UPDATED 2:21 PM! Look at what i've *JUST* ordered. Is everything ok? Should I cancel?

[Gozu]

I just ordered the following:

Epox 4g4a+
p4 1.8A
antec true power 430W PSU
512 pc2700 SAMSUNG

is everything ok?
is samsung ram gonna give me problems overclocking?
should i go for kingston instead?


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I think I pretty much covered all the possibilities here

I will be eagerly awaiting for your comments and suggestions. thanks in advance.

 

[RanDum72]

For heavier items such as monitors, maybe you can buy them locally? What kind of PSU does your case have (if any)?

 

[Gozu]

crappy 250W
defitely not going to cut it

 

[RanDum72]

Check locally for prices of quality PSU's such as Antec and Enermax. If the prices are reasonable (if about equal to online price + shipping), buy local. 350w should be plenty but if you plan to OC, there is always the safety margin that 400w offers ( for added stability and peace of mind). But if the price difference is something you can live with, go with the higher wattage.

 

[Derango]

You cannot waste money on a PSU. A Bad cheap PSU will signifigantly reduce the stability of the system. Spend less on somthing else, but a good PSU is definitly worth the omeny.

 

[rb56]

I would check these out. For a basic (1HD, DVD, CDRW, etc.) setup I think the 330 True power would be plenty for $59 shipped. It has the "Antec Low Noise Technology" which varies the fan speeds of both the PS and cases fans that are connected. I built a system with this PS a couple of weeks ago and it works quite well. If you feel you need more power go for the True 380.

rb56

edit: You might want to check the reviews posted in the link.

 

[Gozu]

bump. 10:02 AM. more info is needed (especially about the ram)

 

[Amused]

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[TimeKeeper]

You do know a 17" LCD has about the same viewing area in compare to 19" CRT, right?

What I don't understand is that you going to spend $136 mobo, where you can get the D/E model for about half the price. (and G chip give no noticeable performance)
And you spend $156 for a PC2700 where most likely your 1.8a is not going to run more than 150FSB anyway. (PC2100 can handle that easily, my Crucial PC2100 is running 166Mhz w/out increasing voltage.)

Why don't you be nice to your eyes? Get a good 17" LCD not only reduce your visual strain but also will last you a long long time, instead spend on something that may no longer satisfied your need in 6 months?

This is my last min suggestion.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Gozu
I promise, bear with me on more day, and I won't annoy you with my questions for a long while.

I'm logged on Newegg and Googlegear as we speak and so far, here is what I have in my cart:

Newegg: Epox 4G4A+ $136

GoogleGear: P4 1.8A retail ($157)+ 512mb Corsair 2700 ($156) (FOR $20 MORE, I CAN GET 3200. AM I GOING TO NOTICE?)

The NEC 991SB monitor is out of stock at Newegg ($326) and I can find it at EMS computing for $285 but it seems EMS are very unreliable.

I'm trying to pick a decent (and silent) PSU but they are damn expensive! My first pick was a 400W but I am considering 350W now...suggestions? quotes? stores? PLEASE?

i'm not getting a hard drive, nor videocard, nor cd/cdr/dvd

My current budget is exactly $900

so far we have:

$900 -136 -156 - 157 = $451

So I still need a PSU and a monitor right now. And I don't want to waste too much on the PSU either, there is a long list of components I will have to buy later on.

Any questions, commentaries, flames. I'll be in front of my computer for the hours to come.

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I think I pretty much covered all the possibilities here

I will be eagerly awaiting for your comments and suggestions. thanks in advance.

Just a quickie, are you gonna be pairing that tha GF2MX with that new p4 rig....

it will be Cryiiiiiiiiiiiiing for power

 

[Gozu]

arghhh, goddamit. now i'm having second thoughts about the motherboard and the memory. (the psu problem is solved though)

 

[Wolfsraider]

get your monitor locally at a mom and pop shop.
used 21 inch hp monitors can be had (seattle) for 210.00
and that would leave you money left over for ?
17 an 19 inch are even lower and can save you even more plus you can see the monitor hooked up and judge the visual quality yourself.

your call hope this helps
mike

 

[Gozu]

Hey! keep replying! I'm not done here. EXACTLY what kind of ram do i have to get? are all pc2700 by kingston/crucia/corsair the same? what about cas? cls? that kinda stuff. don't let me hanging!

and what about the mobo? everyone is telling me somthing different #%@$#@#$!!!!!!! make up your mind! I need sound 6.1/lan onboard. and it needs to be good for overclocking. it can't be THAAAAAT hard to pick one *^%&%#^$#%$# mobo!!!!!!!!!

 

[John]

Get the PC3200 for more headroom if you overclock and utilize the 3:4 or 4:5 memory ratio.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Gozu
Hey! keep replying! I'm not done here. EXACTLY what kind of ram do i have to get? are all pc2700 by kingston/crucia/corsair the same? what about cas? cls? that kinda stuff. don't let me hanging!

and what about the mobo? everyone is telling me somthing different <a href="mailto:#%@$#@#$">#%@$#@#$</a>!!!!!!! make up your mind! I need sound 6.1/lan onboard. and it needs to be good for overclocking. it can't be THAAAAAT hard to pick one *^%&%#^$#%$# mobo!!!!!!!!!

I would stick with that 4g4a... its a sweet board...STABLE, Overclocks like some kind of monster , and has some nice features....

Good Luck...

Bryan.

 

[rb56]

Looks like you have the makings of one sweet system.

 

[WarCon]

I really like my 4G4A+ and I am sure that memory (512 samsung) will be more than fine.