Keizer
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| Finished PC build list.......Please advise!
Ok, here is my list that I spent the last couple weeks putting together. This is for my pc build. I want to thank everyone here in the forum that helped answer all my questions. I would appreciate any advice for my list. I know I don't have a DVD player/burner on the list. I do not watch DVD's on my pc, and will be backing up with imaging software. I also don't have a floppy on my list. I have a floppy on my current pc, and have never used it. Also, I will not be overclocking.
Thanks again!!
Keizer
Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A Chassis, 12-Bay, ( BLACK ), ATX Super Tower. Aluminum Front Panel and 1.0mm SECC Japan Steel Body. LARGE SIDE WINDOW. With 7 fans and Locks.
Record & adjust pre-setting Temp.
Temp. Alarm Function.
°C / °F display switch.
4 channel adjustable fan speed knob.
Thermaltake elegant E-LED blue light in front panel.
All aluminum front panel.
Two way lock in front panel.
2 USB2.0 & IEEE 1394 firewire.
Mic x 1 & Speaker x 1. V1000A Retail. NO POWER SUPPLY. Please click Product Link for details. more info-> N82E16811133105 $128.99 $128.99
ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4C800-E DELUXE Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:P478 Pentium 4 / Celeron
Chipset: Canterwood 875P + ICH5R
FSB:800/533/400 MHz
RAM:2 Channel (dual channel) DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
RAID: 1 Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 2 Devices & SATA
Slots:1x AGP (8X) 5x PCI
Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
Onboard LAN:Intel CSA Gigabit LAN 1000/100
Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MBs
Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports
built-in Intel PAT (Intel Performance Acceleration Technology) It helps to boost performance by 3~5%. more info-> N82E16813131464 $191.99 $191.99
ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DVI/TV 8X AGP RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO
Memory:128MB DDR
Bus: AGP 8X
Eight parallel rendering pipelines
Four parallel geometry engines
256-bit DDR memory interface
Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardware
Integrated TV Output support up to 1024x768 resolution
Supports Resolutions up to 2048x1536 at 85Hz
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video
Retail box with software (see pictures) more info-> N82E16814102286 $364.00 $364.00
KingWin BLACK ALUMINUM Divine Power Series 450 Watts ATX UL approved Power Supply Retail W/ 4 FANs (one with 4 Color LEDs) **BLACK**
Specifications:
Black Aluminum Material
ATX 450Watts.
with one 4 colors LED Fan. (please refer to pictures)
Meet Intel ATX + 12V 1.1 & 2.03 Version.
Compliant With AMD K7 (Athlon).
4 Temperature Controlled Double Ball Bearing Fans Design.
Fast Cooling, Low Noise & Ripple.
3 Speed Thermal Fan Control Switch.
Elegant Gold-Coated Fan Guard & Connectors.
Over Voltage Protection. Short Circuit Protection On All Output Levels. more info-> N82E16817158004 $77.99 $77.99
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.8CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.8GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 800 Mhz
Socket: 478
Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty- more info-> N82E16819116161 $265.00 $265.00
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 1GB(2 x 512MB) 2x(64MX64) PC-3200C2PT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreaders.Retail
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 2 x 64M x 64
Memory type DDR
Part number: TWINX1024-3200C2PT more info-> N82E16820145450 $246.00 $246.00
Western Digital 120GB SATA WD1200JD 7,200 RPM 8MB Hard Drive OEM
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: Serial ATA
RPM: 7200
Data Transfer: 150MB/sec Max
Cache:8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty: more info-> N82E16822144151 $122.00 $122.00
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Logitech Cordless MX Duo - RETAIL Ultimate performance, design and control. The ultra-comfortable Cordless Elite Keyboard combines ultra-flat Zero-Degree Tilt(tm) design with a media center, smart navigation, and expert controls. The cordless MX(tm) 700 Optical Mouse integrates a revolutionary optical sensor with fast RF cordless technology to provide corded performance without the cord. more info-> N82E16823126124 $82.00 $82.00
NEC 19" Model FE990-BK Black CRT Monitor Retail Make a bright investment in performance and value with the 19” (18” viewable) NEC MultiSync FE990-BK
Specifications:
Screen 19" (18.0" viewable image size )
CRT: ClearFlat(tm) Shadow Mask
Maximum Resolution 1792 X 1344@ 68 Hz
Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 96 kHz
0.20-0.24mm horizontal mask pitch
Input Connector: DB15 VGA
Dimensions: 17.4 in. (W) x 16.7 in. (H) x 17.6 in. (D)
Manufacturer Limited Warranty: 3 Years CRT, Parts and Labor more info-> N82E16824002044 $245.00 $245.00
Plextor 52x32x52 PlexWriter Premium E-IDE (ATAPI) CD-RW Drive BLACK- Retail
Specifications:
Interface: E-IDE (ATAPI)
Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW, 52X max
Buffer: 8mb
Giga Rec: allows high capacity storage of up to 1 GB on a 700 MB disc.
