***My build, need input***

[g4m3r]

Motherboard:
ABIT IC7-Max3, Intel 875P chipset for Socket 478 800MHz Canterwood ATX motherboard
Ram:
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 1GB(2 x 512MB) 2x(64MX64) TWINX1024-3200C2

CPU:
P4 2.8CGHz 800MHz FSB/ 512K R.B

Harddrive:
120 gig 7200RPM WD 8M (140 can)

Case + power supply:
Thermaltake Xaser III V2420AU (Aluminum) 420W w/ window

CD-ROMs
BENQ 56X R.B
LG COMBO 48X24X48CDRW/16X DVD OEM

Videocard
9800XT

Now the issue I'm having, is deciding if I should overclock. If I decide not to (Which will probably be the case) Is this system still worth it? Or can I build something faster using a different mobo?

I like the case so I aint changing that 🙂 Also ive decided upon 1 gig of ram for sure. But Ive read that the max3 is good for overclocking, and non.
Any other suggestions/ideas?

 

[Regs]

Input: Great. Now if can you put all those parts together and play a game is the tricky part.

You may need PC3500 though to push the 2.8c to the limit.

 

[egale]

Nice choice. You can play around with overclocking if you'd like but don't expect too much with an 875 chipset anyway. Just enjoy the machine.

 

[BaboonGuy]

Originally posted by: egale
Nice choice. You can play around with overclocking if you'd like but don't expect too much with an 875 chipset anyway. Just enjoy the machine.

... i thought 875 was the best. and great machine by the way. i would spring for the 3500 as well, its not too much more at all and the added FSB you'll get will be awesome for gaming etc. make sure to get the 256mb version of the XT (if they even have a 128mb ver) since my guess is HL2 will benefit from 256mb.

 

[g4m3r]

Sounds good, Il up the Ram to 3500, and about the XT, Im pretty sure its only 256 🙂 Thanks for the input.

 

[g4m3r]

LOL turns out that XMS 3700 is cheaper by 2 dollars.
I think its on a special or something. If any of you want to check it out : https://www.ramstore.ca/