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Docter
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 Posted: 08/05/05 - 20:06 Post subject: Please critique this computer build for me...
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Critique this build please, so I can start ordering the components. 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127206
ABIT Fatal1ty AN8-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
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Brand ABIT
Model Fatal1ty AN8-SLI
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type Socket 939
CPU Type Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64/Athlon X2
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
Memory
Number of DDR Slots 4x 184pin DDR
DDR Standard DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
AGP Slots None
PCI Express x16 2
PCI Express x1 2
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 2 x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
PATA RAID NV RAID 0/1/0+1 JBOD
SATA 4 x SATA II
SATA RAID NV RAID 0/1/0+1 JBOD
Onboard Video
Integrated Video No
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset ABIT AudioMAX
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset NV GbE LAN
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
USB 4x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1x 1394
Onboard USB
Onboard USB Connectors 3x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 Connectors 1x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Features
Features ABIT uGuru™ 2003 Technology
ABIT OTES™ Technology
ABIT AudioMAX™ Technology
ABIT CPU ThermalGuard™ Technology
$205.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129160
Antec TITAN550 Metallic Gray AMG color 1.0mm Steel Server Computer Case 550W TruePower 2.0 EPS 12v1 ATX12V (P4) Power Supply
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Brand Antec
Model TITAN550
Spec
Type Server
Color Metallic Gray AMG color
Case Material 1.0mm Steel
Power Supply 550W
TruePower 2.0
EPS 12v1 ATX12V (P4)
Motherboard Compatibility Fits up to Extended ATX(30.5 x 33 cm ) including CEB Specification
With Side Panel Window No
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays 4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6
Expansion Slots 7
Front Ports
Front Ports 2 front USB ports, 1 front IEEE1394 (Firewire) port and audio input/output
Cooling System
120mm Fans 1 rear 120 TriCool (Standard)
Physical Spec
Dimensions 17.6"H x 8.1"W x 23"D
Features
Features Removable front bezel for easy installation
Double hinge door design: open the door up to 270º
$199.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
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Brand AMD
Series Athlon 64 X2
Model ADA3800BVBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket 939
Tech Spec
Core Manchester
Name Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Operating Frequency 2.0GHz
FSB 1GHz
L1 Cache 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache 2 x 512KB
Process Type 90 nm
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
64 bit Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.35-1.4V
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3-year warranty
$405.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835185117
Scythe KAMABOKO SCKBK-1000 92mm Cooling Fan/Heatsink
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Brand Scythe
Series KAMABOKO
Model SCKBK-1000
Spec
Fan Size 92mm
Compatibility Athlon64/64+ Socket754/940/939 3800+ (Not for 370/A), Socket 478/775 P4 Prescott 3.6G+
RPM 1900RPM
Air Flow 47.3CFM
Noise Level 22.9dBA
Color 2-Tone
LED Light No
Heatsink Material copper based aluminum heatsink
Features
Features Athlon64/64+ Socket754/940/939 3800+ (Not for 370/A)
Socket 478/775 P4 Prescott 3.6G+
Physical Spec
Fan Dimensions 92 x 92 x 25 mm
$27.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145486
CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
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Brand CORSAIR
Series XMS
Model TWINX 2048-3200
Type 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Cas Latency 3
Timing 3-4-4-8
Voltage 2.6V
ECC No
Registered/Unbuffered Unbuffered
Heat Spreader Yes
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty Lifetime
$279.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999140
Thermaltake HARDCANO 13 8-color LCD multifunction display with Card Reader
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Brand Thermaltake
Model HARDCANO 13
Spec
Compatibility 5.25" Drive bay
Material Plastic and Steel Alloy
Dimensions 5.9" x 1.6" x 6.6"
Features
Features 4 sets of temperature display.
4 sets of fan speed display.
4 sets of fan failure display.
Alarm item flash.
8 colors dazzling LED display.
Indication Time Clock Display.