Q-Check: checks and reports written disc quality — C1/C2, track and focus errors
SecuRec: offers password protection for your disc and other valuable data
VariRec: provides power users w/ unprecedented control over the burn process
PowerRec: (Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control) technology is asphisticated srite strategy for superiour quality and stable recording at maximum speed. more info-> N82E16827106235 $99.99 $99.99
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 - RETAIL
DVD-Audio: The only PC solution to enable the Advanced Resolution era of 24-bit music fidelity w/192kHz in stereo and 96kHz in 5.1
106dB SNR: The best Sound Blaster clarity ever, rivaling home-theater audio quality for music, games, & movies
6.1 surround sound: Experience superior multi-channel audio from MP3s, CDs, 3D games and Dolby Digital EX movies with a rear center speaker more info-> N82E16829102154 $129.00 $129.00
Logitech Z-680 5.1 Metallic Silver Speaker 500Watt THX Certified with Dolby Digital - RETAIL
Specifications:
500 watts RMS
6 Channel Direct
Dolby Pro Logic II
5.1 surround sound
188-watt subwoofer. At 62 watts (RMS) each, four satellites and a 69-watt center channel provide crystal-clear midrange and highs.
Frequency Response: 35Hz - 20kHz more info-> N82E16836121105 $290.00 $290.00
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Kilroy
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Ann Arbor, MI | I'd hold off on the Audigy 2. Try the on board sound and see if you like it.
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Keizer
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Thanks for the info Kilroy. I was kinda thinking that myself. I did read an article in the August issue of maximum pc magazine. They compared my motherboard to five others. It was actually the P4C800 Deluxe they tested. They said it beat all the other motherboards in benchmark testing, except in the onboard sound. Maybe the sound is better on the P4C800-E Deluxe? I was always under the impression that onboard sound was never as good as a sound card. Might be an un-educated assumption though.
Keizer
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kchaz
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either that or get the OEM Audigy for around 70 on newegg...you don't need the retail fancy stuff..same card, no pretty box and bundles 
looks great!...IMO, you will get better sound no matter what from that Audigy vs. onboard sound, but I'm picky that way
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Keizer
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kchaz, will that OEM Audigy come with everything I need? I did see the OEM, and it is cheaper. Just wanted to make sure I don't have to go out and buy something extra for it that it didn't come with.
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kchaz
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i dont think it comes with anything other than the card and the cable...i think you have to get the drivers from creative's site and have them ready ...but either way, the OEM is the way to go with that card
il look into it
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Keizer
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Cool thanks. I did notice when I click on "see it" at the new egg site, that the retail audigy shows a cable that the OEM doesn't.
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kchaz
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ok..looks like that OEM comes with the drivers (update afterward from creative's site though)...BUT you'll need to get the 4 pin "CD-in" cable that runs from the sound card to the CR-ROM
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Keizer
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ok..looks like that OEM comes with the drivers (update afterward from creative's site though)...BUT you'll need to get the 4 pin "CD-in" cable that runs from the sound card to the CR-ROM
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Yeah I noticed that the OEM comes with a CD, which I assumed were drivers of some kind(probably outdated). Looks like you are paying the extra money for basically the cable then with the retail version.
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Keizer
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I had a quick question, what is the difference between the RAM listed in my list above, and the RAM listed below?
Thanks....Keizer
CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, Low Latency (Twin Pack) 1GB(2 x 512MB) 2x(64MX64) PC-3200LLPT With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreaders.Retail
Specifications:
Speed 400 MHz
Organization 2 x 64M x 64
Memory type DDR
Part number: TWINX1024-3200LLPT Model#: TWINX1024-3200LLPT Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping |
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kchaz
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well, the part numbers are different, and that means something, but what? ...hmmm, maybe someone else will know...or on Corsair's site, maybe you can search with those part numbers and you can find that out too...could be as simple as the heatspreaders being a tad different too
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Keizer
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Low Latency, is the only wording that is different in both sets of RAM. Oh, and the price is alot higher for the low latency set! What is low latency?
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kchaz
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low(er) latency = faster RAM response time
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Keizer
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low(er) latency = faster RAM response time
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Interesting, wonder if its worth the extra 40 bucks?
Maybe a marketing plot?
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It used to be that onboard sound was not as good as a sound card. Now it is very difficult to find a motherboard without built in sound. While I'm sure the Audigy 2 will sound better it is questionable if you will notice the difference. I've been using the built in sound on my Asus P4G8X board and it works fine, both for gaming and music.
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kchaz
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yeah..i tried out the XMS corsair but it didnt like my board too much (IC7-G , Abit)...I ended up getting a gig of Corsair's "Value" Ram, DDR400, and it's latency is on the :high" end, but I still have awesome memory bandwidth, and fantastic bench scores and game play
Also, when i do video editing it's fantastic as well, but im sure lower-latency means a bunch to some people that want the most from their RAM...you coud also go into BIOS later and fiddle with the latency to see if you could get it lower too
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kchaz
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R_Kilroy is right too...for me, onboard sound is a great fall-back if your sound cards goes out...also, with my board, the onboard sound has had probs (hissing and crackles) not sure about the Asus board, but again, I'm picky about my sound, so i went with the audigy...have yet to try my onboard sound, but sure it would be fine too:)
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Keizer
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It used to be that onboard sound was not as good as a sound card. Now it is very difficult to find a motherboard without built in sound. While I'm sure the Audigy 2 will sound better it is questionable if you will notice the difference. I've been using the built in sound on my Asus P4G8X board and it works fine, both for gaming and music
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Thanks Kilroy, I will think on that some more. I feel like I didn't scrimp on my speakers, so I want to try and go for the best sound possible.
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Keizer
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So whats your opinion of the RAM I have in my list? I have heard and read good things about Corsair memory.
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kchaz
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It's some of the best you can get...cant go wrong with Corsair...especially for stability and OC ability!
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