Ready to order new system. Does everything here look okay?

[onesNzeros]

Okay, I'm planning to build two general-use computers as configured below. I expect it should be a pretty simply build but since I don't have a lot of experience selecting the parts to go together, does everything look okay here (strong enough PSU, stock AMD HSF ok, etc.)?

CASE / PSU:
Antec Solution SLK1650B Black Steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail

MOTHERBOARD:
GIGABYTE GA-K8N51PVMT-9 Socket 939 NVIDIA GeForce 6150 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

PROCESSOR:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail

MEMORY:
CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS512MB400 - Retail

HARD DRIVE:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST380817AS 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM

OPTICAL DRIVE:
LITE-ON ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner Model SHW-1635S RTL - Retail

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM



Thanks!

 

[tropic]

Thanks for the links... it made looking over your choices really easy.

The case is a great workstation/Mom & Pop job. It's sturdy, quiet, and has great airflow. The PSU isn't a screamer, but it's stable and will handle most basic setups without hiccup. Here's the last build I made with this case, and the PSU isn't stressed at all: Abit AN8 Ultra, Athlon 64 3700+, 1 GB Patriot PC3200 RAM, 74 GB Raptor, Radeon x600 Pro, BenQ DW1640. Don't expect to OC or throw too many HDDs in your builds, though.

Motherboard: only used this model once, but it's worked since rolling it out. The graphics solution is surprisingly nice, but I don't think it has a DVI connector. No OC options, just a set and forget type MB.

Processor: Nice CPU, maybe a little below the sweetspot for a new build. If your budget allows, you might want to look at a 3500+ or 3700+.

RAM: It should work fine. I like a GB for new builds, but mainly because I'd rather be safe than sorry.

HDD: Should be fine as well. The 7200.7 line works pretty much across the board with newer SATA controllers. Had loads of compatibility probs with the 7200.8s on NCQ-cabable controllers though--sometimes it's better to just disable command queuing. Samsung is turning out some nice HDDs now, but they don't come with Seagate's 5-year warranty.

DVD-burner: Yuck. Try a different brand with more competent firmware programmers. If these machines are going to be for non-enthusiasts, go with an NEC. For tinkerers, a BenQ might be better.

OS: XP Home is fine for most non-business use. If you want to use the built-in TS server or join a domain, go with the Pro edition.

Just my $.02. Have fun.

 

[Wentelteefje]

tropic clearly knows what he's talking about... Looks fine to me too... If you're not planning on gaming etc., 512MB will do just fine for you...

Would also adise NEC above LiteOn... You probably can get it cheaper too... (This time, the cheapest one is actually about the best... )

 

[onesNzeros]

Thanks for the input guys. And tropic, thanks for the item-by-item comments.

Okay, for a few bucks more I dropped the Lite-On DVD burner in favor of the NEC since I can still get the retail version that includes a basic burning suite. I would have liked to go with Windows XP Pro as I have on my own machine and maybe even the next model up CPU with these but unfortunately the budget just won't allow for it. I mainly wanted to get out of the budget class of chips and get into the Athlon 64s for these two. They are going to be for family members who are still using a P2/333MHz and a P2/233MHz which I'm pretty sure were legally declared paperweights about two years ago, so the need for power isn't huge. I just want them to be servicable for the more basic stuff for 3-5 years without major overhauls.

Anyway, here's where it stands now.

CASE / PSU:
Antec Solution SLK1650B Black Steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail

MOTHERBOARD:
GIGABYTE GA-K8N51PVMT-9 Socket 939 NVIDIA GeForce 6150 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

PROCESSOR:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail

MEMORY:
CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS512MB400 - Retail

HARD DRIVE:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST380817AS 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM

OPTICAL DRIVE: *
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - Retail

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM


If you guys or anyone else has any other comments or suggestions, I'm all ears.

Thanks again!