Critique my setup

[erub]

Going with a P4 system, got about $600 to spend - want dual DVI to drive two 19" Samsung 910T - will this video card support it, looking good, and be stable? I know that Matrox is known for 2D prowess..I don't game at all:

The only card less than the Matrox for Dual DVI is a HS Hightower Radeon, and I've read about problems with that card on this forum..any other recommendations for dual DVI?

Here's what I was thinking:

Asus P4P800-E Deluxe I865PE Socket 478 - $113.50
Intel P4 3.2 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB - $220
Matrox P650, 64 MB DDR, 128-Bit, Dual DVI, 8X AGP - $155.50
2x Crucial DDR400 (PC3200) - $85.98
Sparkle Power (350W) - $27.50

Which totals about $600, I'd like to keep it there or less

I picked the sparkle power supply because I had heard of them, I know Antec is known for the best, are they worth the premium? How much power will I need to drive this stuff, plus:

120 GB WD SE
80 GB Segate
16X DVD-ROM
Liteon Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
Coupla fans
Soundblaster Audigy

 

[erub]

bumpo, somebody give me opinions please...

 

[Edward Lee]

Save your money and get an AMD system instead

 

[Rike]

I don't know about the dual DVI but here's a thread that will help with some of your other questions. This thread was stickied and should be again.

Also, you'll get a lot more bang for your buck by going with a A64 rig.

Edit: Sorry for the A64 plug. I just reread your post and you said you were going P4. I assume you have your reasons.

 

[meltdown75]

Good power supplies are worth the premium. If you aren't going with one of the big brand names, you should at least maybe go for a mid-range priced PS so you don't get shafted on the most important part of your build. Your ram, is that 2x512? Must be 2x256 if it is that cheap, if not that's a steal. Other than that I have no exp. with Pentium systems or Matrox video cards - seems like a lot for a 64mb video card tho. I think you should be ok for power... there is a power supply calculator around somewhere... can someone link to it please? Also why you using 2 optical drives? Burning on the fly etc?

 

[Blain]

Get a good PS for cryin' out loud!