New Comp

[Warrior Legolas]

I?m building a new computer from top to bottom?I will be using it for gaming music movies and basic web surfing documents that kind of stuff?But I still have a few questions before I start buying.
I have a 40GB Hard Drive in my computer right now?That I have yet to use up and if I ever need more storage I can just get another Hard Drive in the future?Do you think I should get another Hard Drive now or wait???
The prices on the eVGA 6800 Ultras are at $499.99?Should I go with that over the BFG 6800 GT for $449.99???



COMPUTER HARDWARE
Motherboard=====ASUS A8N-SLI=====ZipZoomFly=====$159.00
Processor=====AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester=====ZipZoomFly=====$190.00
Memory=====Corsair Value Select 1GB DDR PC-3200 CAS 2.5=====ZipZoomFly=====$114.00
Hard Drive=====Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA=====ZipZoomFly=====$179.00
Optical Drive=====NEC ND-3520A=====Newegg=====$61.99
Floppy Drive=====Mitsumi 7-in-1 Media Drive=====ZipZoomFly=====$29.00
Case=====Antec P-160WF=====Newegg=====$125.00
Power Supply=====OCZ ModStream 520W=====Newegg=====$120.00
Video Card=====BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCI-Express=====ZipZoomFly=====$449.99
Sound Card=====Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS=====ZipZoomFly=====$86.99

Total==========$1?514.97

PERIPHERALS
Monitor=====NEC/MITSUBISHI FE2111SB-BK=====Newegg=====$549.00
Speakers=====Logitech Z-5500 Digital=====Newegg=====$269.99
Headphone=====SENNHEISER RS120=====Newegg=====$99.95
Keyboard=====Logitech Elite=====Newegg=====$24.99
Mouse=====Logitech MX1000=====Newegg=====$58.00
Mouse Pad=====Func Surface 1030 Black=====Newegg=====$19.00
Gamepad=====Saitek P3000=====Newegg=====$31.00
Fingerprint Reader=====Microsoft Fingerprint Reader=====Newegg=====$45.99
Printer=====Canon PIXMA iP3000=====Newegg=====$59.95

Total==========$1157.87

SOFTWARE
Operating System Software=====Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2=====ZipZoomFly=====$87.99
Microsoft Office=====Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003=====Newegg=====$125.49

Total==========$213.48


COMPLETE TOTAL====================$2?886.32



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[Ike0069]

That looks like a killer system.
Not a fan of the Raptor's price, I'd personally just get a bigger 7200 RPM Drive for less money. Other than that, I like everything.

 

[newbiepcuser]

If you qualify for the student and teach verison of office, why not XP pro?

 

[Warrior Legolas]

Originally posted by: Ike0069
That looks like a killer system.
Not a fan of the Raptor's price, I'd personally just get a bigger 7200 RPM Drive for less money. Other than that, I like everything.

I have a friend that just built a new computer...He went with a raptor and I'm amazed by the speed.


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Fishers Web

 

[Warrior Legolas]

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
If you qualify for the student and teach verison of office, why not XP pro?

What does pro really offer that Home doesnt???


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[Cares]

A few recommendations: I would recommend going for a 939 socket since a 754 DOES NOT support dual channel memory. Also, as a gamer, I highly recommend you DO NOT get the MX1000. Yes the mouse might be accurate and what not, BUT there exists a HUGE flaw with this mouse. When you lift the mouse off the mousepad as done many times when gaming, the laser shuts off momentarily as a security mechanism. This will cause you to skip/jump for .5 second and can be the difference between life and death.

Here is a demonstration between the MX700 and MX1000

MX700 - http://3dgpu.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=77
MX1000 - http://3dgpu.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=76

You can read more about it on the Gotfrag forums.

I say you go for the MX510 or wait for a corded/improved version of the MX1000. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Warrior Legolas]

Originally posted by: AlphaQ
A few recommendations: I would recommend going for a 939 socket since a 754 DOES NOT support dual channel memory. Also, as a gamer, I highly recommend you DO NOT get the MX1000. Yes the mouse might be accurate and what not, BUT there exists a HUGE flaw with this mouse. When you lift the mouse off the mousepad as done many times when gaming, the laser shuts off momentarily as a security mechanism. This will cause you to skip/jump for .5 second and can be the difference between life and death.

Here is a demonstration between the MX700 and MX1000

MX700 - http://3dgpu.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=77
MX1000 - http://3dgpu.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=76

You can read more about it on the Gotfrag forums.

I say you go for the MX510 or wait for a corded/improved version of the MX1000. Just my 2 cents.

The ASUS A8N-SLI is a socket 939 motherboard and I dont use my keyboard and mouse for gaming.

Regards
Fishers Web

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: Warrior Legolas

Originally posted by: newbiepcuser
If you qualify for the student and teach verison of office, why not XP pro?

What does pro really offer that Home doesnt???


Regards
Fishers Web

File encryption, and remote desktop, things i use.

Here is the list, if the same price, why not?

another comparison

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