After numerous posts and searches, I am almost set on my system (see below). I pretty much decided that I will go with PCI-E. I need to ask a few more questions:
1. Which CPU & RAM do I go with? (choices are within each category)
2. Are there any other components that you would change to optimize my setup?
3. Will all of the selected components be compatible with each other?
4. Which components can you get away with getting oem (to save $)?
Note: Main purpose for computer is internet (& VOD), DVD, photoshop, office, and occassional gaming. I'm not planning to OC for now but who knows in the future.
My proposed setup:
CPU: AMD Athlon64 ?Winchester? 90nm <socket 939> 3000+ OR 3200+
MB: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe <socket 939> PCI-E
Case: Antec Sonata w/ 380W TruePower
Video: Leadtek Winfast PX6600GT TDH PCI-E
Audio: Creative Labs Audigy2 PCI
TV: Leadtek Winfast TV 2000XP Expert
HDD: Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 200GB SATA
DVD: NEC 3520A 16x8x4x
FDD: Mitsumi 7 in 1 Floppy & Card Reader
Memory (all are 184 pin, PC3200, 1GB (512MBx2): Do I want to get a PC3200?
Mushkin Dual Channel DDR#991368 ($185)
Mushkin Blue Dual DDR #991140 ($179)
Mushkin Dual Pack DDR #991145 ($137.25)
PDP DDR #PDC1G3200LLK ($183)
Patriot Signature Dual Channel #PSD1G400KH ($146)
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed #TWINX1024-3200C2PT ($189)
Corsair Value Select Dual Channel #VS1GBKIT400C3 ($139.67)
1. Which CPU & RAM do I go with? (choices are within each category)
2. Are there any other components that you would change to optimize my setup?
3. Will all of the selected components be compatible with each other?
4. Which components can you get away with getting oem (to save $)?
Note: Main purpose for computer is internet (& VOD), DVD, photoshop, office, and occassional gaming. I'm not planning to OC for now but who knows in the future.
My proposed setup:
CPU: AMD Athlon64 ?Winchester? 90nm <socket 939> 3000+ OR 3200+
MB: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe <socket 939> PCI-E
Case: Antec Sonata w/ 380W TruePower
Video: Leadtek Winfast PX6600GT TDH PCI-E
Audio: Creative Labs Audigy2 PCI
TV: Leadtek Winfast TV 2000XP Expert
HDD: Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 200GB SATA
DVD: NEC 3520A 16x8x4x
FDD: Mitsumi 7 in 1 Floppy & Card Reader
Memory (all are 184 pin, PC3200, 1GB (512MBx2): Do I want to get a PC3200?
Mushkin Dual Channel DDR#991368 ($185)
Mushkin Blue Dual DDR #991140 ($179)
Mushkin Dual Pack DDR #991145 ($137.25)
PDP DDR #PDC1G3200LLK ($183)
Patriot Signature Dual Channel #PSD1G400KH ($146)
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed #TWINX1024-3200C2PT ($189)
Corsair Value Select Dual Channel #VS1GBKIT400C3 ($139.67)