I picked out everything (that i need) for my new custom computer, help me make sure its good!

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stryder2929

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Alright the following listed are what i am going to buy, if it isnt here, i already have it


Mobo:
Gigabyte GA-8SG667,SIS 648 chipset Socket 478 P4 ATX motherboard RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU:Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor
Chipset:Northbridge: SiS648 Southbridge: SiS963
FSB:533/400 MHz
RAM:3x DDR 3200,2700,2100 184 Pin Up to 3GB DDR266 by 3 DIMM slots or up to 2GB DDR333 by 2 DIMM slots
IDE:2 x UDMA ATA 133/100/66 Bus Master IDE ports
Slots:1 x AGP (8x/4x, AGP 3.0/2.0 compliant 5 x PCI slots
Ports:2xPS2,2xUSB,2xCOM,1xLPT Audio and game port (see pics)
Onboard Audio: REALTEK ALC650 codec chip Model#: GA-8SG667 Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00
Detail Specs - Product Link - Chipset Info -See It! (image count 5 ) -Price Alert (N82E16813128161)
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$95.00

Processor:
►On Sale: Intel Pentium 4 2.4BGHz 512K 533MHz CPU Northwood P478 Processor Retail Box
Specifications:
CPU: Pentium 4 P4 2.4BGHz Northwood
Type: Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 533MHz
Socket: P4 478
Retail Box (with Heatsink and fan) Model#: BX80532PE2400D
$190

Power Supply:
Antec P4 ATX12V 400 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans - Retail ATX12V Form Factor, 2.03 compliant for Pentium 4 (backward compatible with previous Pentium versions) and AMD systems L5.9" x W5.5" x H3.4" +5V Stand-By & Logic On/Off Additonal Fan for cooling, built in. Smart Fan Feature (Thermal Controlled Variable Speed Fan) SL400 is a 400 Watt 6-output, fan-cooled ATX (Baby AT or PS/2 Size) power supply designed for personal computer or industrial applications. Its ATX12V and ATX 2.03 compliance allows its use with the latest Pentium 4 processors while its backward compatibility ensures its usability with any system. Model#: SL400 Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00
$65

Memory:
Samsung
Info...

ONLINE ORDER ONLY -
512MB PC3200 400Mhz DDR SDRAM 2.5v 184pin W/ Copper Heat Spreader. discount for dealers 512MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM, Lifetime warranty
(Part - S512MB/3200)
Price: $142

Ship: Free Shipping, 48 States INSURED
Will Ship: 1-2 days
Updated:10/3, 12:44AM
$142

Video Card: Radeon 9500pro



so what do u think?
 
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QuestionsandAnsweres

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looks good. but get a ANTEC TRUEPOWER 380 powersupply instead. :)

and looking at the performance of a Radeon 9500pro depending on how much it cost when its out u might want to go for a Geforce 4 ti 4400.
 
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stryder2929

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Y 380 over the 400?



and also ive read a lot about the 9500pro, it looks like it blows the geforce4 outof the water
 
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cmdrdredd

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Truepower is the performance line. Better quality parts and better construction. Or try Enermax
 
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stryder2929

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i think ill be fine with the 400w ps...i dont need to go overboard there


but the other stuff looks good?
 
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Tab

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Heh, the TruePower Antec has a higher quality by a longshot! I am abit skeptical on the quality of $100 Giga-Byte Mobo, not saything that it isnt good, and the PC3200 doesn't have that much of a speed increase over 2700.
 
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Barnaby W. Füi

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Originally posted by: Tabb
Heh, the TruePower Antec has a higher quality by a longshot! I am abit skeptical on the quality of $100 Giga-Byte Mobo, not saything that it isnt good, and the PC3200 doesn't have that much of a speed increase over 2700.
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gigabytes are very reliable.
 
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Lars

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I had bad luck with my 550W Truepower PSU. So I would go with Enermax.
 
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Duvie

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Linked is messed up!!! can't have http:// twice...Here is a fixed link...


Power Supply

Edit: And yes I like the power supply, but I also like the 400watt one....

My 350 antec true power is doinf just fine on my system...I actually think I will need the 400 to take me into the future of granite bay and 3ghz processors!!! IMO get the 400 and you'll be set for awhile...
 
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stryder2929

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damn, that mobo is out of stock at newegg which is where im trying to do my shopping....

if anyone sees that at another reliable site please let me know



in the meantime...is this a good alternative?

ABIT Model SR7-8X, SIS648 Based socket 478 Pentium® 4 ATX Mainboard, 8X AGP SoftMenu? Technology Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:pentium 4 Socket 478 processors
Chipset:SiS 648 / 963
FSB:400/533 MHz
RAM:Three 184-pin DIMM sockets 3 DIMM DDR 200/266(Max. 3GB) 2 DIMM DDR 333 (Max. 2GB)
IDE:2 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Connectors up to 4 Devices
Slots:1 AGP slot, 5 PCI slots
Ports:1xCOM,1xLPT,2xPS-2,2xUSB,1xLAN, and Audio Ports
Onboard LAN: RTL8100B 10/100M
Onboard Audio:2-Channel. AC 97 CODEC on board Model#: SR7-8X Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Detail Specs - Product Link - Chipset Info -See It! (image count 5 ) -Price Alert (N82E16813127134)
Save $10 when you buy this item with ABIT MEDIA XP 5.25" Driver bay Compatible with the ABIT MAX AT7 and IT7(avg rating out of 6 voters)
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$90.00


 
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Nessal

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Nice choice for ram. Samsung makes the best ram and runs extremely stable in overclocked systems :)
 
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FishTankX

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I would personally go with a mobo based on the PE chipset, but the Abit SR7-8X sucks ass at overclocking.

If youre running stock, it'll do fine. But don't expect to hit any FSB over 140.
 
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Duvie

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How soon to you want to buy??? The Granite Bay duall ddr mobos are to be coming out in about 3 weeks and they will put these current ddr boards to shame....

Also I guess there is an Asus model that will have 8x agp, firewire ports, and Serial ATA.....

I never did finally hear anything good about the sis648 mobos...still heard a rash of issues with them not actually being able to run a lot of 400mhz ddr modules....Is that fixed??? Did the reviews get better?? I alos heard a rash of Abit mobos that were DOA, but that was very early on....
 
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stryder2929

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well i really wanted to buy tomorrow...but now i dont have a mobo




can someone help me find a replacement that is equivalent or slightly better than the one i picked out?


Those new ones comming out in 3 weeks.....how much will they cost, i dont want to spend much more than i priced above...thats the only reason i wouldnt get them


this computer is only going to really do me for a year, so i dont need top of the line everything...i need a new notebook for college next year anyway

so a good mobo is what i need right now i guess.... i also need to find a deal on a cdrw
 
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Duvie

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Well the new GB dual ddr mobos will likely be in the 140-180 range with that asus mobo be top end....

Are you getting the sis mobo cause you want to:

a) Get all the features it offers?? Does it have firewire by the way cause I thought some of the sis648 mobos had it....

b) don't plan on ocing but would like to run ddr at 400mhz...

If yes to both then buy it.....

Otherwise look at the albatron or Epox 4g4a mobo, both can be had around 100 bucks...You wont get a better oc out of it compared to the intel chipsets.
 
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