Upgrading two Computers ... what do you think of my choices?

[dud]

OK, I am in the process of upgrading 2 computers. I have tried to make some parts choices that would create a "fast" system yet would be reasonably priced. I need to replace 2 motherboards w/memory, 2 processors and 1 video board. Here are my choices:

Motherboard: Abit NF7-S rev 2.0 - $106.99 @ Newegg
Memory: Crucial PC 3200 256 meg DDR - $47.99 eac (2 per MB for a total of $95.80 per system)
Processor: AMD Athlon (Barton) XP 2500 retail - $91.00
Video Board: either an Nvidia 4200 of something like an ATI 9500/9600.


So what do you think? Can I get prices better at another place? What about the choice of motherboard? Any other recommendations? I am also VERY open to recommendation for the video board. I wanted to spend about $100 for the best I could get (but am open to suggestions).


Thanks ....

 

[new2AMD]

Originally posted by: dud
OK, I am in the process of upgrading 2 computers. I have tried to make some parts choices that would create a "fast" system yet would be reasonably priced. I need to replace 2 motherboards w/memory, 2 processors and 1 video board. Here are my choices:

Motherboard: Abit NF7-S rev 2.0 - $106.99 @ Newegg
Memory: Crucial PC 3200 256 meg DDR - $47.99 eac (2 per MB for a total of $95.80 per system)
Processor: AMD Athlon (Barton) XP 2500 retail - $91.00
Video Board: either an Nvidia 4200 of something like an ATI 9500/9600.


So what do you think? Can I get prices better at another place? What about the choice of motherboard? Any other recommendations? I am also VERY open to recommendation for the video board. I wanted to spend about $100 for the best I could get (but am open to suggestions).


Thanks ....

Looks good to me. What about getting a 512 stick of RAM so you can run dual channel later with a 2nd stick and have a gig of RAM.

 

[PanzerIV]

If you're NOT overclocking your choice of memory is a good one but that board and CPU are very good OCers. I say get some Corsair Extreme or Kingston HyperX and squeeze a little more performance out of them.

I would stick with buying from Newegg due to their fast delivery times and great RMA policies. Even if they are a little more sometimes I still shop with them because of their excellent reputation.

 

[Budmantom]

Genereal Hardware is where this should be.

 

[dud]

Thanks for the feedback. I use 256 now and cannot imagine needing more than 512 right now (for dual channel).

 

[Anubis]

just buy a 512 stick for each comp. dual channel dosesnt really do much on AMD boards. you will se a 3-5% performance increase and you will have to OC to get that

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Anubis
just buy a 512 stick for each comp. dual channel dosesnt really do much on AMD boards. you will se a 3-5% performance increase and you will have to OC to get that