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Thermaltake SHARK Black ATX Full Tower Case, Model "VA7000BWA" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX Full Tower
Color: Black
Material: Chassis: 1.0 mm All aluminum; Front Door: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 5/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 1 x IEEE1394, 2 x audio
Cooling System: 1 x 120mm front fan, 1 x 120mm Blue LED fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX & Standard ATX
Dimensions: 21.3" x 8.1" x 19.7"
Features: Removable motherboard tray, Fits Tt liquid cooling system (performance radiator with 12 cm fan) or any other specific brands more info-> N82E16811133143 $159.00 $159.00


DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: nForce3 250Gb
RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1x RJ45, 1x 1394, 2x S/PDIF In/Out, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with NVIDIA RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD, 2x SATA by Marvell SATA PHY
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E1111 GbE PHY
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813136147 $109.00 $109.00


OCZ ModStream 450W Power Supply with OCZ EZMod technology, SATA Connector, Model "OCZ45012U" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 450W
Input Voltage: 95~132Vac / 190~264Vac
Input Frequency Range: 60/50Hz
Input Current: 10/6A
Output: +3.3V@28A, +5V@45A, +12V@26A, -5V@0.8A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2.5A
Approvals: TUV, UL, CSA, CE, CB, FCC
Features: 3 Year warranty, Supports ATX/BTX/PCI Express/SATA, OCZ PowerWhisper Technology with 120mm fan more info-> N82E16817104154 $90.00 $90.00


APC Professional SurgeArrest 8 Outlet 120V Surge Protection, Model "PRO8" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Reliable Surge Protection for Home or Office Computers and Electronic Equipment
Always on Outlets, Catastrophic Event Protection, Lightning and Surge Protection, Protection working indicator, Right Angle Plug, Site wiring fault indicator, Transformer Block Spacing more info-> N82E16817106205 $21.59 $21.59


AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) more info-> N82E16819103484 $222.00 $222.00


Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 512MBx2 DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Model: VS1GBKIT400
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info-> N82E16820145440 $137.00 $137.00


NEC 1.44MB Black Internal Floppy Drive, OEM
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44/0.72 MByte
Average Access Time: 3ms
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5"
Media Type: 3.5" double-side high density, 3.5" double-side density
Features: Maximal performance in minimum space
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> N82E16821152005 $7.00 $7.00


Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 74GB
Average Seek Time: 4.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: High Performance SATA Interface
Packaging: OEM Drive Only
more info-> N82E16822144160 $179.00 $179.00


Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120022A, OEM
Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: 350 Gs non-op shock, 3D Defense System
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 year
Packaging: OEM more info-> N82E16822148020 $85.00 $85.00


Seagate 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3200822AS, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 200 GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Best-in-class non-operating shock for excellent reliability. Best combination of performance, acoustics and robustness. Idle acoustics of 2.5 bels- the industry's best. World's first SATA desktop drive.
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 year
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> N82E16822148033 $131.18 $131.18


ViewSonic CW2403 Wireless Desktop Combo -RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 13 Enhanced function keys
Wireless Technology:RF
Design Style: Standard
Mouse includedS2/ USB Optical Mouse
Features: Slim, stylish, contoured design, Symmetrically designed mouse with Cradle Charger more info-> N82E16823150010 $41.00 $41.00


Sony Internal 16X DVD+/-RW / Double Layer Drive Black, Model DW-D22A-B2, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed:16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and Double Layer 2.4X DVD+R
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM/CD-R, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2 MB
Random access time: 110 ms (CD-ROM), 105 ms (DVD-ROM)
Features: Buffer Underrun Proof technology
Packaging: OEM Bundle (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827131239 $57.99 $115.98


LINKSYS 54Mbps Wireless-G PCI Ethernet Adapter, Model WMP54G
Specifications:
Standard: IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b
Wireless Data Rates: up to 54Mbps
Security: 64/128-Bit WEP
Interface: 32-bit PCI
Frequency Band: 2.4G
Channels: 11 Channels(US, Canada), 13 Channels(Europe), 14 Channels(Japan)
Modulation: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM
Transmitted Power: 15dBm
Temperature: 0ºC to 65ºC
Humidity: 0% - 95%, Non-Condensing
Weight: 110g
System Requirements: 200Mhz or Faster Processor, 64MB+ RAM, Available PCI Slot, CD-ROM Drive, Microsoft Windows 98SE/Millennium/2000/XP more info-> N82E16833124115
He already has a 6800Gt, and the second dvd burner is for another computer. I need opinions, hopefully ordering tonight. Thanks.

 

[biostud]

3 harddrives?
I can understand the raptor and the 2nd SATA drive.

No videocard? or monitor?

 

[andypress]

Oh, my mistake, ther 80gb is for the other computer also, as stated he has a vid card, and I forgot to mention he has a 19" crt

 

[ribbon13]

For the cash you spend on hard drives you could get a 939/SLi mobo and cpu setup...
I'd get a NEC 3520a or Lite-on SOHW-1633s instead of the sony.

 

[andypress]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
For the cash you spend on hard drives you could get a 939/SLi mobo and cpu setup...
I'd get a NEC 3520a or Lite-on SOHW-1633s instead of the sony.

And then I would have no hard drives..... But i will look into the burners.

 

[ribbon13]

Hardly...
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-049&depa=1
and
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-501&depa=1
or
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-502&depa=1

 

[andypress]

Does anyone have this motherboard and processor combination? Also, I'm prettyy sure its powerful enough, but how is the psu?

