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Chris516
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4. February 2006 @ 20:53 |
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SypherTek
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5. February 2006 @ 02:59 |
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looks ok to me, all apart from the case and PSU thats exactly the same as the system im planning on getting soon
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The_OGS
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5. February 2006 @ 08:25 |
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Yes, I build affordable power-systems like this, using A64 3000+
They are inexpensive, and are quite a shock to someone used to a Pentium3 or a Celeron etc.
All the performance is in the new architecture - the integrated dual-channel memory controller, and the fast HyperTransfer FSB.
Whether 3000+ ($189) or 4000+ ($400) is not huge - even the 3000+ owner is grinning happily :^)
System looks okay; good powersupply, okay memory. Motherboard okay, has good-quality onboard video (nVidia) plus empty PCI Express x16 slot.
Amazing rig for the money, or what?
Yeesh - no wonder, there's no money in Hardware anymore (not like the 1990's LoL)
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Chris516
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5. February 2006 @ 11:23 |
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looks ok to me, all apart from the case and PSU thats exactly the same as the system im planning on getting soon
Thats cool, I like the Thermaltake Tsunami Case better because it is a little cheaper than some cases and it comes with 3 fans :).I was concidering maybe uprading to the AMD 3500+ or the 4000 depending on what my budget allows.It is amazing the quality and speed you can get in a system if you build it insted of buying retail.
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5. February 2006 @ 11:42 |
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That looks like a good system if its what you want. Personally (just an opinion) I would look into something bigger than a micro board cause I want more than 2 PCI slots. If thats all you need, then more power to you.
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Chris516
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5. February 2006 @ 12:04 |
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That looks like a good system if its what you want. Personally (just an opinion) I would look into something bigger than a micro board cause I want more than 2 PCI slots. If thats all you need, then more power to you.
That is true, at this moment I need two pci slots but as I get closer to buying it I will find another one with more pci slots.
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Chris516
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5. February 2006 @ 12:27 |
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5. February 2006 @ 18:45 |
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Do you really need a window to see inside of your PC? Also cut out all the options with a LCD or light connected to then as it will cost you more money.
Question, How often do you look inside you computer? Me, never and I am a fanatic. That is all just a dog and pony show for them to get you to buy their cases. Is plexie glass gonna help it cool? Is you staring at it cooling it? If so go for it if not then why waste the money. Also if you are loking at upgrading buy a AMD X2 any model will do.
Oh by the way go with at least 2GB if you don't want to upgrade in the near future
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Chris516
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5. February 2006 @ 20:46 |
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That is true. I wasn't really getting it for the window it was just a plus. Also that is why I posted on here. I still have a month and a 1/2 to 2 months untill I will have the money to buy all of it.So thats why I came here for more ideas and sugestions on what I should and shouldn't buy.
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Chris516
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6. February 2006 @ 00:52 |
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6. February 2006 @ 11:06 |
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Hey!!! That board has more than 2 PCI slots, I'm used to people going against my suggestions. This is rare territory, here.
Seriously though, that looks like a good setup too. As long as you get a quality 939 mobo & AMD, everything else will fall in place.
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Chris516
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17. February 2006 @ 00:12 |
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17. February 2006 @ 00:42 |
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Well i wouldnt go with that graphics card i would go with a pci-e graphics card for future upgradablity, but that would mean a new motherboard as well like the Asus A8N-32 or something along those lines, and a Nvidia 6800 for the graphics card or something like that, this will improve gaming alot.
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
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17. February 2006 @ 11:15 |
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I agree with wdowsing in the fact that in this day and age I don't see a reason to build your own with an AGP board. Even most newer pre-builts at the "big box stores" have an PCI-E slot. I'm not going to steer you towards a specific one, I'm still happy with my current rig and haven't researched the options much, but it looks like you know your way aroung NewEgg so just search using that as a filter. You said
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so I don't have to upgrade that much(if at all)within the next 3-5 years
if the most most basic pc at Best Buy has that slot you might look into it. You went this far, and its not a big price leap(the difference between 2 types of board) unless you go top shelf.
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