potential new computer...

bubblybee · 06-18-2005, 02:34 PM

hey guys,
what do you think of this one?...

* AMD CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+

AMD Motherboards: Gigabyte GA-K8NS motherboard
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Hard Drives: WD 160Gb 7200 8Mb Cache Hard Disk
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Optical Drives: LG GSA-4163B DVD Re-Writer (16x/Dual Layer)
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Memory: Kingston 512Mb PC2-4200 DDR2 Ram
*
Monitors: LG 17" Flatron 700B Monitor
*
Cases: ATX Midi Case H622 (400W)
*
Miscellaneous Hardware: 1.44Mb Floppy Disk Drive
*
Graphics Cards: ASUS A9250GE-TD-256 ATI R9250 GAME EDITION/ 256MB/ DVI-I/ TV-OUT/ AGP8X
*
Keyboards: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard (Black)
*
Mice & Input Devices: Microsoft Optical Mouse (Black)
*
Speakers: Logitech X-230 2.1 Speakers (32 Watts)
*
Modems: Netcomm 56k PCI Internal Modem
*
Optical Drives: LiteON 16X DVD Reader

$1,288.80

It's the first time i'm doing my own computer. kinda on a budget.
i'd appreciate any comments/criticisms!
thanks

Charlie7940 · 06-18-2005, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Cases: ATX Midi Case H622 (400W)

Do you have a link to that case? I'd like to check out the PSU.

bubblybee · 06-18-2005, 03:04 PM

sure do... http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...roducts_id=369

ps these prices are in aussie $$

LittleHoov · 06-18-2005, 03:58 PM

id say you should probably get a new power supply as well, the ones that come with cases arent known for being the greatest, take a look at PSU 101 and it should help you know what to look for in a power supply

alanuofm · 06-18-2005, 05:00 PM

you might want some new ram. amd doesn't support ddr2 yet

bubblybee · 06-19-2005, 03:28 AM

speaking of amd... i've read so much about amd vs intel that it's done my head in. is it neither here nor there (ie they're pretty much on the same par) or is there a significant difference?

MasterGooby · 06-19-2005, 03:31 AM

amd vs intel, the ago old question. it makes my head spin too. what will you be using the comp. for mainly?

alanuofm · 06-19-2005, 03:38 AM

performancewise, amd and intel are about the same. benchmarks shows that amd's are a tad bit better but nothing noticeable. i just go with amd because it's always cheaper

bubblybee · 06-19-2005, 03:52 AM

yeah that's why i picked the amd... cos it was cheaper. I'm a med student so i'm mainly using my computer for ms word, graphics (just anatomy pics + photos) and music.
I'm also settin up a computer for my mum... she uses it for digital camera stuff a lot and her budget is ~ AUS$2000. she wants intel but doesn't know why! anwway this is my first run-thru with the specs:

Case: AOpen HQ45 ATX 250W Midi Tower
Motherboard: Intel BLKD915GUXL i915G, LGA775, DDR2-533, PCI-Ex16, SATA, VGA, LAN, mATX
Memory - RAM: Kingston 512MB (2 x 256MB Kit) PC3200 DDR RAM - CL3
CPU: Intel Celeron D 320 (2.4Ghz), S478, 533Mhz FSB, 256K (Prescott)
Floppy Drive: Sony 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: Western Digital 200GB 7200rpm ATA100 HDD with 8MB Cache
CD/DVD Drive: Pioneer DVR-109 16X16 DVD-/+R/RW Dual Layer DVD Burner - OEM, (no software)
CD/DVD Drive: LiteOn 16X IDE DVD Drive w. Vibration Reduction and PowerDVD Software
Video Card: Gigabyte R925128D Radeon 9250, 128MB, TV/DVI, AGP8X
Modem: Netcomm IN5699 InModem 56K
Mice & Trackball: Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue
Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard
Monitor: Philips 170B5CS 17" LCD Multimedia Monitor, Zero Bright Dot - Silver
Speaker: Altec Lansing SPE121 3 piece Speaker/ Subwoofer, 8 Watts RMS, Black
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OEM
Warranty & Assembly: Microtech Assembled w. 3 Years Labour, Manufacturer Warranty On Parts - RTB

Your Cost (inc. GST):
$1,620.80

MasterGooby · 06-19-2005, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblybee

Case: AOpen HQ45 ATX 250W Midi Tower
Motherboard: Intel BLKD915GUXL i915G, LGA775, DDR2-533, PCI-Ex16, SATA, VGA, LAN, mATX
Memory - RAM: Kingston 512MB (2 x 256MB Kit) PC3200 DDR RAM - CL3
CPU: Intel Celeron D 320 (2.4Ghz), S478, 533Mhz FSB, 256K (Prescott)
Floppy Drive: Sony 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: Western Digital 200GB 7200rpm ATA100 HDD with 8MB Cache
CD/DVD Drive: Pioneer DVR-109 16X16 DVD-/+R/RW Dual Layer DVD Burner - OEM, (no software)
CD/DVD Drive: LiteOn 16X IDE DVD Drive w. Vibration Reduction and PowerDVD Software
Video Card: Gigabyte R925128D Radeon 9250, 128MB, TV/DVI, AGP8X
Modem: Netcomm IN5699 InModem 56K
Mice & Trackball: Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue
Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard
Monitor: Philips 170B5CS 17" LCD Multimedia Monitor, Zero Bright Dot - Silver
Speaker: Altec Lansing SPE121 3 piece Speaker/ Subwoofer, 8 Watts RMS, Black
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OEM
Warranty & Assembly: Microtech Assembled w. 3 Years Labour, Manufacturer Warranty On Parts - RTB

Your Cost (inc. GST):
$1,620.80

Alot of the parts, (CPU, RAM, HDD wouldn't have a place to plug into after the 2 ROMS are installed, video card) they don't match the mobo you are trying to use. I would suggest a different mobo for those parts, maybe something like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157034 just for example. And prolly a better PSU, read PSU 101 for that.

