Hello all,
I'm building a new system and would appreciate your (1337) advice and comments about this setup! I haven't been into the hardware scene for a long time because of schoolings, but i've done my homework when speccing this out
the bounty
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu
Mobo: DFI LP UT-nF4 Ultra-D
PSU: OCZ Modstream 450W
RAM: Geil Value Dual Channel 1GB(512MBX2) PC3200 400MHz DDR Kit (GE1GB3200BDC)
Video Card: ATI Radeon x800xl
HDD: Seagate 200GB(8MB CACHE) Serial-ATA 150
Case: Thermaltake Tsunami
Monitor(s): Hyundai L90D+
Total cost (1 monitor) = ~$2130 CAD after taxes (taxes suck :disgust: )
Now, I'm going to be ordering/building this stuff in May, so I was wondering when the Venice core would show up ( I live in Canada, so things may be a little slower to the shelves? ). I am planning to overclock the system for what it's worth
What do you guys think about the cooler? Should i go for the XP-90 or the 7000A-Cu?
I have read some good things about the Geil Value ram, any personal experiences?
I'm planning to get one of the L90D+'s first, and grab another one for a dual lcd setup later in the year. Hopefully its cheaper than it is now ($469 CAD + taxes)!
Pls post your comments and questions! I appreciate any feedback
Cheers! :beer:
I'm building a new system and would appreciate your (1337) advice and comments about this setup! I haven't been into the hardware scene for a long time because of schoolings, but i've done my homework when speccing this out
the bounty
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu
Mobo: DFI LP UT-nF4 Ultra-D
PSU: OCZ Modstream 450W
RAM: Geil Value Dual Channel 1GB(512MBX2) PC3200 400MHz DDR Kit (GE1GB3200BDC)
Video Card: ATI Radeon x800xl
HDD: Seagate 200GB(8MB CACHE) Serial-ATA 150
Case: Thermaltake Tsunami
Monitor(s): Hyundai L90D+
Total cost (1 monitor) = ~$2130 CAD after taxes (taxes suck :disgust: )
Now, I'm going to be ordering/building this stuff in May, so I was wondering when the Venice core would show up ( I live in Canada, so things may be a little slower to the shelves? ). I am planning to overclock the system for what it's worth
What do you guys think about the cooler? Should i go for the XP-90 or the 7000A-Cu?
I have read some good things about the Geil Value ram, any personal experiences?
I'm planning to get one of the L90D+'s first, and grab another one for a dual lcd setup later in the year. Hopefully its cheaper than it is now ($469 CAD + taxes)!
Pls post your comments and questions! I appreciate any feedback
Cheers! :beer: