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YOyoYOhowsDAjello

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
no i dont need windows or a monitor.

ok, so aside from the video card, will this computer last 3 yrs...
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We can guess, but nobody is going to be able to give you an answer that's even remotely certain ;)

I think a 3000+ A64 system is a good bet for trying to last a while though in your price range.

A couple years from now, having a 3200+ vs a 3000+ is not going to matter at all. It's like looking back now and thinking if a 1800+ is vastly superior to a 1600+ or something... they're both old and one is not going to do anything the other wont do.
 
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Umberger

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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
no i dont need windows or a monitor.

ok, so aside from the video card, will this computer last 3 yrs...
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We can guess, but nobody is going to be able to give you an answer that's even remotely certain ;)

I think a 3000+ A64 system is a good bet for trying to last a while though in your price range.

A couple years from now, having a 3200+ vs a 3000+ is not going to matter at all. It's like looking back now and thinking if a 1800+ is vastly superior to a 1600+ or something... they're both old and one is not going to do anything the other wont do.
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:thumbsup:
 
Inspector Jihad

Inspector Jihad

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ok guys, here is waht i put together...i use some of slitherydees suggestions and changed some stuff...but i'm a huge noob, so i dont even know if what i changed would be compatible with each other...so let me know what you think

Motherboard
Case
Optical
HardDrive
Memory(2 ofthese)
Processor

this is everything but the graphics card. What am i missing and what should i change?

Thanks again guys for all the input.
 
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KillerPotato

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Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
ok guys, here is waht i put together...i use some of slitherydees suggestions and changed some stuff...but i'm a huge noob, so i dont even know if what i changed would be compatible with each other...so let me know what you think

Motherboard
Case
Optical
HardDrive
Memory(2 ofthese)
Processor

this is everything but the graphics card. What am i missing and what should i change?

Thanks again guys for all the input.
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I'm just going to point out that you might want to look for a black optical drive to match the case. Other than that, everything there looks compatable, just the RAM looks a little sketchy.
 
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user1234

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yes get the corsair value select it will run at 2.5-3-3-7 at 220 mhz, much better than what wintec can do. also get a different case. This one is bad value as it doesn't even come with any fans, plus crap PSU. Aspire has better cases, with better PSUs and better cooling.
 
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user1234

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Also for CPU get a Venice 3000+ instead of the winchester 3500+, it will overclock MUCH higher.

Venice 3000+ retail $156
Chaintech VNF4 $88
Corsair Value Select 2x512MB $80
Hardrive - get one of the 160GB for $50 after rebate deals which come up every week
Video card - X800XL $250
DVD-RW $50
Case - X-Dreamer (or similar) for $60

Total: $725
 
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user1234

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Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
i dont know how to overclock...is it hard?
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it's really very very easy especially with Athlon 64 CPUs and nforce motherboards. Just to give you the bottom line - most Athlon 64 3000+ (socket 939), which run stock at 1.8 GHz, can be run stably at 2.4 GHz (equivalent to 3800+). That's a 33% performance increase, and you don't need any special components or equipement (you can even use the stock AMD heatsink which comes with the retail CPU). The best overclockers are nForce4 motherboards, and A64 of the new Venice core revision (they may be able to reach 2.7-2.8 GHz).

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1497607&enterthread=y
 
Inspector Jihad

Inspector Jihad

Lifer
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hey guys, thanks for all your input...here is the computer I put together.

CPU: AMD 3000+ Venice
Motherboard: Asus A8V Deluxe(AGP)
Memory: Corsair ValueSelect pc3200 RAM 2x512
Graphics: LeadTek 6600GT(AGP)
Optical: NEC 3520A
HD: Maxtor 200 gb 7200 8mb SATA

Now what I need is a case and PSU. Can you guys help me find them for around $120. I dont want LEDs and lights and I would prefer it to be aluminum. I've been looking but I cant find anything I like. Thanks once again.
 
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t3h l337 n3wb

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The case is really up to your own personal preference. A great, cheap, brand-name, quality PSU is the XClio 450W with dual +12V rails for ~$50. I'm too lazy to post the link, but just go to Newegg.com and enter XClio 450W in the search.
 
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Inspector Jihad

Lifer
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^^yeah that psu was recommended to me by many others...if i get that, i'll have 70 left for a case...got anything in mind?
 
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cryptonomicon

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Originally posted by: cjbruin09 Unless you go Sempron, which I dont think you would want if you want to play new games
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yeah he could still game fine with a sempron because video card will make the major difference here not the difference from sempron to a a64.

however some a64 models sit at price points which make them really nice purchases, pretty much worth any extra money over the budget sempron.
 
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