Building a 1st System help

[Malgavito]

Ok, I have decided to build my first system..
This is what I have pieced together
Motherboard ABIT NF7-S $118.00
Chip Barton 2500/2800 $92.00
Memory Corsair / Kingston Hyper X $94.00
HD* wd120JB $103.00
Case Matrix $69.00
CD Drive Lite-On $42.99
Video* ti4200 DDR $152.00
Sound 5.1 on Mobo $0.00
Speakers Antec or Itrigue $90.00
Power Supply ATX 400w $36.00
Keyboard none yet
Mouse none picked yet
Modem Network Card $5.00
Cooling Volcano 11 $29.99
Floppy Samsumg Black $7.00



Total is Roughly $838 and after tax about $908

I want to start looking for these parts, but if anyone can help critique this system, or maybe knows a better price/ better part , could tell me what to do.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Malgavito]

Oh, Also Any ideas for a monitor?
Thanks

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: Malgavito
Oh, Also Any ideas for a monitor?
Thanks

Keep check hotdeals for Dell speacials, you'll save a ton of money. Also Dell has good deal on the combo DVD/CDRW for under 60.00. I'm not sure if its black though.

 

[Malgavito]

Thanks Ill keep that in mind... Also That case is not set in stone, I just want something black or black and blue, with a window so I can put neons in it...
Any help on that appreciated as well, thanks

 

[newbiepcuser]

Cases are pretty cheap here

Resellaratings are so so.


you might want to try Directron: lots of variety

 

[newbiepcuser]

Current Dell Deal. check out bens bargains dot net for more info.

Lite-on 16x DVD-ROM/CDRW combo 48x24x24 $61.95 - 20% = $50 shipped free. Search for A0125391

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Malgavito
Ok, I have decided to build my first system..
This is what I have pieced together
Motherboard ABIT NF7-S $118.00
Chip Barton 2500/2800 $92.00
Memory Corsair / Kingston Hyper X $94.00
HD* wd120JB $103.00
Case Matrix $69.00
CD Drive Lite-On $42.99
Video* ti4200 DDR $152.00
Sound 5.1 on Mobo $0.00
Speakers Antec or Itrigue $90.00
Power Supply ATX 400w $36.00
Keyboard none yet
Mouse none picked yet
Modem Network Card $5.00
Cooling Volcano 11 $29.99
Floppy Samsumg Black $7.00



Total is Roughly $838 and after tax about $908

I want to start looking for these parts, but if anyone can help critique this system, or maybe knows a better price/ better part , could tell me what to do.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks

"Speakers Antec or Itrigue $90.00"
umm i hope you mean altec lansing. well in any case you're thinking about the 2100... they are not worth the money... my $30 ATP3 sounds better than those. i suggest the logitech Z640 for a cheap 5.1 colution

and for the power supply get the ALLIED 400W or 350W. those are great. don't go generic/no name brand on a power supply

oh yes the video card is rather pricy for its age. look for a ATI9500 Pro or a cheaper GF4 Ti4200 with 8X AGP...

 

[Malgavito]

altec yea, the 130 dollar 2.1's or the 150$ 2.1 itrigues.... i get either for 90$
any comments on the system?

 

[MDE]

The Logitech Z-640s for about $70-80 are a bargain. I love mine. If you don't need 5.1 sound, try the 2.1 Creative Inspires (don't know model number offhand) which sound great for the price as well. Try an SK-7\80mm fan combo instead of the Volcano, and get a good 350W PSU from Antec, Sparkle, Allied, or someone else recommended by the PSU nuts in the forums.

 

[Malgavito]

Hey I already built the comp, but it was my first so i have a few stupid questions...

Well, for now I can't get it to recognize my Etnernet port.
I went with the NF7 - S
Is there something stupid I didn't do?

Thanks
I am on the other comp new with the new one running....
THanks

Also there was some error with the onboard sound and something like that not recognized by windows.. the SP1 should fix this right?

 

[Malgavito]

btw I didn't buy a network card cause it is onboard

 

[nick1985]

just get an antec case W/psu and save yourself 30 bucks

 

[Malgavito]

Everything is bought, I am just asking if I did something wront or not at all, My Ethernet port isn't recognized

 

[wetcat007]

That vid card price is way too high..