I'm building a computer for my friend.. boy seems like everyone here is doing that
Anyway, how does this configuration look:
Motherboard: Biostar M7VIT Pro
CPU: Athlon XP (Barton) 2500+
HSF: Coolermaster DP5-7JD1B (quiet fan)
Storage: Western Digital 80GB "Special Edition"
Memory: Crucial 256MB DDR PC2700
PS/Case: nice modded case from local store
Video: ATI Radeon 9200 128MB DDR (8X AGP)
Total Cost: $436.99
I think that's a great price for a moderatly good gaming machine.
From my weak estimations it should crank out 80-100 FPS on America's Army, we'll see..
Before some one says it, yes, I know 256MB is a little low nowadays! The plan is to get the computer up and running and then get another 256MB stick.
<thinking out loud>yikes, now that I think about it, it might be more cost-effective to get a 512MB stick now instead of 2x 256MB..</thinking out loud>
Anyway, tips? comments? suggestions? criticisms?
Anyway, how does this configuration look:
Motherboard: Biostar M7VIT Pro
CPU: Athlon XP (Barton) 2500+
HSF: Coolermaster DP5-7JD1B (quiet fan)
Storage: Western Digital 80GB "Special Edition"
Memory: Crucial 256MB DDR PC2700
PS/Case: nice modded case from local store
Video: ATI Radeon 9200 128MB DDR (8X AGP)
Total Cost: $436.99
I think that's a great price for a moderatly good gaming machine.
From my weak estimations it should crank out 80-100 FPS on America's Army, we'll see..
Before some one says it, yes, I know 256MB is a little low nowadays! The plan is to get the computer up and running and then get another 256MB stick.
<thinking out loud>yikes, now that I think about it, it might be more cost-effective to get a 512MB stick now instead of 2x 256MB..</thinking out loud>
Anyway, tips? comments? suggestions? criticisms?