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Well, I'm in the process of building another computer. Aren't we all? Tell me what you guys think.

Case : IN WIN S-Series S564
Mobo : Epox 8RDA+ $83
CPU : AMD XP1700+ TBred B $49, I may go with a Barton 2500+ IF money allows $89.
RAM : Some Kind of PC3200 w/Silver Heat Spreaders $89-$120
HSF : Tt Volcano 9 CoolMod $Free *won at the lan*
Vid Card : Ti4400 $105 (Thanx Ed)
HD : 80GB Maxtor 7200RPM w/3yr Warantee $74
CD-RW : LiteOn 52x24x52 $46 Black
DVD : $30 Black Slot Load $54
Silver Roudned Cables : $2.79x2

Is there anything I'm leaving out? Anybody know where I can get these things cheaper? I used price watch to find all my prices. What about the video card? I can't see splurging too much more than that, but I'd like to be able to enjoy some of the upcoming games at better res than 800x600 TIA eGo

didn't u win the inwin at the pca lan also?

Newegg.com has a LiteOn 52x32x52x for $44.99 shipped.

I've got an 8RDA+ in my new rig. NICE mobo - very happy with it.

Stay away from Geil. Their ram RARELY performs at rated speeds...stick with crucial or kingston/corsair instead. I'd also spend $50 more on the video card and get something much better..the 9700 non-pro. You can find it cheap here .

Originally posted by rogue
Stay away from Geil. Their ram RARELY performs at rated speeds...stick with crucial or kingston/corsair instead. I'd also spend $50 more on the video card and get something much better..the 9700 non-pro. You can find it cheap here .

I'll second that. Have read tons of bad stuff about the Geil ram and no good.

I won the case, and it's really nice.. I'll have to look around for more ram.. If I have to spend $30-$40 more for some good 3200 w/heat spreaders there's no way for me to go with the barton. As far as the video card, the one I'm looking at claims to be clocked at 400/400, and I really don't have the extra money to spend on one. If there is that much of a difference, I'll just spend less, and get another Saphire 9000 for $56 and wait to buy another video card like most others. eGo

I've a Ti4400 that can clock Ti4600 memory speeds if you're interested... $105 shipped.. saves you a lil' bit.

Anybody know if these can be found? Or even Black w/Aluminum fins? I'm fixing to do a google.. But if anybody knows a link off hand.. I'd appreciate it.. eGo


***edit*** I found some here'

http://www.jab-tech.com/catalog/product ... n_aoc.html

I'm looking to go with a black and silver theme for the entire case if you hasn't already guessed.. eGo I'm just trying to decide what color lights to put with it as there isn't much that won't "clash" in my opinion with the black and silver.. Though, I may not be putting a window in this case so it won't matter, just want it to look nice if I ever decide to.. Ya know? eGo

SVC carries the chrome fans