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Can you guys comment on this setup im about to order?

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Renegade23216

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Case w/ 420 W Power Supply
Asus A7N8X-X MB (* http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7N8X-X&langs=01 *)
Athlon XP-2400+ (2.0GHz, 266MHz, Socket A) Box
Kingston PC3200 DDR400 256MB (* SMK256D4C25 *)
MSI GeForce4 MX440SE-T 64MB DDR TV AGP Video Card (Retail Box)
MAXTOR 40GB ATA133 7200 Hard Drive
LG 52x24x52 Internal IDE CD-RW OEM with Software

About the memory I chose, it says "Memory QVL TABLE" on the motherboard web site (see url above). And the kingston chip I chose is listed on that table. Does that table list memory that IS or ISNT compatible? What does the QVL stand for? I don't know.

In other words? Is the memory compatible? Is this a good setup? It's less than $500, everything but monitor.
 
Originally posted by: Azo313
Case w/ 420 W Power Supply
Asus A7N8X-X MB (* http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7N8X-X&langs=01 *)
Athlon XP-2400+ (2.0GHz, 266MHz, Socket A) Box
Kingston PC3200 DDR400 256MB (* SMK256D4C25 *)
MSI GeForce4 MX440SE-T 64MB DDR TV AGP Video Card (Retail Box)
MAXTOR 40GB ATA133 7200 Hard Drive
LG 52x24x52 Internal IDE CD-RW OEM with Software

About the memory I chose, it says "Memory QVL TABLE" on the motherboard web site (see url above). And the kingston chip I chose is listed on that table. Does that table list memory that IS or ISNT compatible? What does the QVL stand for? I don't know.

In other words? Is the memory compatible? Is this a good setup? It's less than $500, everything but monitor.
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Case/PS - don't know which case or PS that is. DO NOT skimp on the PS; it's the most important thing in the system! Crappy PS=probs for you later

Mobo - great

CPU - great

Memory - not sure. Kingston makes some good stuff and some crap. Don't get their "value" line memory. I'd buy some Crucial, if I was you. Besides, if you're not overclocking, you don't need PC3200 memory; you can use PC2100, which is much cheaper. Allthough PC3200 would future-proof you a bit. 🙂

Videocard - fine for the purposes you describe

HD - great, but why only 40GB? 60 and even 80GB are not that much more expensive

CDRW - good. No DVD rom? Don't need it, but w/o a second drive you can't do drive-to-drive copies.
 
The powersupply comes with an affordable case. If I have any problems, I could always get a different PS (its cheap).

As for the memory... Do you know if that table on the Asus web site are ones that ARE or ARENT compatible?
 
QVL = Qualified Vendor List, I think.

The list indicates RAM that WORKS with the motherboard.

Your component selection seems fine.
 
Originally posted by: Azo313
The powersupply comes with an affordable case. If I have any problems, I could always get a different PS (its cheap).

As for the memory... Do you know if that table on the Asus web site are ones that ARE or ARENT compatible?
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Yes, you can get a different cheap PS, if ONLY the PSU dies on you. I've read/heard of many cases when the PS takes down the other components (mobo, CPU etc) too when it dies a spectacular death. So DO NOT skimp on the PSU!!

I suggest going a notch higher and get the Barton 2500+, and get PC2700 RAM from Crucial or any other reputable company as suggested. Flaky RAM = unstable system. You have been warned!

Other stuff looks peachy.. good luck! 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Azo313
Ok here's the power supply. Could you tell me if it's a good one or no?

I know it's not a popular brand, but will my system be ok with it?

Okia Power Supply (scroll down a bit): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3428207772&category=44944&rd=1[/q

Okay, first please link your stuff. Second, I think for you it would be better if you got a Channel Well PSU, they're cheap and reliable for your kind of setup. Also do NOT buy your parts off ebay.
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get a bigger harddrive, I think 80 gig is value for money now...
Get a dvd/cdrw combo drive for about $20- $25 more...
definitely get a better psu: antec, thermaltake, etc...
I agree with the earlier post, it's the most 'important' part of the system
 
How does this complete system sound all from Newegg. I've had this board since May running XP1700 @ 166fsb=1.83 GHz with no problems at all, very stable. XP1800 @ 166 would give 1.9 Ghz, almost XP2400 speed 1.93, board also supports Barton core for future upgrades. Just set the fsb jumper on the board to 166 when you set it up.

FOXCONN SUPER CASE MID TOWER CASE PC-115 w/ 350W PSU- $25
Lite On 52x32x52 Beige Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM- $39.99
MITSUMI D359M3 FDD 1.44MB 3.5INCH - OEM- $6.50
Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Model # 6E040L0 OEM- $60
Logitech Deluxe Desktop (Deluxe Keyboard & S69 Mouse) - OEM- $19
Buffalo Technology 256MB 6 Layer PC3200 DDR Memory Module CL 2.5 32X8 (Winbond Module) - OEM- $45
AOC 17" CRT Monitor Model 7F Retail- $129
Biostar Motherboard for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors, VIA KT400 Model# M7VIT PRO- $55
AMD Athlon XP 1800+/266 FSB Processor CPU 1800+/ 1.53GHz -0.13 micro Thoroughbred Core Retail- $57
ATI OEM RADEON 9000 Atlantis 64mb DDR DVI/CRT/TV out, BULK- $58

$ 518.49 shipped
 
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