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My computer set-up, need help
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XxWTFxX
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24. July 2004 @ 14:43 |
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hey,
Alright, so after some research and asking some people, I've come up with this set-up for my next computer...please tell me what you think, and if I should change anything.
Processor - Athlon-64 3200+ with 512kb cache
Motherboard - ASUS "K8N-E Deluxe"
Memory - Corsair 1 GB XMS (DDR400, pc-3200)
HDD - 120 GB 7200 RPM with 8mb cache
Graphics card - Radeon 9800 Pro (I can't change this)
Optical drives - lite-on 167 DVD-ROM
Case - Scorpio 668 Full Tower, Aluminum
I think that's about it. What do you guys think? Without including the price for the hdd or the graphics card (I already have these), I got up to a price of $862.97, shipping included.
What do you guys think I should change?
Thanks
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24. July 2004 @ 17:12 |
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I think you're off to a very good start, myself.
The A64's are very respectable processors.
Praetor knows more about AMD/Asus boards so he can probably give you a more informed opinion of your motherboard selection.
Corsair is great memory and a GB of it is even better.
Nice big hard drive, 8MB cache is great.
The 9800 Pro is a great card, I've been extremely happy with mine.
As far as I'm concerned, Lite-On makes the best DVD ROMs to be had.
That case should give you plenty of room for extra drives and so forth as well as plenty of fans for good cooling. It is a bit too much "bling bling" for my old self but if suits your tastes then stick with it :)
Any plans for a burner?
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Praetor
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24. July 2004 @ 17:52 |
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The mobo you've got there is the Socket754 ... make sure your proc is a Socket754 one. Of course, you might be interested to know that the Socket754s have been phased out by AMD in favor of the Socket939 chips. I have a similar setup in the Official Budget Conscious Computer thread with a Socket939 for a bit more than you've spec'd there :)
All in all, a VERY good job matching parts and prices. :)
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XxWTFxX
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24. July 2004 @ 18:43 |
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haha yes! I can finally match parts now, thanks for all the help.
And yes, my processor is a socket754
I think I'll just go with the socket754s until my processor becomes the bottleneck, which should take a while. By then, I'll throw out my socket 754 proc&mobo and get a set of 939s.
Thanks :)
EDIT: If I do get a burner, which one should I get? I don't think I can spend too much money on one though...
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Praetor
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24. July 2004 @ 20:34 |
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Quote:
I think I'll just go with the socket754s until my processor becomes the bottleneck, which should take a while. By then, I'll throw out my socket 754 proc&mobo and get a set of 939s.
Good strategy :)
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If I do get a burner, which one should I get? I don't think I can spend too much money on one though...
CDRW: Asus 523252 or LiteOn 523252
DVD: Pioneer 107
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XxWTFxX
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24. July 2004 @ 20:48 |
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I have the lite-on 523252 on my current computer. Got it for free due to rebates :)
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Praetor
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24. July 2004 @ 20:56 |
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Then you're set to go, a solid drive that one is :)
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26. July 2004 @ 16:24 |
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You can't go wrong with the choices you have made with the key area's processor,memory and hard drive covered with good products.Can't see anything wrong with any of your choices to be honest so go make yourself a great pc.
John179
i9 9900K CPU,ASUS MAXIMUS XI HERO Mobo, Fractal R6 Case,
Corsair H115I ,Corsair RM Series 850W psu,
RTX 3080 Ti ,Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB 1TB Intel SSD 660p Series,1TB M.2 ,36TB Seagate HD,19TB Ext, LG BH16NS40 BD-RW,Creative Sound Blaster Zx 116dB Sound Card, Acer Predator XB321HK 32inch 4K Monitor, 2TB PS4
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26. July 2004 @ 16:27 |
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Ps hope you have a nice monitor to go with this lot
Processor - Athlon-64 3200+ with 512kb cache
Motherboard - ASUS "K8N-E Deluxe"
Memory - Corsair 1 GB XMS (DDR400, pc-3200)
HDD - 120 GB 7200 RPM with 8mb cache
Graphics card - Radeon 9800 Pro (I can't change this)
Optical drives - lite-on 167 DVD-ROM
Case - Scorpio 668 Full Tower, Aluminum
John179
i9 9900K CPU,ASUS MAXIMUS XI HERO Mobo, Fractal R6 Case,
Corsair H115I ,Corsair RM Series 850W psu,
RTX 3080 Ti ,Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB 1TB Intel SSD 660p Series,1TB M.2 ,36TB Seagate HD,19TB Ext, LG BH16NS40 BD-RW,Creative Sound Blaster Zx 116dB Sound Card, Acer Predator XB321HK 32inch 4K Monitor, 2TB PS4
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rocos
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26. July 2004 @ 17:04 |
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26. July 2004 @ 17:49 |
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Good but happy with what ive got for the time being
John179
i9 9900K CPU,ASUS MAXIMUS XI HERO Mobo, Fractal R6 Case,
Corsair H115I ,Corsair RM Series 850W psu,
RTX 3080 Ti ,Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB 1TB Intel SSD 660p Series,1TB M.2 ,36TB Seagate HD,19TB Ext, LG BH16NS40 BD-RW,Creative Sound Blaster Zx 116dB Sound Card, Acer Predator XB321HK 32inch 4K Monitor, 2TB PS4
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