I've been working on getting rid of some of the components from my current system so I will be using a lot of my "old stuff" (from about a year ago). I currently have a 2.8e prescott and an abit ai7 motherboard. Of course I cannot stand the heat coming off the prescott. So, I am hoping a 3200+ a64 venice will take care of this. I am going to give a brief summary of the parts I'll be using... maybe if someone can recommend a good board? I was looking at the DFI LanParty Ultra D NF4 but I only see the OEM version on newegg (I don't think this has a warranty, cables, or I/O shield??) I'm sure some boards work better than others for compatibility. I think I might overclock but my main concern is having a quick computer that does not give off too much heat (like the prescott!). I really only play Counter Strike 1.6 but I wouldn't mind trying out CS:S.
AMD Athlon 64 Venice 3200+ (haven't purchased yet)
Nvidia 6600GT or ATI x700 (pci-e)
Thermaltake PurePower 420w PSU
CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR400 (PC3200)
2- Western Digital Caviar SE 120 GB SATA150 Hard Drives (raid 0)
Western Digital Caviar SE 80 GB ATA133 Hard Drive
Pioneer DVR-A09XLC DVD Writer
Liteon DVD Rom
SkyHawk MSR-4610 Aluminum Case
I think that's about it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
AMD Athlon 64 Venice 3200+ (haven't purchased yet)
Nvidia 6600GT or ATI x700 (pci-e)
Thermaltake PurePower 420w PSU
CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR400 (PC3200)
2- Western Digital Caviar SE 120 GB SATA150 Hard Drives (raid 0)
Western Digital Caviar SE 80 GB ATA133 Hard Drive
Pioneer DVR-A09XLC DVD Writer
Liteon DVD Rom
SkyHawk MSR-4610 Aluminum Case
I think that's about it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!