items in cart...about to pull the trigger

[cesto]

I'm finally to pull the trigger and make my purchase after a long debate. I've made some changes from my original post here:

I'd just like to double check to see if anyone foresees any issues with the items I've finally chosen: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1778879&enterthread=y

NEC Black IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - OEM
ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
SAPPHIRE 100146L Radeon X1600XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
OCZ Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System
creative x-fi platinum
antec 550 (truepower II eps)

amd 3800 64 x2 (thinking about stepping up to the 4200)
lianli pc65b (on the way)
WD 250GB SATA II (OEM) w/16MB cache (on the way)
tv tuner card (undecided)

thanks again all!

 

[deepred98]

"pull the trigger"?
never heard that one before

otherwise go for it (except the X1600XT)

 

[Finns14]

How much are you paying for that 1600 right now a 7800GT is going for 270 I think which would blow that away

 

[atybimf]

If you are going with ASUS, I can only recommend the ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe, or better yet, Premium. Otherwise I say DFI Lanparty Ultra-D.

 

[cesto]

wow quick replies!

im paying $167 for the the sapphire card. i'm not big into gaming or OC'ing so this seems to be the card that everyone is recommending over the gto.

i chose that ASUS board because I don't plan messing with SLI. still better off with the deluxe?

 

[SMOKE20]

Originally posted by: cesto
wow quick replies!

im paying $167 for the the sapphire card. i'm not big into gaming or OC'ing so this seems to be the card that everyone is recommending over the gto.

i chose that ASUS board because I don't plan messing with SLI. still better off with the deluxe?

For the money difference if you're not going to SLI, stay with the A8N-E. Great board! Have two and both are great and O/C great with an A64 3700+ and an X2 4400+!

 

[jondl]

mmm they make 3200 x2 now?? i don't think so.. if you're getting the 3200+ i would just go with a 3000+ for a better OC or if you're going to go dual core.. get a opteron if you can get your hands on one. The case btw is one of the best cooling solutions IMO. I had one with two side fans which dramatically brought my temperatures down.

 

[cesto]

wow brutal typo...i need more sleep these days.

its the 3800 64 dual core.

sorry.

....so looks like no major issues here??? haha i know as soon as i click submit someone will post "WAIT!...don't get the xxxx get the xxxx" hehe

 

[atybimf]

Don't see anything to be worried about. Have fun building

 

[imported_fatal]

looks good except for the video

 

[cesto]

thanks for the replies everyone

..fatal yeah i know. but that seems to be the best choice for movie watching and other media use

 

[jondl]

Theres a pretty good price on a gto2 right now that can be OCed to x850xt speeds.. what do you intend to do with your computer mainly?

 

[cesto]

hey jondl, i plan on doing multimedia, music listening, and watching movies. not to into gaming (or OC'ing), thats why i'm told the card i chose is a good choice