My New System I plan on buying, comments?

[Zeitgeist]

Hello.

I built the following system using envisioncs.net's (Envision Computer Solutions) configurator. I plan
on purchasing the system from here too. Any comments or suggestions?

Case: Chenming MidTower Aluminum with Window and Antec 430w PS (Black)
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (512k Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
MOBO: Abit IC7 with Audio/S.ATA/Firewire (800MHz FSB)
FAN: Cold Cathode 11in Light, Blue
RAM 1: Corsair 512 MB PC3200 DDR400, Value Select
RAM 2: Corsair 512 MB PC3200 DDR400, Value Select
HD: Western Digital 80 GB, Ultra 100, 7200 RPM, 8MB Cache
CDROM:LiteOn LTD163 IDE DVD, 16x48x
FLOPPY:Mitsumi 1.44 MB Floppy Drive
VIDEO: Asus v9520-Magic GeForce FX 5200 128 MB (W/TV-Out)
SOUND:SoundBlaster Audigy 2 (OEM)
NETWORK: PCI 10 / 100 Network Card (DLink DFE530TX+)
WARRANTY: Extended 3 Year Warranty

The total comes to $1216

I don't plan on getting a CDRW with this system as I already have a new one I can use.

 

[Zeitgeist]

 

[Detselom]

looks good so far. Havent really heard of any problems with those motherboards. no, that 430w antec powersupply will be more then sufficient.

 

[Jonitus]

Your choice of componenets looks good...except for the video card. I have a FX 5200, and it is a dog. No faster than a GF4 MX 440. Spend a little extra moolah and get a Ti4400 or even an ATI Radeon 9700.

 

[Zeitgeist]

The reason for the video card is I am not a gamer, so I will not be using it except for
2d applications for the most part.

 

[dmw16]

Personally I would head over to newegg and price that system out. I have never heard of the place you mentioned, but it can never hurt to shop around and you can never go wrong with newegg.
-doug

 

[Slogun]

This month's (July) issue of Computer Power User ran a review of the major i875P mobos, that Abit IC7 came out on top.
I am planning on getting one myself this summer.
As for that P4, make sure it indeed is the Canterwood P4 2.8C.
If you wanted to save a few bucks, the P4 2.4C sells for only $179 and can be overclocked to 3.0 GHz.

As for the Corsair RAM, good choice. Make sure you are getting the XMS version and a matched pair at that.

BTW, pretty sure that mobo comes with onboard gigabit LAN, so you can nix the network card.

 

[NeoMadHatter]

if you're not a gamer, just out of curiousity, why do you need 1GB of RAM?

 

[Slogun]

Yes, other than the vid card it looks to be a great gaming platform.

However, the RAM will be especially helpful in video/photo editiing.

 

[Zeitgeist]

I am curious as to why I should get the Corsair XMS ram? It's expensive.

I need a lot of ram because I do a lot of compiling and programming and have
many virtual desktops open at any time.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Zeitgeist
I am curious as to why I should get the Corsair XMS ram? It's expensive.

I need a lot of ram because I do a lot of compiling and programming and have
many virtual desktops open at any time.

it's a great overclocker and does tight timings, for the ram, i would get some buffalo pc3200 instead