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how's my system config im gonna get?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 4:23 am
by knightofnee1112
what do u guys think? i still havent the money to buy it (after bout 2 months ) but after swapping the configuration several times i think i have a good comp.
Lian Li pc 60 Chassis
PS: amd aproved 350W power supply (ATX)
DFI mobo w/ kt266A chipset built-in sound UDMA/100 controler
AMD XP 1800+
512MB pc2100 DDR
60GIG 7200RPM HDD
ATI redeon 8500
10/100 CAT 5 networkign card
52X cdrom
Vantec CCK 6035D Copper Heatsink (
http://www.highspeedpc.com/item68.htm )
i can build this for about $800 good deal?
anything that will make this computer better but cheaper, let me know
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 11:58 am
by TruckStuff
What OS are you planning on using? Unless you are running NT or some flavor of Linux, I wouldn't send that much on memory. It really won't serve a purpose on a Win9x/ME system.
And in 2 months that system will be obsolete.
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 12:19 pm
by JMan
I'd say you should keep that amount of RAM. What OS are you running?
The onboard sound on that motherboard is probably fine for light music listening and general use, but I wouldn't recommend it for anything else. Go for a Santa Cruz, SB Live!, Acoustic Edge, Audigy, or a cheaper card. Anything would be a good upgrade over the onboard.
Also, do you really need that nice case? That's definitely an area where you could save money, but if you really want it, go for it.
Good burners can be had for cheap now, as can DVD drives. If you want either, Lite-On makes two of the best burners, and the fastest DVD drive (though Pioneer makes nice slot-loaders).
Here are some links for deals and good prices:
http://www.bensbargains.net
http://www.f4twallet.com (replace the 4 with an a)
http://www.gotapex.com
http://www.techbargains.com
http://www.newegg.com
Good luck
JMan
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 7:19 pm
by knightofnee1112
I plan to put Slackware/DOS (duel boot) on the computer.
I don't need a burner i've got a burner on this system, i don't use the burner much anyway, its a waste of my $70 for a new 24X10X40.
I need a half a gig of ram becouse i compile halflife maps and things like that. the soundcard i have to hear it before i think of an upgrade.
what case do u recemend for overclocking?!
keep in mind that i have a low buget ($850) so its not like i can get much better then this.
guess if i got a cheaper chassis i could get a 1900 XP
2 months what part of my computer would be obsolite? its all a little outa date anyway.