testing a new computer

[BriGy86]

Originally posted by: ChicagoPCGuy

Originally posted by: BriGy86
i decided on the PC 2700 because it would be in sync with that CPU (am i right?)

also here is the PSU i bought link

Great PSU--you will have no trouble with it.

As far as the PC2700 vs. 3200, you can down-clock the PC3200 to PC2700 levels and then try for CAS 2.0. Obviously, strenuous testing with MemTest86 is called for when doing this. You will also spend $20 less.

Again, consider the A64 as I described. The Soltek nForce3 250Gb chipset mobo is incredibly good--my last four system builds used this mobo.

this will be my 1st build for a system thats actually mine (past ones, i have built one with a partner in class, and helped put computers together for friends)

right now i don't think is the best time for me to be messing around with RAM timings, and maybe when i have more expendable money ill give it a try

and thank you again for all the info

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: BriGy86
i don't really know the benefit of the 64 systems yet, i think there is a windows XP 64 bit addition but i have no idea where to buy it, and as for changing my mind..... i already bought the stuff, lol

The Athlon64 systems=faster and more modern. Better upgrade path. For about the same money. The Athlon64 processor has the memory controller built right into the CPU, so you get maximum memory bandwidth (depending on the RAM you buy) regardless of the chipset used. Chipset selection comes down to features as opposed to performance. You do not need WindowsXP 64bit to run an Athlon64. That is one of the best features of the Athlon64--it runs 32 bit applications (basically all current Operating Systems and applications) and 64 bit applications and Operating Systems equally well. Something that cannot really be said for the newer 6xx series Pentium4 CPU (although the jury is still out on that one right now).

BUT, you already bought the parts, so it is all moot. For what you bought, I at this point do not believe you will have any problems.

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: BriGy86

Originally posted by: ChicagoPCGuy

Originally posted by: BriGy86
i decided on the PC 2700 because it would be in sync with that CPU (am i right?)

also here is the PSU i bought link

Great PSU--you will have no trouble with it.

As far as the PC2700 vs. 3200, you can down-clock the PC3200 to PC2700 levels and then try for CAS 2.0. Obviously, strenuous testing with MemTest86 is called for when doing this. You will also spend $20 less.

Again, consider the A64 as I described. The Soltek nForce3 250Gb chipset mobo is incredibly good--my last four system builds used this mobo.

this will be my 1st build for a system thats actually mine (past ones, i have built one with a partner in class, and helped put computers together for friends)

right now i don't think is the best time for me to be messing around with RAM timings, and maybe when i have more expendable money ill give it a try

and thank you again for all the info

No problem. Glad I could help.

 

[BriGy86]

alright thanks

but i was under the impression that a person may have all the 64 bit capabilities BUT if they don't have and OS and Apps. to go with it, the features just sit dormant, or are you saying in the future it will be useful?

 

[CheesePoofs]

Originally posted by: BriGy86
i decided on the PC 2700 because it would be in sync with that CPU (am i right?)

also here is the PSU i bought link

PC3200 ram can run at PC2700 speeds, so you can make it insync with the FSB, but you also get the capability to run it faster incase you want to move it to a new system.

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: BriGy86
alright thanks

but i was under the impression that a person may have all the 64 bit capabilities BUT if they don't have and OS and Apps. to go with it, the features just sit dormant, or are you saying in the future it will be useful?

Correct. The Athlon64 system would operate as a REALLY REALLY fast AthlonXP for the most part until you could get your hands on a 64bit OS and applications to go with it. You lose nothing, and have everything to gain in this situation.

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: CheesePoofs

Originally posted by: BriGy86
i decided on the PC 2700 because it would be in sync with that CPU (am i right?)

also here is the PSU i bought link

PC3200 ram can run at PC2700 speeds, so you can make it insync with the FSB, but you also get the capability to run it faster incase you want to move it to a new system.

I second this as well.

 

[BriGy86]

ok i get it now

thank you