Is this something a computer store said they would build you?

06-18-2005, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
bubblybee New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 12	potential new computer... hey guys, what do you think of this one?... * AMD CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ AMD Motherboards: Gigabyte GA-K8NS motherboard * Hard Drives: WD 160Gb 7200 8Mb Cache Hard Disk * Optical Drives: LG GSA-4163B DVD Re-Writer (16x/Dual Layer) * Memory: Kingston 512Mb PC2-4200 DDR2 Ram * Monitors: LG 17" Flatron 700B Monitor * Cases: ATX Midi Case H622 (400W) * Miscellaneous Hardware: 1.44Mb Floppy Disk Drive * Graphics Cards: ASUS A9250GE-TD-256 ATI R9250 GAME EDITION/ 256MB/ DVI-I/ TV-OUT/ AGP8X * Keyboards: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard (Black) * Mice & Input Devices: Microsoft Optical Mouse (Black) * Speakers: Logitech X-230 2.1 Speakers (32 Watts) * Modems: Netcomm 56k PCI Internal Modem * Optical Drives: LiteON 16X DVD Reader $1,288.80 It's the first time i'm doing my own computer. kinda on a budget. i'd appreciate any comments/criticisms! thanks

06-18-2005, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
bubblybee New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 12	sure do... http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...roducts_id=369 ps these prices are in aussie $$ __________________ :P AMD Athlon64 3000 Gigabyte K8NS MB 160GB WD

06-18-2005, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
LittleHoov Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Climax Springs, Missouri Age: 21 Posts: 311	id say you should probably get a new power supply as well, the ones that come with cases arent known for being the greatest, take a look at PSU 101 and it should help you know what to look for in a power supply __________________ ZTSystems Notebook Intel Core Duo 2 TS5450 1.66ghz 3GB DDR2 RAM 250GB Hard Drive Nvidia 8600M GT OCed at 600/430 plus a host of other goodies.

06-19-2005, 03:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
bubblybee New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 12	speaking of amd... i've read so much about amd vs intel that it's done my head in. is it neither here nor there (ie they're pretty much on the same par) or is there a significant difference? __________________ :P AMD Athlon64 3000 Gigabyte K8NS MB 160GB WD

06-19-2005, 03:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
MasterGooby Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: College Station, TX Age: 27 Posts: 77	amd vs intel, the ago old question. it makes my head spin too. what will you be using the comp. for mainly? __________________ Intel Pentium 4 630 3.0Ghz Intel D915PCY Mobo Corsair DDR2 Value Select 1GB ATI Radeon X300SE GPU :mad: What will they think of next? http://www.sugarbushsquirrel.com/

06-18-2005, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	you might want some new ram. amd doesn't support ddr2 yet

06-19-2005, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	performancewise, amd and intel are about the same. benchmarks shows that amd's are a tad bit better but nothing noticeable. i just go with amd because it's always cheaper

06-19-2005, 03:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
bubblybee New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 12	yeah that's why i picked the amd... cos it was cheaper. I'm a med student so i'm mainly using my computer for ms word, graphics (just anatomy pics + photos) and music. I'm also settin up a computer for my mum... she uses it for digital camera stuff a lot and her budget is ~ AUS$2000. she wants intel but doesn't know why! anwway this is my first run-thru with the specs: Case: AOpen HQ45 ATX 250W Midi Tower Motherboard: Intel BLKD915GUXL i915G, LGA775, DDR2-533, PCI-Ex16, SATA, VGA, LAN, mATX Memory - RAM: Kingston 512MB (2 x 256MB Kit) PC3200 DDR RAM - CL3 CPU: Intel Celeron D 320 (2.4Ghz), S478, 533Mhz FSB, 256K (Prescott) Floppy Drive: Sony 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive: Western Digital 200GB 7200rpm ATA100 HDD with 8MB Cache CD/DVD Drive: Pioneer DVR-109 16X16 DVD-/+R/RW Dual Layer DVD Burner - OEM, (no software) CD/DVD Drive: LiteOn 16X IDE DVD Drive w. Vibration Reduction and PowerDVD Software Video Card: Gigabyte R925128D Radeon 9250, 128MB, TV/DVI, AGP8X Modem: Netcomm IN5699 InModem 56K Mice & Trackball: Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Monitor: Philips 170B5CS 17" LCD Multimedia Monitor, Zero Bright Dot - Silver Speaker: Altec Lansing SPE121 3 piece Speaker/ Subwoofer, 8 Watts RMS, Black Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OEM Warranty & Assembly: Microtech Assembled w. 3 Years Labour, Manufacturer Warranty On Parts - RTB Your Cost (inc. GST): $1,620.80 __________________ :P AMD Athlon64 3000 Gigabyte K8NS MB 160GB WD

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