6 in 1 CardReader (CF/IBM Microdrive/SM/SD/MMC/MS)
$65.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121190
ASUS EN6800/TD/256 Geforce 6800 256MB 256-bit DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card
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Brand ASUS
Model EN6800/TD/256
Chipset
GPU Geforce 6800
Core clock 350MHz
Memory
Memory Clock 600MHz
Memory Size 256MB
Memory Interface 256-bit
Memory Type DDR
3D API
DirectX DirectX 9
OpenGL OpenGL 1.5
Interface
Interface PCI Express x16
Ports
D-SUB 1
DVI 1
TV-Out S-Video/Composite Out
VIVO No
TV Tuner No
General
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2048x1536
SLI Supported Yes
Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000/XP
System Requirements One available PCI Express compliant slot
Installation software requires CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
VGA or DVI- 1 compatible monitor
Minimum 350w system power supply
Features
Features NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Technology
Powers the next generation of cinematic realism. Full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
64-Bit Texture Filtering and Blending
Based on the OpenEXR technology from Industrial Light and Magic, NVIDIA's 64-bit texture implementation sets new standards for image clarity and quality through floating point capabilities in shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.
NVIDIA UltraShadow II Technology
Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software's Doom III, that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects. Second-generation technology delivers more than 4X the shadow processing power over the previous generation.
Intellisample 3.0
The industry's fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds. Visual quality is taken to new heights through a new rotated grid sampling pattern.
Vertex Shaders 3.0
Pixel Shaders 3.0
$280.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144422
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250R0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive
Model
Brand Maxtor
Series DiamondMax 10
Model 6L250R0
Performance
Capacity 250GB
Cache 16MB
RPM 7200 RPM
Average Seek Time 9ms
Average Latency 4.17ms
Interface IDE Ultra ATA133
Physical Spec
Form Factor 3.5"
Features
Features RoHS Comliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Maxtor supports the Global Environment
Reduce lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) contents.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3 Years
$109.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001178
SAMSUNG 990DF-Black 19" CRT Monitor 0.20mm Dot Pitch D-Sub
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Brand SAMSUNG
Model 990DF-Black
Cabinet Color Black
Display
Panel CRT
Screen Size 19"
Viewable Size 18"
Maximum Resolution 1920x1440
Recommended Resolution 1600x1200
Dot Pitch 0.20mm
Bandwidth 250MHz
Horizontal Fresh Rate 30-96KHz
Vertical Fresh Rate 50~160Hz
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB
Input Connectors D-Sub
Power
Power Consumption 100 Watts
Convenience
Regulatory Approvals Safety: UL, CSA, TUV, CB, NEMKO, Korea EK, CCIB, PSB, NOM, GOST, CDRH, IRAM
EMI/Emissions: FCC, CE, VCCI, C-tick, BSMI, Mic, ICES, TUV GS
Emission Standard: MPR II
Built in Speakers No
Dimensions
Dimensions (W×H×D) 17.5" x 18.0" x 16.4"
Weight 40.0 lbs
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3 year limited warranty on CRT, parts and labor
$189.99
Total $1,760.97
I can add another Graphics Card and/or RAM later...and even upgrade the CPU as needed. I already have a nice keyboard and mouse for it.
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khrath
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 08/05/05 - 20:25 Post subject:
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why you buying a $200 case, seems like it has a 550 watt power supply, but other than that i cant see much special about it.....only has one fan even, you could buy a liquid cooled rig for the same
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Docter
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Joined: 21 Oct 2002
Posts: 3420
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Posted: 08/05/05 - 21:07 Post subject:
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| khrath wrote: | | why you buying a $200 case, seems like it has a 550 watt power supply, but other than that i cant see much special about it.....only has one fan even, you could buy a liquid cooled rig for the same |
Okay...I can understand that.
