Computer Build discussion

jrusty15 · 12-18-2007, 06:50 PM

So I'm doing another computer build in the upcoming months. I decided I'm going to get creative and create the case out of plexiglass (mostly). It's not going to be anything crazy. Basically it will function as a media server for my home network so I'm going to get a couple big hard drives and set them up in RAID. Other than that, it may be used for basic internet/word processing stuff, so I don't need any crazy computing power.

Basically what I'd like to hear from you folks is what other components would be more important and what is really needed. I don't necessarily have a budget, but the cheaper the better (without losing too much quality). I quickly browsed through newegg for some parts and pricing and came up with the following specs:

~2.0 GHz AMD AM2 socket
AM2 socket mobo with the basics (video adapter a necessity, I don't need an extra vid card)
1GB cheap ram
either 2 500GB HD's in RAID, or 1 TB for now and get another later to set up in RAID.
350W PS
DVD RW drive (already have)

Thoughts? I'm just looking for any input. Thanks!

jrusty15 · 12-20-2007, 05:05 PM

Really? No comments or suggestions? Did I post this in the wrong section?

Shadowhunter · 12-20-2007, 11:18 PM

The custom case will prolly be kinda hard to do yourself unless you have previous experience doing that kind of thing. You'll most likely have to order HDD cages and learn the specs. for ATX mobo screw holes, PSU screw holes, etc.

oscaryu1 · 12-21-2007, 04:15 AM

350W won't cut it... and that much GB won't help because of the rather low RAM...

ComputerGuru64x2 · 12-21-2007, 11:12 PM

I don't see the use in using a TB hard drive with a kinda budget computer. I wouldn't use anything over 200Gb.

Kesava · 12-21-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ComputerGuru64x2

I don't see the use in using a TB hard drive with a kinda budget computer. I wouldn't use anything over 200Gb.

he is using it as a video server or something and therefore needs all that space. its not a normal home pc.

12-18-2007, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrusty15 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30	Computer Build discussion So I'm doing another computer build in the upcoming months. I decided I'm going to get creative and create the case out of plexiglass (mostly). It's not going to be anything crazy. Basically it will function as a media server for my home network so I'm going to get a couple big hard drives and set them up in RAID. Other than that, it may be used for basic internet/word processing stuff, so I don't need any crazy computing power. Basically what I'd like to hear from you folks is what other components would be more important and what is really needed. I don't necessarily have a budget, but the cheaper the better (without losing too much quality). I quickly browsed through newegg for some parts and pricing and came up with the following specs: ~2.0 GHz AMD AM2 socket AM2 socket mobo with the basics (video adapter a necessity, I don't need an extra vid card) 1GB cheap ram either 2 500GB HD's in RAID, or 1 TB for now and get another later to set up in RAID. 350W PS DVD RW drive (already have) Thoughts? I'm just looking for any input. Thanks! __________________ (\_\| AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2.14Ghz (10% OC) (\_\| ASRock 939 Dual SATA-2 ULi (\_\| G. Skill 512MB x 2 184pin DDR 400 (\_\| Antec case w/ 450w PSU (\_\| Radeon 9250 128MB AGP (5% OC) (\_\| Hitachi 160GB HD, Seagate 60GB HD (\_\| MadDog 16/8x DVD+-RW

12-20-2007, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
jrusty15 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30	Really? No comments or suggestions? Did I post this in the wrong section? __________________ (\_\| AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2.14Ghz (10% OC) (\_\| ASRock 939 Dual SATA-2 ULi (\_\| G. Skill 512MB x 2 184pin DDR 400 (\_\| Antec case w/ 450w PSU (\_\| Radeon 9250 128MB AGP (5% OC) (\_\| Hitachi 160GB HD, Seagate 60GB HD (\_\| MadDog 16/8x DVD+-RW

12-20-2007, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shadowhunter Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 16 Posts: 364	The custom case will prolly be kinda hard to do yourself unless you have previous experience doing that kind of thing. You'll most likely have to order HDD cages and learn the specs. for ATX mobo screw holes, PSU screw holes, etc. __________________ ::My PC:: Dell E510::: Windows XP MCE::: Pentium D 820::: XFX 8600GT with Zalman HSF @ 680/1360/800::: 2GB Dual-Channel Patriot DDR2-533 CL4::: Seagate 80GB 7200.9 HDD (OS/Programs)::: WD 80GB IDE HDD (Media)::: Antec EarthWatts 500W PSU:::

12-21-2007, 04:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,038	350W won't cut it... and that much GB won't help because of the rather low RAM... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

12-21-2007, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
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