KT7 RAID/1.0GHz system, do you see any problems w/ this buildup?

[dalfollo]

I am looking to build this system based on the
KT7 RAID/AMD TB 1.0GHz MB. I do mostly business
and home things on the PC, but used to be an avid
MS Flight Sim, X-Plane user. Would like to be able
to run some games and use the PC till some reasonable
priced 5-10GHz MB come out.

I am getting the All in Wonder so that my wife can
upload future digital camcorder/camera pics with
the connector...but part of me says to get a decent
$100 card and add digital connector when it's needed.

I have scoured the forums and net in general for
info and i don't think there are any glaring incompat-
abilities, but i thoght i would ask the semi-pros for
any input they might have.

Thanks for any suggestions

dalfollo

Component Description Price

MotherBoard ABIT KT7 RAID $183.00
CPU/Heatsink AMD ATHLON 1.0 GHz $232.00
Burn In Cost $10.00
RAM - 256MB 256MB SDRAM DIMM CA2 $161.00
Hard Disk IBM DeskStar 75GXP 45GB $187.00
Video Card ATI AIW128 PROAGP 32MB $160.00
Sound Card Creative SBLive! Gmr5.1 $85.00
Case/Case Fans Yeong Yang Black Cube $160.00
Power Supply 350w, BB, AMD Approved $55.00
CDROM (BLACK) SONY 48x $49.00
FDD (BLACK) Teac $16.00
SubTotal $1,298.00
Shipping Total $47.53
TOTAL $1,345.53
FUTURE/UNNEEDED NOW
ZIP 100 Drive (BLACK) $99.00
FrontX Case Front Plugs $25.00

New Sub Total $1,469.53
GRAND TOTAL $1,477.80

 

[helpme]

I think you're paying too much for the kt7 raid, I got mine for 145. (unless that's the kt7a...

otherwise, looks like a killer system!

 

[LordSandMan]

That All-in-wonder has a marginal graphics chip at best. If your video projects are more important than gaming then that card should be fine. The only difference between the SBLive x-gamer and the SBLive Value is that the xgamer comes with a couple of games. If you don't want the games get the value, it's cheaper and the exact same card. What brand of memory??? I wouldn't buy the Generic stuff. Mushkin, Corsair, Micron or Samsung all make decent memory. If you're going to do video stuff you may consider a 60-80 gig HD, it doesn't cost much more and you could fill up a 45 pretty quickly. Those are just my thoughts. Good Luck.

 

[dalfollo]

thanks for responding...a few answers...

- the motherboard/cpu comes with a 3 warranty, and
decent tech support...this is my first major build

- thanks for the info about the card... i think i might
have to rethink the card and get the Digital camcorder
connection when i actually need it...now i have to look
for a decent sub $100 video card...

- i think the value is also missing the Dolby 5.1 supprt...
which is probably fine in that i won't sit in front of
the PC to watch a DVD...maybe i'll save some money and
spend it on a DVD/Sound for the TV. or more hard drive \
as suggested.

thanks a lot for th info and suggestions!

dalfollo

- Memory...CRUCIAL 256 MB/CA2/133 for 161 delivered...got
the deal from the hot deals forum (click on the link that
asks you for your company name and you get 15% off reg
price) i understand that I can't do much better...both
quality or price.

 

[LordSandMan]

Crucial is good also. Sub $100 Video???? that's going to hurt. I would go with a GeForce MX. I think they go for about $110. Maybe someone else knows where you can get them cheaper. The MX is the lowest you should go if you are gaming, anything less is going to cause a serious performance loss. The Value and the X-Gamer are the exact same card (someone back me up on this, I think I'm right). Digital camcorder connection?? You must be talking about Firewire (IEEE1394) That would be the better way to go for video editing anyway. I should have put that in my first post.

 

[MGMorden]

The Value and the X-Gamer are the same, but he stated the X-Gamer 5.1 (which is the newer model, not the same as old ones or value). As for sub-$100 video, some people will probably flame me for this, but if you're really looking to save some money just get a TnT2. It's an older card but still runs games alright and still has excellent driver support from Nvidia, and they're going for pretty darn cheap right now.

 

[LordSandMan]

As MGMorden said the TNT2 was good in its day and would probably work, but for the $50 more the MX would last alot longer. If you are thinking of playing Unrealtournament I would definately get the MX. If you really can't spend the extra $50 the TNT2 will do the job.

 

[dalfollo]

thanks for the input...i'm still working on the prices...

d

 

[LXi]

I recommend MicroStar motherboards.