****System Buyer's Guide****NEW UPDATE 12/01

[Confusednewbie1552]

Why isn't this a sticky anymore?

 

[ciwell]

Originally posted by: slash196
This topic needs to be restickied.

I agree!

 

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[Antoneo]

ttt

 

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[DEredita]

I'm building a new computer how do these stats sound. I am looking at keeping the system price down, but looking for lots of speed without spending a lot of money. I came up with this:

AMD Athlon64 3500+ (0.13 micron )
ChainTech nForce4 Ultra motherboard
1GB Dual Channel CORSAIR XMS, PC3200, Xtra-Low Latency 2-2-2-5
74 GB WD Raptor drive 10,000 RPM SATA - 8 mb cache
300 GB Maxtor Diamond10 SATA 7200rpm - 16mb cache
ChainTech 256MB Geforce 6600
A-Top XBlade case with 450 watt power supply
56K Fax Modem
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Total: $1306 (includes shipping and handling)


I already have the OS (XP Pro), 16x dual layer DVD burner, and a floppy.

How does this system sound? Think it'll be fast?

- Mike

 

[pjwinkler]

DEredita downgrade the CPU a bit so you could get a 6600 GT they are WAAYYY beter

 

[DEredita]

Originally posted by: pjwinkler
DEredita downgrade the CPU a bit so you could get a 6600 GT they are WAAYYY beter

I actually want the Athlon 3500+ 90nm processor. I'm not really a gamer, I just prefer something fast.

- Mike

 

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[ciwell]

bumpage and please sticky this again.

 

[Sqube]

I wish that I had known about this thread... I would've posted my specs in here to see what kind of reaction the system would get.

Is it possible to erase a thread on these boards? I'm probably going to end up posting the specs in here too.

 

[mgo]

A sticky would be easier.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

this really needs a sticky

and an update for NForce4 would be cool too.

 

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[UlricT]

back up there!

 

[amol]

STICKY STICKY

although some of the systems need to be refreshed

possibly . . . nForce4 mobos and pci-e?

 

[ciwell]

Once again: bumpage and sticky!

 

[sauria]

I'm considering getting a new socket 939 board to use with these older components:

Antec True Control 550W,
Corsair PC3200LL TwinX v1.1 BH-5
Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro,
Lian-Li PC-60USB Case

I know Asus A8V deluxe and MSI have some issues with these components and was concerned that GA-K8NS Ultra-939 might also??
I've read bad and good about the GA-K8NS Ultra-939 with latest BIOS

Will they work together?
Feedback appreciated!

 

[UlricT]

this has dropped to low... BUMP!

Would really appreciate an update JP. Got some holiday moolah to spend

 

[TJmoney]

Comments and suggestions on the new system i will be buying please:

Case : Cooler Master Centurion5

Power Supply: Cooler Master 24pin 450 watt From what i understand, the 350 watt 20 pin that comes with the case does not work with an nforce4 24 pin mobo, right?

Motherboard: Chaintech VNF4/Ultra nForce4

Video: Leadtek 6600 GT

Processor: Athlon64 3000+ winchester

Memory: pqi Turbo pc4000 1 gig

Hard Drive: Seagate sata II 120gb

Burner: NEC 3500A

Heatsink/fan: Thermaltake Silent Boost with arctic silver 5

I'm planning on probably running my memory at its rated 250 FSB, though I may drop back some if I encounter any problems. Pretty good band for $1,050. Give feedback, especially if you see anything really wrong with this setup.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Everything seems fine except for two things.

Do not get that HSF. Do not get thermaltake. Get a Thermalright or a Zalman cooler. THat THermaltake will not cool worth crap and will sound like a jet engine taking off inside your computer.

Secondly i would HIGHLY reccommend that you spend an extra $20 and get one of the OCZ Power/Modstream PSU instead of the Coolermaster. THe OCZ's have the 24 pin cable, plus they are much stronger than that cooler master.

-Kevin

 

[Ardan]

Actually, your Coolermaster 450W 24Pin choice is just fine, because it obviously will be compatible with the board and it has Active Power Factor Correction as well. That is definitely a solid choice, and your heatsink choice isn't a bad one either. I have heard the Silent Boost K8 and it is very quiet, mainly being that it's hydro-wave bearing fan spins only at roughly2450-2500rpms. I think the other guy must be mistaking it for the other Thermaltake K8 fan that really does sound like a jet engine, because there is no way that thing could reach that noise level.

If you want better cooling but don't want to (and don't have to either) spent $40 for just a Thermalright heatsink, then I would suggest the Zalman CNPS7000B-AlCu or the all-copper CNPS7000B-Cu. However, if you are going to bump it up to the 250Mhz or so you specify, I would be more inclined to go with a Panaflo fan and a Thermalright XP-90 or XP-120. They have excellent cooling, and are surprisingly light.

 

[TJmoney]

The OCZ ModStream 450w looks good, but it is 160 by 150 by86 mm. Standard is 150X140X86. Anyone know if this will cause a problem with mounting it in the coolermaster case? Also, from what I can find it has a 20 pin connector with an extra 4 pin connector "to avoid the need for a 20 pin adaptor". Is this true nforce4 compatable 24 pin, or somthing else? I'v heard of seperate 4 pin connections for lga775 boards, so this concerns me. Also should I go for the more expensive PDP 3200 2-2-2 memory that I'v seen recomended all over this thread, or stick with the cheaper pqi pc4000? Answers much appriciated.

 

[jterrell]

Originally posted by: TJmoney
Comments and suggestions on the new system i will be buying please:

Case : Cooler Master Centurion5

Power Supply: Cooler Master 24pin 450 watt From what i understand, the 350 watt 20 pin that comes with the case does not work with an nforce4 24 pin mobo, right?

Motherboard: Chaintech VNF4/Ultra nForce4

Video: Leadtek 6600 GT

Processor: Athlon64 3000+ winchester

Memory: pqi Turbo pc4000 1 gig

Hard Drive: Seagate sata II 120gb

Burner: NEC 3500A

Heatsink/fan: Thermaltake Silent Boost with arctic silver 5

I'm planning on probably running my memory at its rated 250 FSB, though I may drop back some if I encounter any problems. Pretty good band for $1,050. Give feedback, especially if you see anything really wrong with this setup.

Very, very nice.

I'd look at the fortron blue storm as a psu option.
And I'd go to sidewinder and buy the xp-90 and 92 mm sunon fan for 61 bucks shipped as my hsf combo.



and check out this memory
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-220-033&depa=0

it has the same parts as the ocz plat rev 2 that is the best possible oc'ing memory for a64.