3rd try at a comp build

blackhawk13 · 01-22-2006, 12:43 PM

Ok, so this is my 3rd try at a computer build heh. Now, I don't need it to be super good, just good enough to run Battlefield 2 without being choppy. Here are the parts:

Case/PSU: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT1150
Video Card: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT9557
CPU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...81&cid=CPU.791
Ram: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=ME1001
Mobo: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AS0478
HD: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=HA0080
Optical drive: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...023&cid=CR.184

So then, what I need to know is, will all these parts work with each other? And is it worth it to buy this? Or should I get different parts. Thank you.

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 01-22-2006, 01:11 PM

Your motherboard has like zero information. All it says is socket 478. I need to know what kind of ram slots it uses, what graphics slot it uses, ect.

Ryan

blackhawk13 · 01-22-2006, 01:17 PM

from www.asrock.com

Quote:

Socket 478 for Intel P4 processor
VIA P4M800 chipset

1. Supports FSB800MHz processor, Prescott
Ready and H-T Technology
2. 2 DDR DIMM slots, Supports DDR400/333/266
3. Hybrid Booster - ASRock safe overclocking Technology
4. SerialATA 1.5Gb/s, SATA HDD_Hotplug, RAID 0,1,JBOD
5. AGP8X, 5.1channel Audio, 10/100 Ethernet LAN
6. ASRock I/O Plus: 6 ready-to-use USB2.0 ports

Hope that helps

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FghtinIrshNvrDi · 01-22-2006, 01:53 PM

Then yes, you're good to go.

Ryan

AnthraX · 01-22-2006, 02:40 PM

Looks like it would work, but that stuff is kind of out dated.

fury36 · 01-22-2006, 05:59 PM

yeah, you should go with an AMD Processor...

Brtnboarder495 · 01-22-2006, 06:04 PM

At least go with the Intel LGA775 socket, socket 478 is outdated.

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 01-22-2006, 07:46 PM

it just needs to be good enough to run BF2 without being choppy.

Boys, I know it's easy to spend other people's money, but sometimes they have a budget and really DO feel like sticking to it.

Ryan

curtcheese64 · 01-22-2006, 08:16 PM

For like $10 more you could get an Athlon 64 3200 Venice which is faster than a socet 478 2.4Ghz P4, and for what you're paying for that Radeon 9550 you could have my 9800 pro which has the R360 core.

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 01-22-2006, 08:38 PM

you have to also consider the price of the motherboard. You see, when you upgrade something, often times there's more costs than just the difference in the price between two competing components.

Ryan

01-22-2006, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackhawk13 True Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 182	3rd try at a comp build Ok, so this is my 3rd try at a computer build heh. Now, I don't need it to be super good, just good enough to run Battlefield 2 without being choppy. Here are the parts: Case/PSU: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT1150 Video Card: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT9557 CPU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...81&cid=CPU.791 Ram: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=ME1001 Mobo: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AS0478 HD: http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=HA0080 Optical drive: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...023&cid=CR.184 So then, what I need to know is, will all these parts work with each other? And is it worth it to buy this? Or should I get different parts. Thank you.

01-22-2006, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	Your motherboard has like zero information. All it says is socket 478. I need to know what kind of ram slots it uses, what graphics slot it uses, ect. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

01-22-2006, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	Then yes, you're good to go. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

01-22-2006, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
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01-22-2006, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
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01-22-2006, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brtnboarder495 Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,287	At least go with the Intel LGA775 socket, socket 478 is outdated. __________________ FOR SALE: Thermaltake Tsunami ABIT P35 Pro Vista Ultimate OEM Samsung 740N Intel E6750 @ 3.2 ACF 7 Crucial Ballistix @ 800 eVGA 8800GT @ 700/2000 Raptor 74Gb NEC DVD-RW Corsair 520HX XP Pro WITH FREE Mouse, keyboard & headset

01-22-2006, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	it just needs to be good enough to run BF2 without being choppy. Boys, I know it's easy to spend other people's money, but sometimes they have a budget and really DO feel like sticking to it. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

01-22-2006, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
curtcheese64 Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 425	For like $10 more you could get an Athlon 64 3200 Venice which is faster than a socet 478 2.4Ghz P4, and for what you're paying for that Radeon 9550 you could have my 9800 pro which has the R360 core.

01-22-2006, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	you have to also consider the price of the motherboard. You see, when you upgrade something, often times there's more costs than just the difference in the price between two competing components. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

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