Building my own, what do you guys think

ASliceOfTom · 08-13-2005, 07:09 PM

My current computer, ive built, rebuilt, taken things out, put stuff back in, almost cut my finger off on the damned CPU fans, changed RAM, Video Card, HD's, messed with stuff I probably shouldnt have messed with, well you get the idea. I know how to work with a computer once I open the case (especially this one). Howwwweevver, ive been out of the loop for a while. Im sure you guys know that when you take a few months off of pc knowledge, everything you know gets wiped out since the technology advances so fast.

My current is this:
AMD Athlon 1400
512 Megs of Ram
500 W Power Supply
Radeon 9700 Pro 128 MB AGP
1 x 40 gig HD
1 x 80 gig HD
Win XP Home
Cant remember the rest offhand. This computer is like 4-5 years old.

Im in need of an upgrade soon, but dont want to spend all too much. I already have a monitor for myself. I was looking through newegg, and put very rough PC togeather quickly. This is where I may need some help as I may made a mistake or two. ****, im not even logged into newegg right now, thats how quickly I tapped one togeather to get an estimate.

CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16811144076 - Comes with 420 W powersupply. If I really need, I can swap my 500 one and that 420 one.

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16813131517 - Im not too sure about this. It seems fine, but meh. Could I go cheaper? The MOBO and Processor was a combo deal at newegg.

PROCESSOR: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16819103535 - I kinda wanna stick with AMD here. I dont tihnk I need much higher then the 3200+, **** I could go with the 3000+ but that one didnt have a discount combo with the MOBO.

WINDOWS XP HOME: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16837102151

VIDEO CARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814125156 - Im an ATI guy right now, but Ive heard good things about the 6600 GT

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820145440 - 1 GIG.

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16822135106 - I plan on swapping my other 80 gig one to add to this for a total of 160. I dont need too much space, 160 is enough.

NETWORK CARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16833180004

Things im missing: Keyboard, mouse, obviousley. I can find those things on my own. I dont know anything about Soundcards, so could use a good recommendation here. Anything else im missing? I have a monitor also.

This comes out to be roughly 800 dollars. Im a little unsure if thats a good or bad price. Doesn't seem too bad.

What do you guys think? What kind of soundcard will work? Do I have anything that wont work with eachother and do you have any recommendations?

Most of these parts got typically 5/5 stars with a good amount of ratings.

Thanks.

Edit: Also, the case has a 20 pin connector, but the MOBO uses a 24. I read somewhere that it isnt a big deal, is it?

Edit 2: Updated links:
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144076

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106

Network Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180004

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125156

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819103535

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16813131517

Flanker · 08-13-2005, 07:42 PM

Your links are all broken, atleast I can't see them. It looks ok from what you put in your comments. If you're buying from Newegg, you can be sure to get bottom-line prices, so I gues its all good. What are you going to be doing with this PC?

For the pin connector, you can get a 20pin -> 24pin attachment, but it IS a bit of a hassle.

ASliceOfTom · 08-13-2005, 07:48 PM

Ack sorry. Here are the updated links:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144076

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106

Network Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180004

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125156

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819103535

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16813131517

Let me know if those links don't work. Thanks

Mostley this PC will be used for Gaming, and then ofcourse, everyday computer wear and tear.

Flanker · 08-13-2005, 08:22 PM

Looks good, if you're worried about the mobo, don't be, its one of the best. Ofcourse there are always issues with motherboards, but that is to be expected.

Since you're missing the keyboard and mouse and sound card, could you tell me how much you want to spend for them, and are you looking for a specific color?

ASliceOfTom · 08-13-2005, 08:29 PM

Im all disorientated when it comes to color. The case im getting is black. My current 21 inch CRT OLDSCHOOL (lol) monitor is an offcolor white, same with my mouse. My keyboard, however is black.

Since the case im getting now is black, and my beloved monitor is white, its basically a toss up between the two. Any keyboard will do for me. ****, I probably have a spare one laying around. As for a mouse, I was looking at the Logitech MX 510 mouse.

As for soundcard, im totally clueless. I dont know how much a good one runs for and how much a crappy one runs for.

BTW: Thanks for the quick replies

Actually, I also think that MOBO comes with an onboard ethernet port.

damasta55r · 08-13-2005, 08:42 PM

Don;t really need a sound card, but the creative sound blaster audigy 2 zs regular or value card would do you fine.

Trotter · 08-13-2005, 10:22 PM

Yes, it has an ethernet port, so you don't need the network card.

For a monitor, check this one out:

Balance 19" LCD Monitor with DVI input & DVI Cable Included
$298.72

Quote:

# 19" LCD monitor
# DVI digital link, DVI and VGA cable included
# 500:1 contrast ratio
# Reaction time (Tr/tech forums) 15ms/10ms
# Brightness 250 cd/m
# 1280 x 1024 resolution
# 0.296 pixel pitch
# Digital interface
# 2.5W x 2 speakers
# 56-75Hz frequency
# AC 100V-AC 240V
# 50W power consumption
# Standard 100 mm wall mount
# 13 lbs. weight
# 50,000 hour lamp life
# View angle, R/L/U/D ( CR ?10) 85? / 85? / 85? / 85?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3321518

Flanker · 08-13-2005, 11:13 PM

Ooh, pretty.

