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Valkerie

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CHASSIS + PSU ? RAIDMAX X1 ATX-909WBP Black/ Silver Computer Case With Side Panel Window - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156175
$74.99

MOBO ? ASUS MB P5WD2 955X S775 1066FSB DDR2 PCE16 GBLAN SATAII ATX RETAIL
http://www.atacom.com/program/print_htm...&Item_code=MB77_ASUS_WD_2C&USER_ID=www
Price: $194.95

CPU ? intel Pentium D 820 Smithfield 800MHz FSB 2 x 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual Core, EM64T Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116213
$245.99

RAM ? Transcend 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM ECC Registered DDR 533 (PC 4200) System Memory ? Retail [x2]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820208309
$128.52 x2 = 257.04

VIDEO ? ATI (Connect3D) Radeon X800 XL 256MB DDR/PCI-E/TV-Out/VGA/DVI (OEM)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=190527
$259.00

SOUND ? Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 7.1 24bit Internal OEM PCI
http://www.compuvest.com/Description.jsp;jsessionid=IEkc4YWvfAe82huf?iid=125005
$64.47

HD ? Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA II Hard Drive ? OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...1&ATT=Hard+Drives&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r
$125.00

OPTICAL ? TOSHIBA Black IDE DVD Burner Model SD-R5372 BLK W/SW ? OEM [x2]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827130034
$39.99 x2 = $80.00

MONITOR ? Polyview V17E Silver-Black 17" 14ms LCD Monitor Built in Speakers ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824024506
$199.99

~$1550 covering S&H

p.s. I'll probably upgrade the PSU
 

nick1985

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that power supply = :thumbsdown:


also, you could probably afford an AMD X2 by the time you figure in the cost of DDR2 and that insane motherboard. you would get much better performance if you switched
 

Valkerie

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I need it for high powered applications and server options that will require higher performance DDR and ECC technology - extreme multitasking as well
 

wasserkool

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If you really need an high end system for lots of multitasking, the dual core opterons will be your best friend and it will easily outperform the smithfield you chose.

Also, if you are using it for server or high-powered application, 1GB of RAM will not suffice, go for at least 2GB..what type of application are you using on it btw?

My dad's work computer uses Magmasoft and FLow3D and they all have 8GB of RAM
 

stevty2889

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Definatly do not want to use that generic PSU, especialy for an exteremly power hungry CPU like that, you'll almost definatly get problems with a POS raidmax PSU.

Make sure you have very good airflow, prescott cores run hot, and 2 of them in a single pacakage..I can't even imagine the heat ouput from that, I had to go to water cooling to keep my 3.4ghz single core from throttling.

DDR2 memory, especialy at the lower end like what you chose, has very high latency, and is actualy slower than the equivilant DDR, but you'll be forced to use DDR2 with a pentium-D.

I guess it's ok for a low end workstation, but a higher speed single core, or a dual core A64 would be better. AMD isnt forced to run their dual cores at lower speeds due to heat issues like Intel is.
 

dguy6789

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For a multitasking workstation, Pentium D 820>>>FX57 period. If what he does benefits from dual core, then no single core could compare at all. DDR2 PC2 3200 COSTS THE SAME as DDR PC3200(but he is getting memory that outperforms DDR so you can't compare apples to oranges), so saying he will save money on the memory is completely unfounded.

The guy definately needs a better powersupply though. I would reccomend the following companies in not any particular order(because you can't go wrong with any of them) Antec, Fortron Source, OCZ, PC Power and Cooling, Enermax. Any PSU of sufficient wattage(perhaps 450W) from one of those companies will work wonders for you. Just make sure the psu has the correct number of pins and such. My personal reccomendations:

If you need to save money on it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104934

If you want a very high end one without spending a huge amount of money:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194001

The first one would handle a dual dual-core opteron system, so either one would be suit your needs.

 

stevty2889

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Originally posted by: dguy6789
For a multitasking workstation, Pentium D 820>>>FX57 period. If what he does benefits from dual core, then no single core could compare at all. DDR2 PC2 3200 COSTS THE SAME as DDR PC3200(but he is getting memory that outperforms DDR so you can't compare apples to oranges), so saying he will save money on the memory is completely unfounded.

