My final set up , opinions

QuickStep · 08-24-2005, 03:13 AM

I just got my paycheck so, i finally decided to go for this setup:

Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (2,2 GHz) "Manchester"

Motherboard
ABIT Fatal1ty AN8-SLI

Memory
Kingston DIMM 2 GB (Retail, DD400-X64-C3AK2, Dual Channel Kit)

Video
MSI NX7800GTX-T2D

Harddisk
Maxtor DiamondMax 250GB 7200rpm 16MB cache

Cooler
Thermaltake silent tower

Case
???

Still not sure about the case. Also not sure about the SLI-mobo, because im probably not planning on putting 2 video cards in there.

[-0MEGA-] · 08-24-2005, 03:37 AM

excellent case, i would go with sli for the future.

Must have been a big paycheck. lol

X24 · 08-24-2005, 04:13 AM

Yes, SLI is deffinatly a good thing to go for, but if u don't have to have a pc right away, check out news for ati's crossfire!

TheChef · 08-24-2005, 04:41 AM

The Fatal1ty is somewhere around 200, I would look at the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI for about 30 less. That's a nice board.

XHotxEx791 · 08-24-2005, 04:49 AM

Don't forget arctic silver and windows if needed. Also optical drives. What ever case you get, be sure to check the psu and if its junk, buy a separate one.

ROger

penguinrusty · 08-24-2005, 05:21 AM

I would definately get the Ultra MS Dragon case. It's big, has screwless fan mounts, and these cool things that make it really easy to remove drives. It also has removable hdd and fdd trays.

QuickStep · 08-24-2005, 02:33 PM

ok i was looking at the ms dragon case, but it doesnt include a psu. Which psu do you recommend (watt?) Because the price increment is enormous

XHotxEx791 · 08-24-2005, 08:26 PM

$40 rosewill 450watt psu.

Roger

ilovefishsticks · 08-24-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickStep

ok i was looking at the ms dragon case, but it doesnt include a psu. Which psu do you recommend (watt?) Because the price increment is enormous

what kind of case are you looking for, a gaming case, or just a nice looking black or silver case?? Ive read reviews on newegg that many of the psu's that come with the cases shorted their mobo and other parts, so i didnt take a chance and got the ultra x-connect 500w psu, its realy nice and would reccomend it to anyone, its 50$ USD. I have an aspire X-Dreamer case, and if your looking for a gaming case, that one is awsome looking, cost only 60 USD. just wasnt verry hand friendly to set up, it gave me a few pretty bad scrapes, but to me it dosent matter cuz its just one day to hook up and the comp is gonna last you a wile..

**Praetor** · 08-26-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

ABIT Fatal1ty AN8-SLI

Nice board but you can get better for that price via MSI or DFI

Quote:

Also not sure about the SLI-mobo, because im probably not planning on putting 2 video cards in there.

Then dont bother, just get a nForce4Ultra board like the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum or the DFI LanParty NF4Ultra

08-24-2005, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
QuickStep New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	My final set up , opinions I just got my paycheck so, i finally decided to go for this setup: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (2,2 GHz) "Manchester" Motherboard ABIT Fatal1ty AN8-SLI Memory Kingston DIMM 2 GB (Retail, DD400-X64-C3AK2, Dual Channel Kit) Video MSI NX7800GTX-T2D Harddisk Maxtor DiamondMax 250GB 7200rpm 16MB cache Cooler Thermaltake silent tower Case ??? Still not sure about the case. Also not sure about the SLI-mobo, because im probably not planning on putting 2 video cards in there.

08-24-2005, 03:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,463	excellent case, i would go with sli for the future. Must have been a big paycheck. lol __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

08-24-2005, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	The Fatal1ty is somewhere around 200, I would look at the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI for about 30 less. That's a nice board. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/47630-fs-a64-3000-6600-1gb-ram-w-stuff.html http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

08-24-2005, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
XHotxEx791 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hawaii Age: 18 Posts: 318	Don't forget arctic silver and windows if needed. Also optical drives. What ever case you get, be sure to check the psu and if its junk, buy a separate one. ROger __________________ damasta55r-computing.net tech-forums.net cnet gamespot computerforum.com (banned account)

08-24-2005, 05:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
penguinrusty Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Age: 17 Posts: 577	I would definately get the Ultra MS Dragon case. It's big, has screwless fan mounts, and these cool things that make it really easy to remove drives. It also has removable hdd and fdd trays. __________________ "Weighing in at an extremely portable 42 pounds (lbs) is the Lappy 486. Finally, a computer for your lap. By Compy." -StrongBad AMD Athlon 64 4800+ X2 DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR 2gb Geil Value RAM Maxtor 160gb SATA hdd Hiper Type-R 550 watt PSU Aopen DVD burner ATI X1800XT

08-24-2005, 04:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
X24 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 967	Yes, SLI is deffinatly a good thing to go for, but if u don't have to have a pc right away, check out news for ati's crossfire!

08-24-2005, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
QuickStep New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	ok i was looking at the ms dragon case, but it doesnt include a psu. Which psu do you recommend (watt?) Because the price increment is enormous

08-24-2005, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
XHotxEx791 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hawaii Age: 18 Posts: 318	$40 rosewill 450watt psu. Roger __________________ damasta55r-computing.net tech-forums.net cnet gamespot computerforum.com (banned account)

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