Hey all, So I am attempting to build a computer and I need your opinion on the parts for the computer. I have $700 to spend on a computer. I have never built one but with the help of this forum and other online guides, I am going to attempt building one.
Please include your opinion for a system, the parts etc.
My Requirements: I use the computer for photo editing, images (digicam), videos (camcorder), browsing, CD-DVD burning. I am not too particular on games...I think a decent card should do...nothing exorbitant since this a mid range PC.
I don't need a monitor or speakers. I would like to have the system in black. I would also like the system to be generally quiet and this is a higher priority. If I need a bigger budget, please let me know. And any other questions are welcome.
After talking to some people on other forums, here is what I've come up with:
ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL $99.00
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info>
N82E16813131478
AMD 45 Watt Mobile Athlon XP 2400+, 266FSB, 512K Cache - OEM $ 77.00
Model# AXMH2400FQQ4C
Item # N82E16819103400
Specifications:
Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AXMH2400FQQ4C
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.8GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.45V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: OEM (Processor Only)
A-DATA 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM $76.00
Model# VDBGB1916
Item # N82E16820211119
Specifications:
Manufacturer: A-DATA Technology
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
1) Here is a case ( http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-120&depa=0 ) I am looking at, but $95 seems too much to justify for it. Can you tell of better options or why I have to spend more money on a case?
2) Video Card: Please give your opinion of the best one within $100 for me.
3) I need an OS, so I guess that'll be another $100- $120
4) I need a Firewire card, NIC, and a good Sound Card (I listen to music on the computer, I have kickass speakers but not a good sound card....please choose one for me)
Thats' all I can think of for now...
thankyou
Ashwin
Please include your opinion for a system, the parts etc.
My Requirements: I use the computer for photo editing, images (digicam), videos (camcorder), browsing, CD-DVD burning. I am not too particular on games...I think a decent card should do...nothing exorbitant since this a mid range PC.
I don't need a monitor or speakers. I would like to have the system in black. I would also like the system to be generally quiet and this is a higher priority. If I need a bigger budget, please let me know. And any other questions are welcome.
After talking to some people on other forums, here is what I've come up with:
ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL $99.00
Specifications:
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX more info>
N82E16813131478
AMD 45 Watt Mobile Athlon XP 2400+, 266FSB, 512K Cache - OEM $ 77.00
Model# AXMH2400FQQ4C
Item # N82E16819103400
Specifications:
Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AXMH2400FQQ4C
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.8GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.45V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: OEM (Processor Only)
A-DATA 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM $76.00
Model# VDBGB1916
Item # N82E16820211119
Specifications:
Manufacturer: A-DATA Technology
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
1) Here is a case ( http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-120&depa=0 ) I am looking at, but $95 seems too much to justify for it. Can you tell of better options or why I have to spend more money on a case?
2) Video Card: Please give your opinion of the best one within $100 for me.
3) I need an OS, so I guess that'll be another $100- $120
4) I need a Firewire card, NIC, and a good Sound Card (I listen to music on the computer, I have kickass speakers but not a good sound card....please choose one for me)
Thats' all I can think of for now...
thankyou
Ashwin
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