ooh didnt see that...hmm...so should i not get that then? the next seagate IDE with 8mb buffer is 120 GB and $91
ooh didnt see that...hmm...so should i not get that then? the next seagate IDE with 8mb buffer is 120 GB and $91
First choose what motherboard and processor you want to get, then you will know if u want the sata drive or an ide drive.(if the motherboard supporets sata, go with it, if not, then don't...)Originally posted by XxKrNxStyLeZxX@1 July 2004 - 21:48
ooh didnt see that...hmm...so should i not get that then? the next seagate IDE with 8mb buffer is 120 GB and $91
oh ok...can you please answer thsi for me?
i found the AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton" for almost $100 cheaper.
but howcome the front side bus and frequency are so much lower? doesnt this mean they're slower?
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
GHz is NOT a valid way to compare a CPU.
For what your friend wants to do an AMD chip will be just fine.
"I am the one who knocks."- Heisenberg
IF he wants to spend around $1000 buy a 2500XP with an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe, with 2X512MB of ram..from corsair or mushkin..get some good stuff, then buy an ATI X800XT PE and that should be under $1000, I think. If not get 2X256MB of ram lol it would be an awesome computer.
[SIZE=1]AMD 4200 X2 @ 2.65Ghz, ASRock 939-VSTA
1.75GB PC3200, 2 X 160GB Seagate w/ 8MB Buffer
HIS Radeon X800 Pro, Antec Super Lanboy Aluminum
thats 1000 for the comp and the LCD...
ok ok i guess ill go with the AMD. Now can someone tell me which one to pick?
ASUS "A7N8X-X" nForce2 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL (limit 3 per customer)
- Specifications -
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 400 + MCP
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266/200(Non-ECC,unbuffered) Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2, 1xCOM, 1xLPT,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4), 1xLAN, Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6CH w/ built in HP amplifier
Onboard LAN: Integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY 10/100Mbps
Form Factor: ATX
$70
ASUS "A7N8X" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL(New Version, now support AMD Barton 400MHz)
- Specifications -
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual Channel un-buffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP PRO/8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6CH w/ built in HP amplifier
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps
Form Factor: ATX
$82
ASUS "A7N8X-VM/400" nForce2 IGP Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
- Specifications -
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron Processors
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 IGP + MCP
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM support Dual Channel DDR333/266 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 3x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,1xVGA,1xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard Video: GeForce4 MX GPU + TV Encoder
Onboard LAN: Realtek 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Form Factor: microATX
$84
ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
- Specifications -
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266/200MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xLPT,1xCOM,2xLAN,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8201BL 10/100Mbps + Marvell 88E8001 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA by Silicon Image Sil3112A, RAID 0/1
Form Factor: ATX
$99
---------------------------------------------
and the processor will be
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
(limit 5 per customer)
- Specifications -
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
$80
ok the AMD will save at least $110....now for the cases and power supply...and fan.....can someome suggest me a good case + power supply + fan? should i buy separately or as a bundle...thx for the help again everybody
x800xt to play NFSU and watch DVDsOriginally posted by bigdawgfoxx@1 July 2004 - 22:10
IF he wants to spend around $1000 buy a 2500XP with an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe, with 2X512MB of ram..from corsair or mushkin..get some good stuff, then buy an ATI X800XT PE and that should be under $1000, I think. If not get 2X256MB of ram lol it would be an awesome computer.
1gig of ram.
He'd be better off going with a nice 17" or 19" LCD with the money he saves from not buying 1gig of ram and not buying an x800xt.
edit: XxKrNxStyLeZxX, go with the deluxe of that board if you can afford it.
or, a better option (some say it has more features than teh asus boards) is the abit NF7-S, or a cheaper alternative, also good, is the gigabyte 7N400L pro.
You want the last one- the "deluxe".
It has excellent on-board sound and supports SATA.
Buy your case and PSU separately...that way you know what your getting.
Too many "combos" have dodgy, no-name PSUs included.
Buy the "retail" Barton and use the supplied AMD heatsink.
If you wish, you can cheaply add an 80mm fan to the sink and increase it's performance.
"I am the one who knocks."- Heisenberg
hmm...ok now it is
ABIT "NF7-S" nForce2 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
**NON-REFUNDABLE ITEM.Warranty is provided through product Manufacturer Only! (limit 1 per customer)
- Specifications -
Supported CPU: AMD Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP Processors
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 SPP + MCP-T
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR333/266 Max 3GB, 2x DIMM for DDR400 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,2xCOM,1xLPT,SPDIF Out,6xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: nVIDIA SoundStorm APU(Dolby 5.1) + 6-Channel AC97 CODEC
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: 2 Ports
Form Factor: ATX
$82
VS.
the deluxe....
i guess ill just pick a case that looks good and look at the other power supply thread and pick that. Can someone tell me of a good fan that is quiet but is still effective? My fan right now is so freaking loud...it annoys me greatly...
oh and should i be looking at 400 watt PSU or 300 or...what?
x800xt to play NFSU and watch DVDsOriginally posted by ROSSCO_2004+1 July 2004 - 21:33--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ROSSCO_2004 @ 1 July 2004 - 21:33)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigdawgfoxx@1 July 2004 - 22:10
IF he wants to spend around $1000 buy a 2500XP with an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe, with 2X512MB of ram..from corsair or mushkin..get some good stuff, then buy an ATI X800XT PE and that should be under $1000, I think. If not get 2X256MB of ram lol it would be an awesome computer.
1gig of ram.
He'd be better off going with a nice 17" or 19" LCD with the money he saves from not buying 1gig of ram and not buying an x800xt.
edit: XxKrNxStyLeZxX, go with the deluxe of that board if you can afford it.
or, a better option (some say it has more features than teh asus boards) is the abit NF7-S, or a cheaper alternative, also good, is the gigabyte 7N400L pro. [/b][/quote]
I guess your right...lol Im just dreamin of my system I guess
[SIZE=1]AMD 4200 X2 @ 2.65Ghz, ASRock 939-VSTA
1.75GB PC3200, 2 X 160GB Seagate w/ 8MB Buffer
HIS Radeon X800 Pro, Antec Super Lanboy Aluminum
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