New system build, need opinions

[Azndude51]

I'm planning to order parts for my first computer build tonight. I would wait of nforce4 to become cheaper and more available, but I need to get this computer done before the end of my Winter break. I don't plan to overclock, at least until I upgrade to nforce4. Tell me what you think about the parts and try to criticize everything except the mouse, mousepad, and headset which I already bought. Most of the parts will be bought from newegg, except for a mobo combo from monarch. btw, I will need the modem and floppy drive, so don't tell me I won't need them.

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=1127146

 

[nick1985]

i give your rig a 9/10. looks great.

i would look at the mushkin 3200 RAM pack, its a few bucks cheaper IIRC, and has the same quality and warranty as corsair.


also, look at getting the 3000 instead of the 3200 to save some cash. (see sig)

 

[Azndude51]

thanks for teh advice, i'll take that into consideration, but what's IIRC?

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Azndude51
thanks for teh advice, i'll take that into consideration, but what's IIRC?

if i recall correctly.

 

[Astu222]

if you want to overclock get better ram, if you dont overclock, then the rig looks good.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: Astu222
if you want to overclock get better ram, if you dont overclock, then the rig looks good.

even if i dont overclock the RAM, just the graphics card and maybe CPU, would i still need to get better RAM?

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Azndude51

Originally posted by: Astu222
if you want to overclock get better ram, if you dont overclock, then the rig looks good.

even if i dont overclock the RAM, just the graphics card and maybe CPU, would i still need to get better RAM?

no

 

[alkemyst]

nice rig I like the case...

however, it's not a bad deal but there are better deals on much of it out there...

I just got the seagate 7200.8 300GB drive for $129 AR a couple days ago...140GB is 31 DVDs for me...I am buying DVD's lately and making them available on my PC...although i am now leaning toward a DVD jukebox, I still want back ups of my movies and don't quite trust dvd media yet. I have had a lot of my media ruined by people in my house (not sober ).

You won't be upset with that machine though.

 

[Dreadogg]

absolutly no reason not to spend the extra 20 bucks and get a dvd burner.

 

[Viggilyboy]

You can pick up an a64 3200 winnie for 207 shipped at www.zipzoomfly.com

 

[Omizzle]

The proc is like $20 cheaper on ZZF, the headset is $10 cheaper on Amazon, and I reccommend getting an eXactpad.

EDIT: YOu can get 1 gig of Dual channel Kingston HyperX at outpost for $170

 

[Waylay00]

This system looks very similar to what I am getting. All looks good. If you aren't overclocking much, you would be fine with the stock heatsink. Also, I've learned from previous events, always get a RETAIL CPU. It's worth it. And it's usually only $10 more.

 

[letter rip]

here's where i got my 3200+ for 179

amd 3200+ oem

 

[Azndude51]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm not buying everything from newegg, it's just an easier way to make a parts list.

Originally posted by: nick1985
i would look at the mushkin 3200 RAM pack, its a few bucks cheaper IIRC, and has the same quality and warranty as corsair.

also, look at getting the 3000 instead of the 3200 to save some cash. (see sig)

I changed the RAM to Mushkin and I'm gonna stick with the 3200, the price difference isnt that much.

Originally posted by: Dreadogg
absolutly no reason not to spend the extra 20 bucks and get a dvd burner.

Thanks for pointing that out, I forgot to put the DVD burner in there. The NEC 3500a is now added to the list.

Originally posted by: Omizzle
The proc is like $20 cheaper on ZZF, the headset is $10 cheaper on Amazon, and I reccommend getting an eXactpad.

I bought the headset a couple months ago from Amazon already and I also already have the func mouspad. I just added those onto the list so I could have a complete list of all the parts that will go with my new computer.

Originally posted by: Waylay00
If you aren't overclocking much, you would be fine with the stock heatsink. Also, I've learned from previous events, always get a RETAIL CPU. It's worth it. And it's usually only $10 more.

I might overclock in the future so I might as well buy a nicer HSF now instead of having to replace it later. Plus I think the zalman looks a lot cooler than a stock heatsink.

 

[figfiddle]

Originally posted by: Azndude51
I'm planning to order parts for my first computer build tonight. I would wait of nforce4 to become cheaper and more available, but I need to get this computer done before the end of my Winter break. I don't plan to overclock, at least until I upgrade to nforce4. Tell me what you think about the parts and try to criticize everything except the mouse, mousepad, and headset which I already bought. Most of the parts will be bought from newegg, except for a mobo combo from monarch. btw, I will need the modem and floppy drive, so don't tell me I won't need them.

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=1127146

The motherboard you are using does not support the NCQ feature of your HD. You need an NF4 board for that. The HD will still work but not with that feature. Will work just like a regular SATA drive.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: figfiddle

Originally posted by: Azndude51
I'm planning to order parts for my first computer build tonight. I would wait of nforce4 to become cheaper and more available, but I need to get this computer done before the end of my Winter break. I don't plan to overclock, at least until I upgrade to nforce4. Tell me what you think about the parts and try to criticize everything except the mouse, mousepad, and headset which I already bought. Most of the parts will be bought from newegg, except for a mobo combo from monarch. btw, I will need the modem and floppy drive, so don't tell me I won't need them.

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=1127146

The motherboard you are using does not support the NCQ feature of your HD. You need an NF4 board for that. The HD will still work but not with that feature. Will work just like a regular SATA drive.

i know that, i plan to upgrade to nforce4 later. I need the computer now and can't wait until the boards become cheaper and more available.