Hi, I'm building a new system from scratch and I'd like some suggestions/opinions. Here's what I've come up with so far -- the components are followed by their prices (and shipping/tax are already accounted for):
Case - Antec P160WF
$120
PSU - Enermax Noisetaker EG425P-VE-SFM
$68
Mobo - ASUS A8V Deluxe
$100 (refurb)
CPU - Athlon64 3000+ 939pin (1.8 OCed to 2.6)
$155
Heatsink - Thermalright XP-120
$50
RAM - 2 X 512MB PC3200, unsure on specific brands, specs
$150-200
Sound - On-board
$0
Graphics - BFG nVidia GeForce 6800 GT
$330 (discounted)
Monitor - NEC/Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 930sb (W/O SV)
$300
DVD Burner - NEC ND-3500A
$70
HDs - WD740 (Partitioned)
$165 total
Mouse - Logitech MX1000
$70
Now, my budget is around $1500 (including all shipping, I've gotten free shipping for a lot, though), so I don't really want to spend more than that. There are a few sacrifices I've had to make. But I'd be very willing to reallocate funds between components. For example, spend less on the case and more on the CPU, or get an MX510 instead of MX1000. So what do you all think?
I'll be using Windows XP. Also, I'm using the system primarily for gaming, but I'll be programming/compiling, and also using 3D apps for MOD making. Thanks again.
Thank you very much.
Case - Antec P160WF
$120
PSU - Enermax Noisetaker EG425P-VE-SFM
$68
Mobo - ASUS A8V Deluxe
$100 (refurb)
CPU - Athlon64 3000+ 939pin (1.8 OCed to 2.6)
$155
Heatsink - Thermalright XP-120
$50
RAM - 2 X 512MB PC3200, unsure on specific brands, specs
$150-200
Sound - On-board
$0
Graphics - BFG nVidia GeForce 6800 GT
$330 (discounted)
Monitor - NEC/Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 930sb (W/O SV)
$300
DVD Burner - NEC ND-3500A
$70
HDs - WD740 (Partitioned)
$165 total
Mouse - Logitech MX1000
$70
Now, my budget is around $1500 (including all shipping, I've gotten free shipping for a lot, though), so I don't really want to spend more than that. There are a few sacrifices I've had to make. But I'd be very willing to reallocate funds between components. For example, spend less on the case and more on the CPU, or get an MX510 instead of MX1000. So what do you all think?
I'll be using Windows XP. Also, I'm using the system primarily for gaming, but I'll be programming/compiling, and also using 3D apps for MOD making. Thanks again.
Thank you very much.