80mm rear
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX; 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5 cm)
Dimensions: 19.6" x 7.2" x 17.8" (LxWxH)
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-119-035&depa=1

CPU ? 225.00
Specifications:
Model: Athlon 64 3200+
Core: Winchester
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/ 512KB
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 90nm
Socket: Socket 939
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail(with Heatsink and Fan)
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=19-103-502&depa=1

Motherboard - 137.00
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX
Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,1x LPT,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,2x S/PDIF out,Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20378 with RAID 0/1/0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-CH
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard IEEE1394: 2x 1394 ports
Form Factor: ATX
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=13-131-510&depa=0

RAM ? 248.00
Specifications:
Manufacturer: CORSAIR
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-2-2-5
Support Voltage: 2.75V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64-Bit
Special Features: Plug-n-FragTM Auto-Configuration - Boots automatically using the Xtra-Low latency values of 2-2-2-5
Warranty: Lifetime
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-523&depa=1

Power Supply ? 89.50
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 480W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >=17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >=68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V;+3.3V trip point<+4.1V;+12V trip point<+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 9.0A for 115VAC;5.0A for 230VAC
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@22A;-12V@1.0A;+5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO, FIM
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-909&amp;depa=0

Video Card ? 249.99
Specifications:
· AGP 8X (compatible with 4X and 2X AGP 2.0 compliant slots)
· Superscalar GPU architecture
· High speed GDDR3 memory interface
· NVIDIA® CineFX? 3.0 engine
· Microsoft® DirectX ® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0
· NVIDIA® UltraShadow? II technology
· 64-bit floating texture filtering and blending
http://www.chumbo.com/Info.aspx?id=239864

Hard Drive ? 66.00
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: 3D Defense System
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 year
Packaging: OEM, Requires additional Power adapter
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=22-148-019&amp;depa=0

dvd-rom ? 63.99
Specifications:
Write Speed:16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and Double Layer 2.4X DVD+R
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM/CD-R, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2 MB
Random access time: 110 ms (CD-ROM), 105 ms (DVD-ROM)
Features: Buffer Underrun Proof technology
Packaging: OEM Bundle with out software (see pictures for details) http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=27-131-241&amp;DEPA=1




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[AwesomeJay]

you ram looks to be overkill.. according to the thread on here you could go with corsair valueselect dual channel and be ok

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-480&amp;depa=1

 

[Regs]

It would of been really helpful if you added the product names to the descriptions.


Corsair XMS is a waste of money for an A64 with an onboard memory controller. There is no performance gain unless you want to overclock. Even then I think there would be no troubles keeping the latencies tight while overclocking. If you wanted to overclock to that extent I wouldnt get anything less than PC3500.

So you would be saving over 100 dollars on RAM if you got the Value Select RAM which can go towards a better video card.

 

[Blain]

These average PCs are driving me crazy! :shocked: When will someone build a Power Box?

 

[P0ldy]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-152-035&amp;depa=1

The new NEC has 4x on the DL. 10 bucks more. Or get the 3500 for 3 bucks more.

 

[P0ldy]

Originally posted by: Blain
These average PCs are driving me crazy! :shocked: When will someone build a Power Box?

..in search of the biggest bang for the buck!

By your own dream, we can't all afford a monster.

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: P0ldy

Originally posted by: Blain
These average PCs are driving me crazy! :shocked: When will someone build a Power Box?

..in search of the biggest bang for the buck!

By your own dream, we can't all afford a monster.

He was being sarcastic lol.

 

[1457]

thanks for your suggestions. I will go with the ram and dvd-rom you guys suggested. How are the other parts of my build? any suggestions there?

 

[VStrom]

Check out the Maxtor Diamond Max 10 drives with the 16MB cache

 

[fatcat1785]

I would get the 6800 if you re willing to pay $250.

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...it=property&amp;DEPA=1

 

[1457]

you know what, i think i will get 6800 GT. but which one? (evga, msi ,etc?)

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: 1457
you know what, i think i will get 6800 GT. but which one? (evga, msi ,etc?)

They are all the exact same reference model from Nvidia. Same cooling solution, same build, same parts. Except some come with packages and extended warranties.

I believe eVGA and XFX's comes with Doom 3 and a one year warranty, and PNY comes with a 3 year warranty and service once you register the product on their web site. I heard a lot of problems with XFX mentioned on this web site though, so I'm a little hesitant to recommend one from XFX.