Rich M · 08-16-2005, 11:16 AM

See someone else noticed you have a gigbit ethernet onboard, why would you buy a 100 pci card as well?
Don't buy a cheap case with a cheap psu in it, that has got to be crap.
Buy a separate psu and save the heartaches.

DJ-CHRIS · 08-16-2005, 11:27 AM

About the mobo, it is FAR from one of the best.

The motherboard is flaky and unreliable. I recomend a DFI Lanparty Ultra-D / SLI-DR

08-13-2005, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ASliceOfTom Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12	Building my own, what do you guys think My current computer, ive built, rebuilt, taken things out, put stuff back in, almost cut my finger off on the damned CPU fans, changed RAM, Video Card, HD's, messed with stuff I probably shouldnt have messed with, well you get the idea. I know how to work with a computer once I open the case (especially this one). Howwwweevver, ive been out of the loop for a while. Im sure you guys know that when you take a few months off of pc knowledge, everything you know gets wiped out since the technology advances so fast. My current is this: AMD Athlon 1400 512 Megs of Ram 500 W Power Supply Radeon 9700 Pro 128 MB AGP 1 x 40 gig HD 1 x 80 gig HD Win XP Home Cant remember the rest offhand. This computer is like 4-5 years old. Im in need of an upgrade soon, but dont want to spend all too much. I already have a monitor for myself. I was looking through newegg, and put very rough PC togeather quickly. This is where I may need some help as I may made a mistake or two. **, im not even logged into newegg right now, thats how quickly I tapped one togeather to get an estimate. CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16811144076 - Comes with 420 W powersupply. If I really need, I can swap my 500 one and that 420 one. MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16813131517 - Im not too sure about this. It seems fine, but meh. Could I go cheaper? The MOBO and Processor was a combo deal at newegg. PROCESSOR: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16819103535 - I kinda wanna stick with AMD here. I dont tihnk I need much higher then the 3200+, ** I could go with the 3000+ but that one didnt have a discount combo with the MOBO. WINDOWS XP HOME: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16837102151 VIDEO CARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814125156 - Im an ATI guy right now, but Ive heard good things about the 6600 GT RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820145440 - 1 GIG. HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16822135106 - I plan on swapping my other 80 gig one to add to this for a total of 160. I dont need too much space, 160 is enough. NETWORK CARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16833180004 Things im missing: Keyboard, mouse, obviousley. I can find those things on my own. I dont know anything about Soundcards, so could use a good recommendation here. Anything else im missing? I have a monitor also. This comes out to be roughly 800 dollars. Im a little unsure if thats a good or bad price. Doesn't seem too bad. What do you guys think? What kind of soundcard will work? Do I have anything that wont work with eachother and do you have any recommendations? Most of these parts got typically 5/5 stars with a good amount of ratings. Thanks. Edit: Also, the case has a 20 pin connector, but the MOBO uses a 24. I read somewhere that it isnt a big deal, is it? Edit 2: Updated links: Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144076 HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106 Network Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180004 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125156 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819103535 MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16813131517

08-13-2005, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-13-2005, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Flanker Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,379	Your links are all broken, atleast I can't see them. It looks ok from what you put in your comments. If you're buying from Newegg, you can be sure to get bottom-line prices, so I gues its all good. What are you going to be doing with this PC? For the pin connector, you can get a 20pin -> 24pin attachment, but it IS a bit of a hassle.

08-13-2005, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
ASliceOfTom Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12	Ack sorry. Here are the updated links: Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144076 HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822135106 Network Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180004 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125156 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819103535 MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16813131517 Let me know if those links don't work. Thanks Mostley this PC will be used for Gaming, and then ofcourse, everyday computer wear and tear.

08-13-2005, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flanker Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,379	Looks good, if you're worried about the mobo, don't be, its one of the best. Ofcourse there are always issues with motherboards, but that is to be expected. Since you're missing the keyboard and mouse and sound card, could you tell me how much you want to spend for them, and are you looking for a specific color?

08-13-2005, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
ASliceOfTom Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12	Im all disorientated when it comes to color. The case im getting is black. My current 21 inch CRT OLDSCHOOL (lol) monitor is an offcolor white, same with my mouse. My keyboard, however is black. Since the case im getting now is black, and my beloved monitor is white, its basically a toss up between the two. Any keyboard will do for me. ****, I probably have a spare one laying around. As for a mouse, I was looking at the Logitech MX 510 mouse. As for soundcard, im totally clueless. I dont know how much a good one runs for and how much a crappy one runs for. BTW: Thanks for the quick replies Actually, I also think that MOBO comes with an onboard ethernet port.

08-13-2005, 11:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flanker Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,379	Ooh, pretty.

08-16-2005, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rich M Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14	See someone else noticed you have a gigbit ethernet onboard, why would you buy a 100 pci card as well? Don't buy a cheap case with a cheap psu in it, that has got to be crap. Buy a separate psu and save the heartaches.

08-16-2005, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
DJ-CHRIS Lord Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,060	About the mobo, it is FAR from one of the best. The motherboard is flaky and unreliable. I recomend a DFI Lanparty Ultra-D / SLI-DR