He didn't even say what applications he is using. Some peoples idea of multitasking is running a virus scan and downloading music while surfing the internet. A single core hyperthreaded P4 might be better for him but he didn't say what applications he is using. PC4200 DDR2 is not much faster than PC3200 DDR if it has high latencies, until you get to around DDR2 667, DDR2 basicly sucks. And a dual core a64 will outperform a dual core P4 in almost anything, since they aren't forced to run at lower speeds because of thermal issues.
 

wasserkool

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to OP,

the Dual core opteron will smoke the smithfield. the initial dual core Intel you chose are not desinged for server/workstation use at all. The dual core opteron will suit your need much better

Moreoever, the dual core opteron thermal property is much better than the Intel's..just take a look at anandtech's CPU review on the dual core opterons and you'll know how well they perform
 

Valkerie

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3D CAD,3D MCAD
Sound Forge 8
.net Framework developer tools and software
Studio MX
Acid Music Studio
AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork - engineer software
various mission critical software

thanks I'll be running a lot of programs that require heavy processor usage, I'll have to upgrade my options to an Opteron to keep things flowing smoothly and get extra HD's for a reliable array.
I don't want anything real extreme, but I want the system to handle enough power for me to not get slow downs.
WinXP Pro will probably satisfy my needs with around 3-4 gigs of RAM.
anytime soon I will need to trade in my video card or add a PCI card for video capture and maybe get an Audigy 4 Pro for my sound mixing software studio. I use a home theater system to I can get optimum quality with mixing trance music, I can't handle the PC speakers all too well.
 

stevty2889

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If you can wait a few more weeks the 3800+ and 4000+ A64 x2's should be coming out, you can save about $60 on the motherboard with the DFI nf4 Ultra board for the AMD chip and get the 3800+ or 4000+ AMD and stay pretty close to the budget you have, while getting a decent bit more performance, and not have to worry about having it throttle from running too hot, which there is a high chance of with the pentium-D.
 

jones377

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On this page there is no mention that the motherboard supports registered memory, so you may wanna switch to regular DDR2 ECC memory if you expect it to work properly.
 

Valkerie

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Originally posted by: jones377
On this page there is no mention that the motherboard supports registered memory, so you may wanna switch to regular DDR2 ECC memory if you expect it to work properly.

"ECC and non-ECC memory"
 

ND40oz

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Originally posted by: Valkerie
Originally posted by: jones377
On this page there is no mention that the motherboard supports registered memory, so you may wanna switch to regular DDR2 ECC memory if you expect it to work properly.

"ECC and non-ECC memory"

Yes, it supports ECC and non-ECC memory, but your buying "registered ECC Memory", which will not work with the 955 chipset, you'll need unregistered ECC memory or unregistered Non-ECC memory. Just a heads up. It was the same way with the 875 Canterwood chipset, except DDR instead of DDR2.

Edit: This or This will work.
 

t3h l337 n3wb

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That case/PSU is crap. Go with something reliable. I, like 80% of the AT forum population, would also suggest going AMD. The X2 blows the Pentium D away, and the motherboards are a lot cheaper. DDR2 RAM sucks. There's pretty much NO performance benefit. Also, the X2 would run a lot cooler...
 

Dubb

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Originally posted by: Valkerie
3D CAD,3D MCAD
Sound Forge 8
.net Framework developer tools and software
Studio MX
Acid Music Studio
AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork - engineer software
various mission critical software

thanks I'll be running a lot of programs that require heavy processor usage, I'll have to upgrade my options to an Opteron to keep things flowing smoothly and get extra HD's for a reliable array.
I don't want anything real extreme, but I want the system to handle enough power for me to not get slow downs.
WinXP Pro will probably satisfy my needs with around 3-4 gigs of RAM.
anytime soon I will need to trade in my video card or add a PCI card for video capture and maybe get an Audigy 4 Pro for my sound mixing software studio. I use a home theater system to I can get optimum quality with mixing trance music, I can't handle the PC speakers all too well.

uhh...you do know that Soundblaster cards aren't intended for pro audio work, right?
 

Valkerie

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Originally posted by: Dubb
Originally posted by: Valkerie
3D CAD,3D MCAD
Sound Forge 8
.net Framework developer tools and software
Studio MX
Acid Music Studio
AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork - engineer software
various mission critical software

thanks I'll be running a lot of programs that require heavy processor usage, I'll have to upgrade my options to an Opteron to keep things flowing smoothly and get extra HD's for a reliable array.
I don't want anything real extreme, but I want the system to handle enough power for me to not get slow downs.
WinXP Pro will probably satisfy my needs with around 3-4 gigs of RAM.
anytime soon I will need to trade in my video card or add a PCI card for video capture and maybe get an Audigy 4 Pro for my sound mixing software studio. I use a home theater system to I can get optimum quality with mixing trance music, I can't handle the PC speakers all too well.

uhh...you do know that Soundblaster cards aren't intended for pro audio work, right?

I think I was getting a 4 Pro, but even a 4 will stasify what I need to do with my needs