I apologize if I'm violating some rule on the forums, but I don't think the rules have changed since four months ago when I first checked this place out.
Anyways, I've been deciding on parts for a new high-end PC, here's what I've got so far:
Athlon X2 4800+ OR FX-60
Radeon X1900XT
X-Fi Fatality
ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe
I have some other stuff, but I don't think it's necessary to tell you what mouse I want.
Anyways, my main problem is the three parts listed in the topic title. I've been reading and reading and reading and I'm no closer to deciding on what would be best.
For RAM I was thinking of a 2GB DIMM (2 x 1024) PC3200, since it offers low latencies. However, I've seen recommendations on PC4000, but that seems to be mainly for overclocking and the latencies are typically higher than 3200. Also, I'm not sure what brand to choose. Keep in mind I don't plan to overclock.
I have literally no knowledge on what makes a Case or a PSU good, other than how heat affects the power draw in a PSU or that higher wattage is required for more high-end parts.
I have to spend this money now, so no I won't be waiting for the Direct X 10 cards or the Socket AM2 processors/motherboards.
Thanks in advance to people who reply, and I'm open to comments on the other current components.
Anyways, I've been deciding on parts for a new high-end PC, here's what I've got so far:
Athlon X2 4800+ OR FX-60
Radeon X1900XT
X-Fi Fatality
ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe
I have some other stuff, but I don't think it's necessary to tell you what mouse I want.
Anyways, my main problem is the three parts listed in the topic title. I've been reading and reading and reading and I'm no closer to deciding on what would be best.
For RAM I was thinking of a 2GB DIMM (2 x 1024) PC3200, since it offers low latencies. However, I've seen recommendations on PC4000, but that seems to be mainly for overclocking and the latencies are typically higher than 3200. Also, I'm not sure what brand to choose. Keep in mind I don't plan to overclock.
I have literally no knowledge on what makes a Case or a PSU good, other than how heat affects the power draw in a PSU or that higher wattage is required for more high-end parts.
I have to spend this money now, so no I won't be waiting for the Direct X 10 cards or the Socket AM2 processors/motherboards.
Thanks in advance to people who reply, and I'm open to comments on the other current components.