heres my new setup idea, any good?

[JoeFaheyx]

this setup is for the extreme gamer and minor movie editor


Drives-
BenQ 16X DVD-ROM, Model 1650S, Retail

Model# DVP1650S
Item # N82E16827101621

Specifications:
Read Speed: 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 256KB
Access Time:85 ms
Data Transfer Rate: 21600KBps DVD-ROM, 7200KBps CD-ROM
Features: Flash memory upgrade, dust-sealed mechanism
Packaging: Retail Box (see pictures for details)

REFURBISHED: Aopen Gray 52X32X52X16 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, Model COM5232/AAH, Retail

Model# COM5232/AAH GRY
Item # N82E16827106544R

Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
Features: Buffer under run errors prevention
Packaging: Retail (see pictures for details)
Fans and Processor:
Thermaltake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+ -RETAIL

Model# SILENT BOOST
Item # N82E16835106037

Specification:
Compatibility: AthlonXP up to 3400+
Dimensions: Fan: 80 x 80 x 25 mm, Heatsink: 82 x 70 x 49 mm
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2450
Max Air FlowCFM): 27.5
Max Pressure: 25.97 Pa-min
Heat Sink Material: All copper base, more surface area provides better heat transfer
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Noise(dBA): 21

AMD Athlon XP 2700+, 333MHz FSB, 256K Cache Processor - Retail

Model# AXDA2700BOX
Item # N82E16819103342
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2700+
Core: Thoroughbred
Operating Frequency: 2.17GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/256K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included

Mother board:

Shuttle "AN35N-Ultra" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL

Model# AN35N-ULTRA
Item # N82E16813150045

Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors
Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP
FSB: 200/266/333/400MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266/200 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,2xCOM,1xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xGAME,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 5.1 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100M
Form Factor: ATX

Sound card and video card:

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL

Model# 70SB035000000
Item # N82E16829102162

Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 192kHz
Signal-Noise Ratio: 108dB(SNR)
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital EX
Digital Audio: 24-bit
Hardware Polyphony: 64 Voices
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, Digital Out(5.1), Firewire(IEEE1394), Analog/Digital CD Audio in, Telephone Answering Device in, GAME/MIDI port via extension header, Internal IEEE1394 header and AD_EXT extension header to Audigy 2 ZS Internal I/O Drive(See Details)
External Box: N/A
Remote Control: N/A
Special Features: DVD Audio, THX certified, EAX

ATI RADEON X800 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL

Model# 100-435200
Item # N82E16814102363

Specifications:
Chipset: ATI RADEON X800 PRO
Memory: 256MB GDDR3
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out(S-Video/Composite Out) + DVI
Pixel Pipelines 12
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 Adapters, 4 Cables, 1 CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)

Hard drive:

Hitachi 120GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model HDS722512VLSA80, OEM Drive Only

Model# HDS722512VLSA80
Item # N82E16822145047

Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor technology
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only

 

[CountZero]

Presumably a gig of ram as well?

Also why the retail CPU when you are buying a HSF? Just curious if the retail is cheaper or what (its happened before).

 

[JoeFaheyx]

so should i use oem? i dont get what oem is

 

[jkresh]

oem- original equipment manufacturer (i think)
cheaper, shorter warranty, no hsf
meant for system builders (vodoo, alienware, dell...) not for individuals, but for processors it is pefectly fine, especialy if you plan on overclocking (which voids the warranty anyway).

 

[JoeFaheyx]

how do you over clock?

 

[Thor86]

Originally posted by: JoeFahey
how do you over clock?

Welcome to the forums!

CPU/PROCESSORS AND OVERCLOCKING

 

[JoeFaheyx]

heres my new setup revised and smaller

Drives-
Lite-On White 8X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model SOHW-812S, OEM
Fans and Processor:
Thermaltake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+ -RETAIL

Amd athlon 64 3000

Mother board:

Not sure
Sound card and video card:

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL

ATI RADEON X800 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL

Hard drive:
SAMSUNG 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model SP1614C, OEM Drive Only
Floppy- sony 1.44 mb
Case- 420 watts


also, what do you suggest for a mobo for these parts? and on the case, there is a wwirefire out put(ieee) how do you connect this out put to the mobo??? THANKS

 

[CountZero]

To connect it to the mobo the mobo will have to have a firewire header. If its a decent case it will have some instructions on what each header does, with your mobo book you should be able to hook it up.

As for which mobo I'm also looking at an A64 in the next month or so, I was looking at some gigabyte boards as they seem to have a lot of options and a good reputation but I don't have any personal experience yet.