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Docter
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Joined: 21 Oct 2002
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Posted: 08/05/05 - 21:30 Post subject:
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This a better case and power supply Khrath?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119074
COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UK Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model
Brand COOLER MASTER
Series CAVALIER 3
Model CAV-T03-UK
Spec
Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black
Case Material Aluminum/Steel
Power Supply No
Motherboard Compatibility ATX
With Side Panel Window No
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays 5
External 3.5" Drive Bays 1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4
Expansion Slots 7
Front Ports
Front Ports USB, Audio, IEEE 1394
Cooling System
80mm Fans 1
120mm Fans 1
Side Air duct Yes
Physical Spec
Dimensions 8" x 17.2" x 19.7"
$59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817193002
Sky Hawk/Eagle Tech POWERONE SERIES ATX-GM570PC ATX 12V, EPS 12V, AMD ATX-GES 570W Power Supply
Model
Brand Sky Hawk/Eagle Tech
Model ATX-GM570PC
Series POWERONE SERIES
SPEC
Type ATX 12V, EPS 12V, AMD ATX-GES
Maximum Power 570W
Fans 2
PFC No
Dual +12V Yes
$68.99
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Obmar
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Joined: 22 Oct 2002
Posts: 1934
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 09:31 Post subject:
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If you are gonna pop that much cash why not buy a 7800 vid card?
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Nictathan
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 5531
Location: here... where I am... not with you
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 10:08 Post subject:
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Problem with the 7800 is that while he's already spending a good amount of money there's still nothing that really takes advantage of it. The speed increase on current games over a 6800 just isnt' worth the 400 dollar difference in price. It's a better idea to SLI two 6800s and then wait for the 7800 to come down in price a bit
Great mobo btw Doc, I have heard alot of good about those.
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Docter
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Joined: 21 Oct 2002
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 11:31 Post subject:
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| Nictathan wrote: | Problem with the 7800 is that while he's already spending a good amount of money there's still nothing that really takes advantage of it. The speed increase on current games over a 6800 just isnt' worth the 400 dollar difference in price. It's a better idea to SLI two 6800s and then wait for the 7800 to come down in price a bit
Great mobo btw Doc, I have heard alot of good about those. |
Yeah, in a month or so I was going to add the 2nd 6800. Then maybe some RAM and a CPU upgrade.
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Nictathan
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 11:42 Post subject:
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| Docter wrote: | | Nictathan wrote: | Problem with the 7800 is that while he's already spending a good amount of money there's still nothing that really takes advantage of it. The speed increase on current games over a 6800 just isnt' worth the 400 dollar difference in price. It's a better idea to SLI two 6800s and then wait for the 7800 to come down in price a bit
Great mobo btw Doc, I have heard alot of good about those. |
Yeah, in a month or so I was going to add the 2nd 6800. Then maybe some RAM and a CPU upgrade. |
Wouldn't bother with the ram really... 1 gig is really about as far up as you need to go at this time.
As to the CPU that's kind of iffy really. If you're doing it in a month, I'd just suggest doing it now and getting
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103543
For 80 bucks more, then waiting for the next chipset/socket breed to come out, and s****h up the top of the line 939 that your board will support at that point when the price drops through the floor.
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Docter
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Joined: 21 Oct 2002
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 12:08 Post subject:
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| Nictathan wrote: | | Docter wrote: | | Nictathan wrote: | Problem with the 7800 is that while he's already spending a good amount of money there's still nothing that really takes advantage of it. The speed increase on current games over a 6800 just isnt' worth the 400 dollar difference in price. It's a better idea to SLI two 6800s and then wait for the 7800 to come down in price a bit
Great mobo btw Doc, I have heard alot of good about those. |
Yeah, in a month or so I was going to add the 2nd 6800. Then maybe some RAM and a CPU upgrade. |
Wouldn't bother with the ram really... 1 gig is really about as far up as you need to go at this time.
As to the CPU that's kind of iffy really. If you're doing it in a month, I'd just suggest doing it now and getting
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103543
For 80 bucks more, then waiting for the next chipset/socket breed to come out, and s****h up the top of the line 939 that your board will support at that point when the price drops through the floor. |
Good point...thank you.
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Paden
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Posted: 08/06/05 - 13:50 Post subject:
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The 6800 is a good card from what I hear but If you got a 6800 GT you will get a slightly increased preformance.
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