final setup

[Hacp]

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...oduct_Code=110799&Category_Code=AMD939
DFI NF4-D

EVGA 6600GT 145 after rebates.. Shipped
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...Code=190325&Category_Code=VC-EVGA-PCIE

OCZ value vx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227037

47 dollar(after rebates tax included) Seagate UATA 100 HD
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...=5566988&type=product&id=1055388011277

 

[Hacp]

Ow, here are the parts that will help you save money. You save 18 dollars with the HD, 37 with the Ram, 25 with the Video card, and 11 with the motherboard. Probably more cause shipping is calculated in the savings.

 

[Duvie]

NM.... I didn't see you changed to an AMD system.... update the top post please....

 

[Hacp]

Originally posted by: Duvie
NM.... I didn't see you changed to an AMD system.... update the top post please....

Lol probably wrote some rant .

 

[eurovw]

ok, can someone tell me how good is OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) to OC?
Alternatives?

 

[Hacp]

I gave you an alternative. Value VX. The gold series can probably OC around 250-260 FSB at 3.3 volts. The Value VX can get around 240-250 3.3 volts. For 40 dollars less, the 10FSB will give you less than 1% performance boost.

 

[eurovw]

Originally posted by: Hacp
I gave you an alternative. Value VX. The gold series can probably OC around 250-260 FSB at 3.3 volts. The Value VX can get around 240-250 3.3 volts. For 40 dollars less, the 10FSB will give you less than 1% performance boost.

do i have to be concerned about dual channel?

 

[Hacp]

Nope. Just get 2 sticks of that and you can run dual channel just fine.

 

[eurovw]

just placed my first order.
got Antec P 180 case for $134.70 delivered from PCNation.

 

[eurovw]

does DFI Lan party support Athlon 64 x2 3800? I need to know before I buy it.
thanks

 

[Duvie]

Yes all NF4 and NF4U boards do......most officially with official bioses....with NF3U mobos that could be iffy....

 

[eurovw]

How about this one in terms of OC? ASUS A8N-E

 

[Hacp]

Good board (I think), but I would rather go with the DFI or Epox just because the voltage options will allow you to get tight timings on the Value VX.

 

[eurovw]

Originally posted by: Hacp
Good board (I think), but I would rather go with the DFI or Epox just because the voltage options will allow you to get tight timings on the Value VX.

thanks
got DFI afterall

 

[Hacp]

Value VX is dead. Don't click on the link I gave you. DOn't buy that ram.

 

[Valkerie]

If you're going Intel, you might as well spend an extra few dollars and get a Pentium D. Dual core would be much more pleasing than a single core.
It's true, AMD has caught up with Intel in the long battle between a more efficient processor. However, if having an Intel makes you feel better, get it, because processors from both companies are pretty good.

 

[eurovw]

Decided AMD afterall. Here is what I ordered:
Antec P 180 Computer Case - Retail - $134.70 shipped

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - $122.00


eVGA 128-P2-N368-TX Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - $159.00 shipped


Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply - $75.00


AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+ Socket 939 Processor - 395.00 shipped


OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) - $139.00


Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST380817AS 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - $65.00


NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - $45.99


Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2 - $139.00 shipped
xp-90 heatsink - $42.00

Total: $1,315.70

 

[KoolDrew]

Definitely go AMD.