I'm thinking of getting a new PC that will used primarily for word processing and whatever modelling program final year civil eng throws my way. There may be occasional gaming, but most gaming will be done of my other computer. Here's what I've come up with thus far:
Athlon XP 1800+ (stock cooling)
Epox 8RGA+ (will be using onboard video and sound)
2 x 256 MB PC2100 RAM (generic)
40 GB Western Digital JB HDD
LiteOn 48x24x48 CDRW
Floppy drive
AOpen QF50C or QF50A 300W case (damn I wish I can get the Antec LanBoy more easily where I live
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Samsung 152S LCD monitor
Logitech Access or Elite keyboard
Logitech MX700 mouse
There are a few components that I would like some advice on though:
1. I'm tossing up between the Epox 8RGA+ ($255 Australian) and the Asus A7N8X-deluxe ($339). Looking at reviews, the asus board performs better in benchmarks, but only slightly, so the performance difference doesn't seem to justify the price difference. Both seem to be equal stability-wise, though I've heard that the Epox board is better for OC (though I won't be doing much of it). Hence, choosing the Epox board sounds reasonable?
2. Samsung 152S ($655) vs LG L1510S ($550). I won't be able to afford a 17" LCD. I do want a good quality 15" though, which may occasionally be used for gaming on my gaming rig. I've heard the 152S is similar to the 152T, which is supposedly quite good. Is it much better than the LG mon? At least... to justify the extra $105?
3. I'll be keeping this computer in my room, so I wouldn't mind it if it is as quiet as possible without busting my wallet. Any recommendations here? I've had a look at the other topic about quiet heatsinks/fans, but I'm a bit limited with my selection here. Here's the biggest list of fans from a store near where I live ( http://www.ple.com.au )... I can deal with the noise of standard fans, but if I can significantly reduce the noise for under AUD $100, then it may be worth considering.
4. Any other recommendation will be most welcome.
Athlon XP 1800+ (stock cooling)
Epox 8RGA+ (will be using onboard video and sound)
2 x 256 MB PC2100 RAM (generic)
40 GB Western Digital JB HDD
LiteOn 48x24x48 CDRW
Floppy drive
AOpen QF50C or QF50A 300W case (damn I wish I can get the Antec LanBoy more easily where I live
)Samsung 152S LCD monitor
Logitech Access or Elite keyboard
Logitech MX700 mouse
There are a few components that I would like some advice on though:
1. I'm tossing up between the Epox 8RGA+ ($255 Australian) and the Asus A7N8X-deluxe ($339). Looking at reviews, the asus board performs better in benchmarks, but only slightly, so the performance difference doesn't seem to justify the price difference. Both seem to be equal stability-wise, though I've heard that the Epox board is better for OC (though I won't be doing much of it). Hence, choosing the Epox board sounds reasonable?
2. Samsung 152S ($655) vs LG L1510S ($550). I won't be able to afford a 17" LCD. I do want a good quality 15" though, which may occasionally be used for gaming on my gaming rig. I've heard the 152S is similar to the 152T, which is supposedly quite good. Is it much better than the LG mon? At least... to justify the extra $105?
3. I'll be keeping this computer in my room, so I wouldn't mind it if it is as quiet as possible without busting my wallet. Any recommendations here? I've had a look at the other topic about quiet heatsinks/fans, but I'm a bit limited with my selection here. Here's the biggest list of fans from a store near where I live ( http://www.ple.com.au )... I can deal with the noise of standard fans, but if I can significantly reduce the noise for under AUD $100, then it may be worth considering.
4. Any other recommendation will be most welcome.
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