i think i have this completely finalized this build

[twitchee2]

ok well i have $835 saved still need to get 400 more which wont take too long. so here is waht i think im goin to get. this comp is for gaming(not harecore), video editing, usual sutff, music etc... i might be overclocking in the future not at first though. so here waht im thinking. i want to order as soon as posible so if you could tell me what is absoulty needed to get it up and running.

specs:
ultra-d and 3700SD combo @monarch $470
800xl @ monarch $250
z5300e @monarch $135
nec 3540a @monarch $49
mx510 @monarch $30
logitec elite @monach $29
audly 2 zs @newegg $71
seagate 7200.8 250gb @newegg $121
floppy @newegg $12

after tax and shipping it comes out to $1213

i already have
TT tsunami
OCZ 520w
partiot 2*512 pc 3200

anything i should change? should i get a aftermarket HSF for this? and waht do i need to get it runing ASAP thanks for looking i know that there are ALOT of post like this. thank you for your time.

EDIT*** my current rig it a 2.4 northwood 2.4, 1 gig patriot(ram from above) 5400rpm drive and integrated graphics. im guessing this new rig will blow my p4 outa the water. right?

 

[n7]

Looks excellent.

If you plan to OC though, you could just get a 3000+ or 3200+ Venice, since the larger L2 cache doesn't make a huge difference.

 

[twitchee2]

i dont plan to OC right off the bat i would rather have lots of speed at stock and i have the option to go even more.

 

[Hacp]

Hmm, I built a dual core rig with a 6800GT and 4200 x2 for 1500(includes 200 dollar LCD) shipped. Guess you are paying a premium for the mouse/speaker system.

 

[twitchee2]

i just want better then waht i have which isnt that much

 

[Hacp]

Ya, if you value sound and response time, your choices are pretty good. Me, I'm fine with my crappy keyboard/mouse and earbuds.

 

[twitchee2]

also whatndo i need to get it running ASAP?

 

[n7]

You might want an OS too...kinda helps for getting anywhere aside from the bios

 

[Hacp]

I think most of us has the OS covered

 

[twitchee2]

yea i got the os covered thanks for checking on that though

n7 how deos that hsf work for i might want to get it at a later time

 

[n7]

I found my stock HSF very loud & whiney, so i use a Zalman

I'd recommend an XP-90 or XP-120 for quieter cooler use.

 

[twitchee2]

im not looking for extramly quite i jus dont want a jet engine so i will have to see waht the stokc sounds like

 

[Valkerie]

some enthusiasts like the sound of running fans, it gives them the feel that it is powerful and server-like

 

[twitchee2]

yea i guess i will have to see waht it sounds like. i will proble end up haveing to get quite parts cuz my comp is literally 6 inches frum my ear and i cant here it over my cieling fan. so we will see waht it sounds like.

 

[l Xes l]

i'd get a fan controller...

 

[twitchee2]

any sugestions on one?

 

[karma112]

good parts and definately keep the 3700sd the 1mb helps for gaming and such and it oc's much better then the venice cores

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: twitchee2

specs:
ultra-d and 3700SD combo @monarch $470
800xl @ monarch $250

I would rather get 7800GTX for $550 and $150 3000+ venice. For every day tasks, you wont notice any difference between 3700+ at 2.2ghz and 1mb cache and the 3000+ that has a potential to overclock to 2.6ghz with ease. Even if 3700+ can overclock farther, you will hardly notice a difference between 2.6 and 2.8ghz. However, the difference between 7800GTX with great HDR support and usable sm3.0 and x800xl is rather large. But it's up to you.

Also to the guy above, san diego does not help at gaming. The difference between 512kb and 1mb cache in gaming is far less than the additional 200mhz speed increase for A64. In fact, you will never notice it. --> LINK I would rather get 2 gigs of ram instead of 1 gig of ram and get even 3500+ than the 3700+.

 

[twitchee2]

i thought about the 7800 but as of now i play games on integrated graphics so this is gonna be a huge jump for me. i also dont want to oc very much as i have not a clue how to do it. so this is a learning experiance for me.

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Floppyfor $12? Wtf
Also, I'd recommend downgrading to the EPOX 9NPA+Ultra. Much better board than the DFI if this is your first build,a nd if you're not overclocking. The EPox will be easier to overclock since you're a beginner.

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Benq's burner is better than the NEC fyi. See anandtech's review. the NEC failed in reading back it's own disk, etc.

 

[twitchee2]

ive looked at the epox board i just dont like it

 

[twitchee2]

how is this for a fan controller?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813999159

 

[twitchee2]

anyone?

 

[twitchee2]

comeon please