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Ordering Computer - Last Minute Suggestions?

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BaboonGuy

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Well I've decided to put together a new computer after getting a good offer for my old one... check it out:

Case: Antec Sonata

PSU: True Power 380 (comes with Sonata)

Mobo: ABit NF7-S Rev 2.0

CPU: Barton 2500+ from GameVE.com (AXDA2500DKV4D AQXDA0322SPEW for guarenteed 2Ghz+ oc-ing)

Heatsink: Thermalright SK-7

HSF: Coolermaster 80MM Quad LED Blue

RAM: Kingston HyperX PC3200 1GB Kit (2x512) for 200 MHz FSB

Video Card: ATi Radeon 9500 NP 128M (with hopes of getting a 9700)

Hard Drive: WD Raptor 36GB 10K RPM

CD-RW/DVD: Lite On Black 48x24x48x16 CDRW/DVD Combo Drive

Mouse: Logitech MX-500

Mousepad: fUnc sUrface 1030

Keyboard: Logitech Elite Keyboard

Additional Case Stuff: 120MM Vantec Stealth (front intake fan)
SVC 12" Blue Cold Cathode w/Dual Inverter

Monitor: Sony 19" CPD-E440/B

What I'm trying to do with the case is get enough blue light in there so I can get blue light shining out through the ANTEC holes in the case.
I'm also pairing up the 4200 with the E440 and my old 17" for a nice little dual monitor set-up.

Any last minute suggestions/comments before I order?
(Oh yea does the 8RDA+ have a SATA thing so the Raptor will work with it?)

Thanks.
 
Originally posted by: shady06
very nice overall setup, do u think 36GB is enough for storage?
Click to expand...

well i figure it's should be good enough for a while -- i need to curb my downloading enthusiasm anyways 🙂
plus when i think i need some more space i'll just go and buy it, i figure then prices will be even lower

oh yea and just to make sure the raptor does work with the 8RDA+ (SATA and all) right??
 
1. Go with the NF7-S for $114.50 shipped 2-day @ Googlegear.com.

2. Dump the 13" single Blue CC kit in favor of the dual 12" kit @ SVC for $7.99.

3. Stick with the 120mm exhaust on the Sonata and do not use a 120mm intake. If the stock 120mm exhaust is too loud, replace it with a Panaflo or Stealth.

4. Drop the ti4200 in favor of the 9500NP @ Newegg.

5. Drop the quad LED Coolermaster fan in favor of the SVC quad LED fan..much cheaper.

🙂
 
it comes with a DVI=>VGA.

unless the ATI OEM's are different from the Retail ones, in which case you'd maybe want to buy one of the other 9500's.
 
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