my first system build ... need some help please :)

[sukhwinder21]

hi,

i have the following in my newegg basket right now ... although i have selected the RAM here as well I would welcome other selections for RAM .. this PC will be used mostly for gaming/work and I will be overclocking... here are the parts i have so far.. I also needs suggestions for a heatsink that will fit on the abit nf7-s mobo and also a fan to go along with the heatsink and thermal paste... thanks

ases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
ANTEC Performance Plus Case with 430W Power Supply, Model "PLUS1080AMG" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: SOHO File Server
Color: Antec Metalic Gray
Material: 1mm SECC Steel
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/4 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2xUSB & 1xIEEE1394
Power Supply: 430W
Cooling System: 3x80mm installed Fans
Mainboard Compatibility: up to Extended ATX
Dimensions: 20.6"x8.1"x18.6" more info>
N82E16811129115
$110.00

$110.00
Memory (System Memory)
Mushkin 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Mushkin
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5-4-4
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info>
N82E16820146219
$87.00

$87.00
Motherboards - AMD
**This item is NOT REFUNDABLE, exchange for same exact item only!!**
ABIT "NF7-S" nForce2 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP Processors
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 SPP + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR333/266 Max 3GB, 2x DIMM for DDR400 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,2xCOM,1xLPT,SPDIF Out,6xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: nVIDIA SoundStorm APU(Dolby 5.1) + 6-Channel AC97 CODEC
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: 2 Ports
Form Factor: ATX more info>
N82E16813127166
$86.00

$86.00
Processors
AMD 45 Watt Mobile Athlon XP 2600+, 266 MHz FSB, 512K L2 Cache Processor - OEM
Specifications:
Model: AMD Mobile Athlon XP
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 2GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/ 512KB
Voltage: 1.45V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: OEM(Processor Only) more info>
N82E16819103436
$99.00

$99.00
Video Cards
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 4 Cables, VGA via DVI Adapter, PowerDVD, Driver CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz more info>
N82E16814102268
$207.00

$207.00
Subtotal »

$ 589.00

 

[mechBgon]

You might want to go higher than PC3200 if you really want to cut loose on the OC'ing, although you have to ask yourself whether it's going to provide enough benefit to justify the cost hike.

For a heatsink/fan combo, look at a Thermalright SLK-800A with maybe the Enermax manually-adjustable 80mm fan, which can run very quietly or be cranked up if you need to. Coolermaster/Shin-Etsu thermal grease or one of the Arctic Silver products would be good-quality stuff to use. If you do get the Thermalright, then these tips might be good to take note of.

I'm guessing you're re-using your drives, monitor and so on?

 

[oldman420]

i agree at least go with cl2-3-3-6 ram@200mhz zalman makes a great, quiet hsf that will keep that chip cool at 2.5 or so ghz. you need a good psu also to make this baby work enermax does good here.
have fun

 

[yougotdeals]

Nice rig.... should be able to play a mean game of solitare on it!

Ditto on the ram though. I just hope the overclocking is worth the price increase.....

 

[Tbirdkid]

Buy a barton.... not a tbred

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: Tbirdkid
Buy a barton.... not a tbred

It is a Barton, and the post doesn't appear to be edited.

 

[Tbirdkid]

Ok let me be more specific.... get one that has an fsb of 333. Sorry, didnt know i had to specify.