HELP building new system

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 03:54 PM

I am going to put together a home system but it's been a while since I have been in the market. I am looking to get the most bang for my buck. Here is what I have in mind so far.

ASPIRE X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATXB4KLW-BK/420W
$59.00 $59.00

GIGABYTE GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce3 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-K8NS Ultra-939
$99.00 $99.00

XFX PV-T34K-NT Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: PV-T34K-NT
$44.00 $44.00

CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS1GB400C3 - Retail
Model #: VS1GB400C3
$86.75 $86.75

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3000BPBOX
$146.00 $146.00

Subtotal: $434.75

I haven't picked out a hard drive yet since I have several. Any thing I missed or any better alternatives

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 03:55 PM

LIO, didn't you say your husband builds computers?

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 04:06 PM

I think I will go ahead and get this hard drive.

Update Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD800JD
$56.50 $56.50

**OWB** · 07-10-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vol_freak@Jul 10, 2005 3:54 PM
[b]I am going to put together a home system but it's been a while since I have been in the market. I am looking to get the most bang for my buck. Here is what I have in mind so far.
ASPIRE X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATXB4KLW-BK/420W
$59.00* * $59.00

GIGABYTE GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce3 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-K8NS Ultra-939
$99.00* * $99.00

XFX PV-T34K-NT Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: PV-T34K-NT
$44.00* * $44.00

CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model VS1GB400C3 - Retail
Model #: VS1GB400C3
$86.75* * $86.75

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3000BPBOX
$146.00* * $146.00
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Subtotal:* $434.75

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Is that English?

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 04:53 PM

You're no help.

BayouVol · 07-10-2005, 05:06 PM

Hey Freak! When you replace your system will it replace our VolNation $$ ???

(yeah, I'm startin' that stuff again! )

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 05:17 PM

BayouVol · 07-10-2005, 05:54 PM

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**la.lovesorange** · 07-10-2005, 08:07 PM

Sounded like the Charlie Brown teacher was talking to me............

SmokeyVol · 07-10-2005, 08:25 PM

If its just for everyday computing than those specs are great, and also seem well priced. Have you ever heard of Price Watch.com? You can find some good deals there. Also check out Monarch Computer.com. If you do any gaming you may want to beef up the video card because Battlefield 2 has started a tidewave.

utvolpj · 07-10-2005, 09:32 PM

Don't forget your OS. Most offer OEM software with a purchase for around $100. Also, www.newegg.com has some good deals on HDD's like this one. Double the storage for $25 more.

Don't forget a dvd-rom/burner. I have had good luck with Benq on the last 2 I've built but alot of other people like the NEC. You can't go wrong with either but the couple extra $ for a burner is worth it.

You also might want to throw in a floppy drive like this. Can't hurt for <$10. Very helpful if you need to make a boot disk.

I assume you are getting the 1GB Ram stick to upgrade later. If not maybe stick w/ 2x512mb for dual channel.

I have built a couple but mine were mainly for gaming. Hope this helps.

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 09:39 PM

can someone explain to me how dual channel works?

I already have a dvd burner, a floppy, and a monitor.

Any input on motherboard/processor? I "may" upgrade the video card even though my gaming is done on xbox. Or I might just use one I have on hand and upgrade that later.

All of the above prices came from newegg.

utvolpj · 07-10-2005, 09:57 PM

It relates to the memory controller. Each one gets their own RAM stick. Well, it will increase your access speeds about 5-7%. On the A64 systems, unless gaming, you won't notice a whole lot of change. For gaming it can give you a few more fps, and more is always better.

Never used the Gigabyte but have never heard bad about them. I've used Asus, Chaintech and ECS before with no prob's either. I think it has more to do with the board than the brand.

I'm glad to see another AMD user though. I have heard many good things about the Venice cores though. The retail package is the way to go.

EDIT: RAM def.

utvolpj · 07-10-2005, 10:12 PM

If upgrading the vid card for gaming, I would get at least a 6600GT. Usually around $140 to $150. Just make sure it is AGP to match the slots on your mobo.

Some of the things I am saying may seem basic to you and I apologize. I just try to let everyone learn from my mistakes (like no OS or floppy drive :banghead: ) Try getting the whole system up and not being able to use it because of an $8 part!

**vol_freak** · 07-10-2005, 11:11 PM

thanks for the tips. I have been also looking at a couple of Asus and DFI boards.