New parts on their way... critique?

[Falcon1972]

Been lurking around for a while, and want to know what you think of the parts I've purchased, and any critiques are welcome..


Epox 4bda2+ mobo ($132)
Lian Li PC-7USB ($110)
350W (p4) PS ATX EG365P ($53)
P4/1.6A 400M 478Pin 512k ($142)
DDRAM 512MB PC-2100 Crucial ($168)

With Shipping - $635.95

Will be adding from current system

Unnamed 17"monitor
Microsoft Internet Kbd
Logitech optical mouse
Maxtor 40gb 7200rpm
Maxtor 20gb 7200rpm
Dlink 10/100 Nic
Geforce3
SBlive X-Gamer
Lite-on 16x10x40
Delta 12x DVD
useless 3.5" floppy

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[jonmcc33]

Ah, another P4 1.6A owner, eh? Plan on overclocking it?

I think it's a great deal. Would have gone with some sort of PC2700 DDR RAM if you plan on overclocking (Corsair and Mushkin offer it).

I will say that the case you're getting is something I've been drooling on for a while. Real nice case.

 

[Mavrick007]

Looks like a fairly sweet lil system. I'm not familiar with the Epox P4 board(what chipset is on it?).
Are you going to overclock? If so, let us know how you do with that Epox board.

 

[Falcon1972]

I've seen others saying you can overclock the PC2100, so that's one thing I'll be looking into that.

As for the processor, I'm going to push it till it begs for mercy! Going to experiment with different cooling methods, suggestions are welcome in that department. Although, I understand that the aluminum cases by Lian Li are higher end cases, this one has 2 80mm intake fans by the HDD caddy, and one 80mm exhaust in the rear, and also the fan on the PS. I'm trying to remember where I've seen an external fan that attaches to the exterior of the PS in the rear and pulls more air out the back... if I find the link, I'll post it. Airflow... airflow... airflow...

Here's a link to the mobo.

Feeling good so far, my credit card has been charged, should ship in a day (probably monday.. no weekends at newegg.com???)

Any other feedback is appreciated as well.