 

[ribbon13]

26A is alright. I would go for 36A and Active PFC over looks though.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

 

[narcotic]

I would go socket 754 on a budget system, which doesn't seem to be your case. Why not go socket 939 & nf4, you'll be much more flexible in the future.

 

[andypress]

Originally posted by: narcotic
I would go socket 754 on a budget system, which doesn't seem to be your case. Why not go socket 939 & nf4, you'll be much more flexible in the future.

Two reasons
-He has the AGP version of the 6800gt, and I only go with 939 if he had the pci-x version
-754 won't die out anytime soon, so I will be able to upgrade it with a newer processor.

 

[ribbon13]

Well... that wasn't the wisest of choice, but he could always sell it and get a PCIe version.

 

[andypress]

It was a gift, plus the computer it resides in now only has agp, which by the time he started playing newere games he realized that he needed an update

 

[simeon]

Originally posted by: andypress
Does anyone have this motherboard and processor combination?

Yeah DFI NF3 and 3400+ works fine. Apparently this CPU (2.4Ghz) is the fastest you can get in this price range without going up to 3700 (754), 3800/4000, or the FX's. Seems like a good deal to me.

 

[andypress]

The 3700 was nearly double the price, for performacnce that was going to be minimal, anyways, that's what overclocking is for.

 

[thehype2049]

ok here is wut i have to say,,,,,,first of all ur spending a great deal of money so i highly suggets the following,,

switch to s939, get the MSN NEO 2 with a 3200+ / 3500++,, also get rid fo that case, it's looks decent, buh not worst the money,,,,,,,also do you relay need a raptor, honestly, u cant afford to wait 0.154 s to open a file lol....spend ur money wisely, get a maxtor with 16mb buffer iff u want faster,,,,,

buh my main recommendation is gogin s939, futureproof, and will be supported well into last 2006

 

[andypress]

What's the point of a 939 with a slower processor(or buy the more expensive 3500+ for unnoticeable speed)? AMD isn't planning on dropping the 754 socket anytime soon... I don't see the advantage in spending more $$ on 939 unless someone has profound reasons...

 

[ribbon13]

AMD is dropping socket 754 sooner than you think. By the time they do, there should be a decent enough processor out for him to skip the 939 generation and wait though.

 

[ayman]

Originally posted by: andypress

Originally posted by: narcotic
I would go socket 754 on a budget system, which doesn't seem to be your case. Why not go socket 939 & nf4, you'll be much more flexible in the future.

Two reasons
-He has the AGP version of the 6800gt, and I only go with 939 if he had the pci-x version
-754 won't die out anytime soon, so I will be able to upgrade it with a newer processor.

754 is dead. and 939skt has nothing to do with wether a motherboard will support agp or pci-e. the motherboad is your concern if your worried about agp vs. pci-e. get a 939 its well worth it with a MSI, Asus, or even Epox board, but it doesn't look like your on a budget so i'd go with MSI if your friend has any intent to OC or Asus if you just want a quality, reliable board that will give him the performance he'll want.

lose the raptor

these guys are right in their opinions, unless you wanna just go ahead and do it your way then thats up to you.... we're just here to help and give suggestions.

 

[ribbon13]

DFI would be my choice for 939. MSI is known to use bad caps, and the latest Asus boards are a dissapointment to say the least.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-136-151&depa=0

 

[andypress]

Originally posted by: ayman

Originally posted by: andypress

Originally posted by: narcotic
I would go socket 754 on a budget system, which doesn't seem to be your case. Why not go socket 939 & nf4, you'll be much more flexible in the future.

Two reasons
-He has the AGP version of the 6800gt, and I only go with 939 if he had the pci-x version
-754 won't die out anytime soon, so I will be able to upgrade it with a newer processor.

754 is dead. and 939skt has nothing to do with wether a motherboard will support agp or pci-e. the motherboad is your concern if your worried about agp vs. pci-e. get a 939 its well worth it with a MSI, Asus, or even Epox board, but it doesn't look like your on a budget so i'd go with MSI if your friend has any intent to OC or Asus if you just want a quality, reliable board that will give him the performance he'll want.

lose the raptor

these guys are right in their opinions, unless you wanna just go ahead and do it your way then thats up to you.... we're just here to help and give suggestions.

It's not like I'm trying to be stuck up lick you're implying...all of the builds that Ive done have been Socket A, so I was lookng for a reason to switch from 754 to 939. The reason why I mentioned agp was because no 754 offer pci-x.

 

[andypress]

Ok, I'm sort of convinced, a 3200+ Retail with a choice of motherboards:
MSI "K8T NEO2-F"

SOLTEK "SL-K8TPro-939"


ABIT "AV8"

ABIT "AV8" K8T800 Pro
Has anyone had any luck with the 939 solteks?? I don't plan to overclock that much.

edit: I just checked, all but the about are out of stock...

 

[ayman]

there is no DFI board out there with a 939skt and AGP support. They are all PCI-e.



Andypress, i wasnt implying your stuck up... i was just saying that so you don't take it the wrong way when i replied

 

[Chosonman]

754 Newcastles are the not dead.

Newcastle 754 vs Winchester 939

 

[andypress]

Anyone?? Thanks for posting that thread link.. I dont know that the 3700 was the end of the line for the 754.

 

[ribbon13]

Be happy get your socket 754 platform because of a video card your not likely to keep more than 6 months if your enough of a gamer to spend all that cash on a 6800 to begin with.