View Full Version : I need help buying a motherboard and a video card!!!
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 12:10 AM
:cool: Hi, well im building a computer for someone and the person will only use the computer to go on the internet, msn, qq and watch (dvds/movies etc.) she wont play games
so i need help choosing a motherboard either from www.anitec.ca or www.ncix.com
should i get this motherboard with built in sound and video? will the built-in video card be good enough?
http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=849&mcid=5
or should i get a seperate motherboard and video card like this?
M/B ==> http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=2814&mcid=5
VIDEO CARD ==> http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=803&mcid=24
p.s I need a motherboard that supports Pentium 4 socket 478
(Prefer brand ASUS M/B and ATI SAPPHIRE VIDEO CARDS) :shifty:
Thnxs!!! :)
Peerzy
03-04-2005, 12:26 AM
Personally i would get an AMD, there cheaper, provide the same proformance and are in alot of peoples opinions better. Go for something like 2000+ Amd, 512mb ram, FX5200 (Video Card), maybe get a good audio card if its for DVD's. Also a Nec DVD writer foir like $50.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 12:28 AM
Personally i would get an AMD, there cheaper, provide the same proformance and are in alot of peoples opinions better. Go for something like 2000+ Amd, 512mb ram, FX5200 (Video Card), maybe get a good audio card if its for DVD's. Also a Nec DVD writer foir like $50.
about that, the person im building the computer for specially requested for a pentium 4 cpu lol... ;) so i have to get a P4 CPU
Peerzy
03-04-2005, 12:30 AM
There like $100 more expensive for the same proformance, point them to this thread when you next see them, almost all members here will agree with me when i say unless you are buying a 3.4Ghz P4 with teh new HT support Pentiums are just a waist of money.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 12:33 AM
lol ok but is the mobo with the built in sound and video good enough to watch dvds?
lol ok but is the mobo with the built in sound and video good enough to watch dvds?
Yes it is, get an NFORCE chipset mobo.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 01:17 AM
Yes it is, get an nfocre chipset mobo.
whats that? :blink:
sry i ment "Nforce" its kinda hard for me explain
tesco
03-04-2005, 01:58 AM
it's the brand of the chip on the motherboard (nforce).
i agree that an amd would be better (cheaper for same performance).
that onboard video woould work fine, or a geforce 4 mx 440 or beforece fx 5200 would be fine.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 02:24 AM
it's the brand of the chip on the motherboard (nforce).
i agree that an amd would be better (cheaper for same performance).
that onboard video woould work fine, or a geforce 4 mx 440 or beforece fx 5200 would be fine.
so the when the video/dvd is playing, it wont loose quality or be laggy, right?
so the when the video/dvd is playing, it wont loose quality or be laggy, right?
well if you watchin a dvd/video or what not it will be fine.
bigdawgfoxx
03-04-2005, 02:34 AM
Well he wont be able to get an nforce chipset...
The onboard should be ok.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 03:06 AM
ok thnxs for your opinions everyone! im gonna go with the m/b then.
cow_dung
03-04-2005, 04:49 AM
Ok, so here's my final computer components:
CPU
1] Intel Pentium 4 2.4A GHz (Prescott) - 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB (Retail)
$165.00
CASE
2] NGEAR TK-6800B 18IN CASE BLACK 350W W/ SIDE USB
$47.73
KEYBOARD
3] IONE SCORPIUS-P16 MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD PS/2 SILVER BLACK
$8.63
CD-RW COMBO DRIVE
4] LITEON 52X32X52X16 CDRW-DVD COMBO DRIVE BLACK W/ SW OEM
$52.50
SPEAKERS
5] Edifier R102 2.1 Speaker System (Black)
$29.00
LCD MONITER
6] BenQ FP767-V2 (Black/Silver) 17 " TFT-LCD 16ms, 500:1, Speakers, VGA
$279.95* 50 rebate $329.95
FLOPPY DRIVE
7] 1.44MB BLACK 3.5IN FLOPPY DRIVE
$10.12
RAM
8] Samsung 512MB (PC-3200) DDR400 (OEM)
$75.95
HARD DRIVE
9] Samsung SpinPoint P 80GB - 7200RPM, 2MB Cache, ATA133 (OEM)
$68.95
MOUSE
10] Logitech Optical Mouse PS/2 (OEM)
$7.50
MOTHERBOARD
11] ASUS P4P800-VM I865G S478 MATX DUAL DDR AGP 3PCI SATA VIDEO SOUND LAN MOTHERBOARD
$127.65
WEBCAM
12] PowerData USB PC Webcam w/ LED Light
$25.00
Total $1083.32
good? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Virtualbody1234
03-04-2005, 12:10 PM
A suggestion: Replace the combo drive with a DVD burner.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=1
cow_dung
03-05-2005, 05:31 AM
A suggestion: Replace the combo drive with a DVD burner.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=1
oh about that, the friend im building for dosent know how to burn dvds and she won't be doing any kind of burning except watching dvds :shifty:
so everythings ok then :)
Virtualbody1234
03-05-2005, 05:48 AM
Still should get the DVD burner. It's very little difference in price ($9.50) and the ability to store data on 4.7 GB media is great for backups not just movies.
Once there is a DVD burner available to use then learning about how to use it is only a small step.
cow_dung
03-05-2005, 06:21 AM
Still should get the DVD burner. It's very little difference in price ($9.50) and the ability to store data on 4.7 GB media is great for backups not just movies.
Once there is a DVD burner available to use then learning about how to use it is only a small step.
does newegg ship to vancouver, british coloumbia, canada?
Virtualbody1234
03-05-2005, 06:41 AM
That same burner must be available in your area too. Check local computer stores.
cow_dung
03-06-2005, 07:42 AM
oh i was wondering those the motherboard i posted have a modem plugin thing
the thing where you put the internet cable in? srry i dont know what its call....:blushing:
what is it call anyways?
http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=849&mcid=5
Virtualbody1234
03-06-2005, 02:35 PM
Are you talking about ethernet (high speed internet)?
If so...
LAN
Intel 10/100 Mbps LAN
Local Area Network.
cow_dung
03-07-2005, 04:25 AM
Are you talking about ethernet (high speed internet)?
If so...
Local Area Network.
oh yeah that's what its call lol :blushing: ty
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