My first real gaming pc build *budget*

[Spawne32]

Hey guys, ive built a few systems before but all small stuff, nothing real complicated. This computer im gona build for myself will be my first REAL build, i spent a month just putting a list of parts together, ive went over all the specs and available options, prices etc etc and i finally came up with a nice pc, before i go and buy the parts i just wanted to hear what you guys think of the list and make suggestions where you think is nessecary. Thanks! Btw all these parts are from Newegg.com so just punch in the item #'s to view the product.

AGPB Black Mid ATX Tower Case with 400W Power Supply, Model "CA-3688KLB" -RETAIL

Model# CA-3688KLB
Item # N82E16811192013
$31.50

Thermaltake 120mm Ball Bearing DC Cooling Fan, Model "A1280" -RETAIL

Model# A1280
Item # N82E16811999113
$7.05

AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, 64-bit Processor - OEM

Model# ADA3000AEP4AP
Item # N82E16819103425
$167.00

CHAINTECH "VNF3-250" nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL

Model# VNF3-250
Item # N82E16813152043
$75.00

Geil Value Series 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 -OEM

Model# GL512PC3200B
Item # N82E16820144305
$82.00

Lite-On Black 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model LTR-52327S, OEM

Model# LTR-52327S
Item # N82E16827106197
$27.00

Arctic Silver Premium Silver Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound, Model "Arctic Silver 5", 3.5-gram( 1 cc. ) tube


Model# ARCTIC SILVER 5
Item # N82E16835100007
$7.49

Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU Cooler For AMD Opteron and Athlon 64, Model "A1744"

Model# VENUS 12
Item # N82E16835106038
$28.99

TOTAL: $426.48 (Tower)

 

[Algere]

Looks good for a stock setup.

 

[Spawne32]

im a bit iffy about the ram still, one of my friends told me to use kingmax pc3700 but the specs on the mobo say it supports DDR 400/333/266 and the pc3700 is larger then ddr400, im confused about which one to buy

 

[Algere]

DDR400/PC3200 is what's officially supported. Only go higher than PC3200 if you intend to overclock the CPU.

 

[Spawne32]

thanks for the insight, i didnt intend to overclock it too much cus im not certain my cooling will be enough, and im not quite sure on even how to overclock yet so i have to do some research.
btw for those that are wondering where the sound card, graphics card and hard drive are i already have those...

Western Digital 40gb 7200rpm 8mb cach
Geforce4 Ti 4200 64mb
Sound Blaster X-Gamer Platinum 5.1

in a few months ill probably upgrade those too

 

[Sonic587]

Ok, you got a few problems here.

#1. Get the retail 3000+ with the stock fan. You're wasting too much on that thermaltake. You should spend that on a nicer case which I'll get to soon.

#2. Dump the 120MM TT fan...also related to case.

#3. Dump your case. It's just not looking that great. Bad airflow (check out the fangrill! Can you say noise?) and a generic PSU. With shipping you're spending close to $50 on that junker.

I'd suggest this Antec. It's free shipping and comes with a 120MM fan stock. So, with the changes I've suggested, it's actually cheaper that the config you have now. Don't be fooled into thinking that other case will deliver 400W of power. Quality over quanity.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=11-129-122&DEPA=0

#4. Save yourself $7 and go with this Mushkin RAM. It will perform just as good.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-219&depa=0

Oh, and are you getting a videocard?

EDIT: Whoops, wrong case link, sorry.

 

[Spawne32]

thanks, that really does save me some money, and yes in a few months i guess, all the good ones out now are way to expensive for my taste

 

[Spawne32]

oh one other thing, theres a athlon 64 3000+ with a newcastle core and a clawhammer core, i have no idea what the difference is and which one i should get

 

[Sonic587]

Here's the one I'm talking about.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-486&depa=0

I'm not seeing any clawhammer 3000+ on newegg. Perhaps you're looking at the mobile DTR version?

 

[Spawne32]

ah i guess your right, i probably didnt see that in the title when i looked :x

 

[wfbberzerker]

wheres your video card?

edit: and for that matter, wheres your hard drive, sound card, network card, monitor, and speakers?

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
wheres your video card?

edit: and for that matter, wheres your hard drive, sound card, network card, monitor, and speakers?

And your other 512mb of ram?

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: Spawne
oh one other thing, theres a athlon 64 3000+ with a newcastle core and a clawhammer core, i have no idea what the difference is and which one i should get

Newcastle, it's newer

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: Sonic587
Here's the one I'm talking about.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-486&depa=0

I'm not seeing any clawhammer 3000+ on newegg. Perhaps you're looking at the mobile DTR version?

I have a clawhammer 3000+, I think...

Back then by some it was presumed that the unannounced release of the 3000+ was from a supply of processors aimed @ 3200+ specifications that didn't meet standards for full use of it's cache. Therefore half of the L2 cache was disabled and later badged as a 3000+.

 

[Spawne32]

Originally posted by: Spawne
btw for those that are wondering where the sound card, graphics card and hard drive are i already have those...

Western Digital 40gb 7200rpm 8mb cach
Geforce4 Ti 4200 64mb
Sound Blaster X-Gamer Platinum 5.1

in a few months ill probably upgrade those too

:thumbsup:

 

[Spawne32]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
wheres your video card?

edit: and for that matter, wheres your hard drive, sound card, network card, monitor, and speakers?

And your other 512mb of ram?

i intend to add another 512mb of ram when i get the extra cash for it, right now im havin trouble footin the bill for the stuff listed, but i gotta build a new comp cus this one i have now is fallin apart

 

[jpeyton]

Check my sig for suggestions on your RAM and Case.