New Computer (media/everything computer)

[Everguide]

Here is a new media computer I am building (that will sit in a conference room, play, powerpoint, videos, record t.v possibly, presentations, power a projector, 7.1 surround, and so on)

Let me know if you think the build will work:

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Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
Lian-Li Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Case, Model "PC-V1100B" -RETAIL

CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K, OEM Bulk Pack

NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3500A BK, OEM

Floppy Drives
I/O Magic 1.44MB 3.5 Inch Internal Floppy Drive, Black Bezel, Model IFLP02, Retail

Hard Drives
2x Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD, OEM Drive Only

Western Digital 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD2500JD, OEM Drive Only


Memory (System Memory)
CORSAIR XMS, Xtra-Low Latency 2-2-2-5, 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Model TWINX1024-3200XLPRO - Retail

Motherboards - AMD
MSI "K8N Neo2 Platinum" NVIDIA nForce3 ULTRA Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL

Power Supplies
Antec 550 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans 5.25 Control Panel, Model "TRUE CONTROL 550W" -RETAIL

Processors
AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 512K, L2 Cache, Socket 939 Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor - Retail

Sound Card
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PCI Sound Card, Model "SB0350" -RETAIL

Video Cards
ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/CATV/VIVO, 8X AGP, Model "ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO" -RETAIL
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Additions: 7.1 Surround Creative Gigaworks


Thoughts:
The computer will really not be used for gaming, but when building such a nice computer it kills me to put in a 9800 Pro. What is the main benifit of getting an All in Wonder card (I know it comes with many media type options...video...audio...some software) but would I be better off getting a seperate card just for that, and maybe putting a bit more money into a graphics card?

Also:
Any good Nforce4 Mobo's on newegg? Trying to put the computer together a few days after new years so need to order soon.

Thanks again.

 

[nick1985]

it will work. overkill on the RAM though i think. you can knock off a couple hundred by getting <<gasp>> cas 2.5 RAM. you will NEVER notice the difference unless you are going to try overclocking.

 

[Everguide]

I was thinking of getting an ATI HDTV Wonder as well. Will that work ok with the All-In-Wonder Pro?

 

[Everguide]

Since I am not overclocking, may switch over to a Asus.

Edit:

OK think I am going with the ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL

 

[nick1985]

once again, since you are not overclocking that RAM is overkill. save money, get a gig of basic 3200 for $140

 

[Everguide]

Downgraded it to PDP SYSTEMS Memory Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Model PDC1G3200LLK - Retail (180)

 

[Everguide]

Also instead of running 2 Raptors, decided one was enough.

 

[Everguide]

Ok, think that is what I will order today. Anything else I should pick up?

 

[volcomssj48]

I'd add in an extra cooling method just for good measure...don't want all that expensive tech to fry up!!

 

[Everguide]

Any recomendations?

Also should I go with the ASUS that I have set up right now, or the CHAINTECH NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset