Will it work.... Will it be good

[X2sandman]

hey everyone, i am new to this messageboard. I am just gonna post the parts which i thought would make a good comp for myslef. I just wanted to check to make sure the parts were compadible and were a good choice for the money. Here is a list, any comments and suggestions will be great -Andrew

MSI K7T TURBO2 KT133A 266MHz FSB SOCKET A- RETAIL = $85 @ www.newegg.com

Gainward/Cardexpert GeForce 2 TITANIUM Ti / 500 XP, RETAIL = $139 @ www.newegg.com

MAXTOR 6L040J2 DIAMONDMAX PLUS D740X 40GB HDD 7200 rpm - OEM = $89 @ www.newegg.com

512MB SDRAM, PC133, 168-pin DIMM = $62 (+16% off anandtech.com users) www.crucial.com

Mircosoft Intelli Mouse Explorer =19.99 @ compusa (saw it in a add)

AOPEN CD-956 56x Black CDROM ? Retail = $30 @ www.newegg.com

AMD 1600+/266 FSB Athlon XP PROCESSOR CPU ? RETAIL = $139 @ www.newegg.com

Antec 1030B = $89 @ www.Directron.com

Dell quiet key 104 key = $10 @ www.directron.com

 

[murphy55d]

Kt133?

Go with the EPoX 8K7A(AMD 761) or 8KHA(KT266a) , the 7a is $92, and the HA is 105, which isnt too much more than what the MSI is. I have that board(7A) and I think it is very stable, has easy OC features, overall a very nice mobo. These are both DDR boards, so that will improve your performance as well. Just gotta switch out the SDRAM for some DDR.


btw welcome to the board.

 

[ojai00]

murphy55d make a good point of upgrading to a motherboard with DDR RAM. There is no point in getting an AthlonXP processor if your RAM is slow. AthlonXP works best with DDR RAM. IMO (in my opinion), I think that you should get a DVD-ROM instead of the CD-ROM. Hope this helps.

 

[Guilty]

The GeForce2 TI is a big mistake in my opinion. The GeForce3 TI 200 is only $40 more and has vastly more staying power.

As mentioned theres no reason not to go DDR and the Epox 8KHA+ is the favorite around here.

Everything else seems fine.

 

[X2sandman]

Thanks a lot, i will switch the mobo, and get DRR same insted of the SDRAM. I am not sure about the videocard though, i am still trying to decide on that -Andrew

 

[X2sandman]

EPoX 8K7A(AMD 761) = $105 @ www.newegg.com

Gainward/Cardexpert GeForce 2 TITANIUM Ti / 500 XP, RETAIL = $139 @ www.newegg.com

MAXTOR 6L040J2 DIAMONDMAX PLUS D740X 40GB HDD - OEM = $89 @ www.newegg.com

DDR PC2100 ? CL=2.5 ? Unbuffered ? Non-parity ? 2.5V ? 32Meg x 64 256 MB = $53.03

Mircosoft Intelli Mouse Explorer =19.99 @ compusa

AOPEN CD-956 56xB CDROM ? Retail = $30 @ www.newegg.com

AMD 1600+/266 FSB Athlon XP PROCESSOR CPU ? RETAIL = $139 @ www.newegg.com

Antec 1030B = $89 @ www.Directron.com

Dell quiet key 104 key = $10 @ www.directron.com




Hows this look?

 

[sandorski]

looks good

 

[Insane3D]

I would switch the mobo to the Epox 8KHA+...make sure it's the "+" model. Also, I would suggest the GF3 Ti 200 if you can afford it...not too much more and a much nicer card. Everything else looks great.

 

[thedarkwolf]

"Mircosoft Intelli Mouse Explorer =19.99 @ compusa"

Since your ordering just about everything else at newegg check out their mouse section. They have a corded logitech optical mouse for $12 OEM and they also have the Microsoft PS2 Intelli Mouse - OEM for $11. Not only are they cheaper but it would be more conveniant and save on shipping charges.

 

[X2sandman]

Thanks, as much as i would like the gf3 ti200, i am short on money as it is so i will have to get money off my dad or somthing. I think i will check out the mouses at newegg. -Andrew

 

[FlippyBoy]

everything looks real good, except for the suggestions above. i would seriously consider a motherboard with the kt266a chipset (8kha+) and for 40 bucks more, a gf3 ti200. there's a huge difference, and you will be happier in the long run.

 

[ChrisADuffy]

Get the G3 Ti 200 and you won't be remorseful later on, trust me. Gainward card at newegg is $179 I believe.