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My new (when I get it) computer

Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
edited October 2004 in Hardware
I am building a new computer and these are the specs it will have:

ASUS "A7V880" VIA KT880 Chipset Motherboard
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron Processors
Chipset: KT880 + VT8237
FSB: 400/333MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM support Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi slot for Wireless LAN upgrade
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1xRJ45, S/PDIF, Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: ADI SoundMAX 6-channel audio
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0, 1 function
Onboard LAN: Marvell Gigabit LAN controller supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet

AMD Athlon XP 2600+ "Barton", 333MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.9GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+

Rosewill 184-Pin 512MB DDR PC3200
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Rosewill
Speed: DDR400 (PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3-4-4
Support Voltage: 2.6V ~ 2.7V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64-Bit

Acer CD-RW 32x10x40
Geforce 2 MX-400 64mb ram video
Windows XP
Western Digital 80gb 7200rpm 8mb buffer hd
3Com 10/100 Ethernet card

I will order the parts I need to complete the system this week and should have them by fri at the latest. The parts I need are mobo, cpu and ram.
I can't wait (drool)

EDIT: As much as I want to order the parts this week I think I will wait till I get paid so as not to overdraw my checking accout.
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Comments

  • stitchstitch
    NICE!!! that will kickass.
  • RNRN
    That's gonna be a speedy system.
  • QQ
    <G>, have fun.

    -Q
  • FatTurtleFatTurtle
    Not bad. Not bad at all.

    Sounds like you are going to get yourself a good computer.

    Although I would get a bigger HD and a better video card.
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    James Babb wrote:
    Although I would get a bigger HD and a better video card.

    The hd will serve my needs beautifully. As for video I got it cheap but it is only to tide me over till I get a better card.
  • FatTurtleFatTurtle
    Constitutional Defender wrote:
    James Babb wrote:
    Although I would get a bigger HD and a better video card.

    The hd will serve my needs beautifully. As for video I got it cheap but it is only to tide me over till I get a better card.

    Alright. Sounds good then.
  • wingzeroisminewingzeroismine
    how many networking features do you have.....

    1 x ASUS Wi-Fi slot for Wireless LAN upgrade

    Onboard LAN: Marvell Gigabit LAN controller supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet

    3Com 10/100 Ethernet card

    If your planning on doing ICS or something then I understand... but if you aren't, why do you have the 3Com if you have onboard Gigabit...

    Other then that bit of confusion I say it's a nice system.
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    I probably will use the integrated card but I already have two 3com ethernet cards so I don't know which one I will end up using. I will decide when I get it all together.
  • stitchstitch
    Yeah, the HDD will be more than adequite, my 80gb is enough for me.

    You game dont you ConDef, you should get a better graphics card.

    I have a 2nd ethernet card in my pc, go ahead and put that 3com 10/100 nic. it might come in handy.
  • Ka0sKa0s
    Sounds good, but dont blow alot of money on a computer, its just gonna be severly outdated in 6 months. :-|
  • stitchstitch
    FishNET3000 wrote:
    Sounds good, but dont blow alot of money on a computer, its just gonna be severly outdated in 6 months. :-|

    I bet it will be fine for him after 6 months.
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    FishNET3000 wrote:
    Sounds good, but dont blow alot of money on a computer, its just gonna be severly outdated in 6 months. :-|

    I am not spending that much on it.
  • QQ
    [CS] Fish, we LIVED on severely outdated machines for ages and we got on fine. Considering what (s?)he's been using up to now (I think I remember) being less then new isn't going to be a big issue.

    -Q
  • Ka0sKa0s
    Q wrote:
    [CS] Fish, we LIVED on severely outdated machines for ages and we got on fine. Considering what (s?)he's been using up to now (I think I remember) being less then new isn't going to be a big issue.

    -Q


    ConDef is a he..


    Also, sure we had ancient PCs, but we didnt know something better existed.... well we did sort of...
  • c0oll2icef0oc0oll2icef0o
    Acer CD-RW 32x10x40
    Geforce 2 MX-400 64mb ram video
    (fail)
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    c0oll2icef0o wrote:
    Acer CD-RW 32x10x40
    Geforce 2 MX-400 64mb ram video
    (fail)

    Is there a problem with those? I am not made of money so when I feel like it I will buy some more parts for the comp. As it is I am grateful to HAVE a cd-rw & video card in the first place.
  • FatTurtleFatTurtle
    Constitutional Defender wrote:
    c0oll2icef0o wrote:
    Acer CD-RW 32x10x40
    Geforce 2 MX-400 64mb ram video
    (fail)

    Is there a problem with those? I am not made of money so when I feel like it I will buy some more parts for the comp. As it is I am grateful to HAVE a cd-rw & video card in the first place.

    The CD-RW is fine. I survived with a 4x2x16 for 4 years. Video Card you may want to consider upgrading some year, but its fine to begin with.
  • QQ
    Umm, there's nothing (fail) about 32x10x40, it's better then mine!

    -Q
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    I was aiming my comment at c0oll2icef0o. Just so there is no confusion.
  • QQ
    Just call him CoolAs, c0o0lwhatever is too annoying to type.

    -Q
  • SlashSlash
    ConDef got an excellent machine! It shoul be very fast!
    But not for games, your video is crap.
  • BODBOD
    (drool) nice spec......
  • nighticenightice
    Video - I recommend at least a Geforce 4 MX440, they're only like $10-$15 more on Newegg.

    Other than that, looks nice. :)
  • Constitutional DefenderConstitutional Defender
    edited October 2004
    Update: I have decided to add a video card when I order everything this week. Here is the card I am looking at.

    Rosewill ATI RADEON 9550 Video Card
    Specifications:
    Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9550/250MHz
    Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
    BUS: AGP 4X/8X
    Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video) + DVI
    Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
    Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz
    Cable/Accessories: S-Video cable, Driver CD, Manual

    EDIT: Grr the card is out of stock now.
  • FatTurtleFatTurtle
    Okay. That looks like a very good card to get.


    //OMG! I just used the quick reply box!
  • BODBOD
    ConDef wrote:
    Rosewill ATI RADEON 9550 Video Card
    Specifications:
    Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9550/250MHz
    Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
    BUS: AGP 4X/8X
    Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video) + DVI
    Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
    Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz
    Cable/Accessories: S-Video cable, Driver CD, Manual

    looks like a nice card
    James Babb wrote:
    Okay. That looks like a very good card to get.


    //OMG! I just used the quick reply box!

    you've just noticed its there? lol
  • SlashSlash
    James Babb wrote:
    //OMG! I just used the quick reply box!
    LMAO LMAO Have you never used it? I always do...
  • QQ
    HaH! I almost alwayys use it! It's been there in all themes for AGES. Really sucks on forums without it. I hope that it becomes a standard later on in phpBB.

    Nice card, it should keep you for a while.

    -Q
  • Ka0sKa0s
    Ya, I use Quick Reply for it all, but from what Ive seen, its NOT in 2.2 :(
  • QQ
    Poorness, it's SUCH an amazzing add-on.

    -Q
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