My most expensive build. I'm scared.

Jkun · 10-14-2004, 01:23 AM

Edited: See the most recent post.

ZER0X · 10-15-2004, 12:19 AM

I dont understand what your problem is, everything will work well....although you havn't mentioned any harddrive

Jkun · 10-15-2004, 02:07 AM

I already have a hardrive, monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse. I plan on using onboard audio. I'm just trying to gather opinions about the build itself. Anything I forgot, or did wrong? All of my past rebuilds have been with my school's, or friend's parts.

ZER0X · 10-15-2004, 10:00 AM

Well theres nothing wrong with your build at all

Ive had experiences with all that show us

except the case

**Praetor** · 10-15-2004, 05:30 PM

Quote:

I've been being an off-topic whore

Not something a site admin wants to see.

As for the system, why not get XP2500 and not-uber-fancy memory?? You could then get something nice like a 6800

superflysmith · 10-15-2004, 08:08 PM

I hope you have better luck with your case/ps than what I had with mine. I spent $30 or $40 on my nice little combo. Then I blew up the power supply and spent $80 on a new one. Now I'm thinking about getting a new case too.

Tapir · 10-15-2004, 08:52 PM

I would also advise you go with the xp2500+, Read a little more about the Vid Card, Have not used it myself but read where others have problems - more experienced users of that card can update. Memory has been an issue with that otherwise excellent board. A good Ram is practically a must rather than some of the cheap quality stuff. Also go with 2 sticks to experience better performance via Dual Channel.

Cheers

Tapir · 10-15-2004, 08:57 PM

Also go with the Nvidia System drivers rather than the ones asus provides. There are updated versions over the one on your package CD.

**Praetor** · 10-16-2004, 12:47 AM

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Also go with the Nvidia System drivers rather than the ones asus provides. There are updated versions over the one on your package CD.

As the case with any mobo

Jkun · 10-16-2004, 04:44 AM

Well, I had a change of heart.

Two, actually.

So here's my (supposed) final build:

Motherboard

Video Card

RAM

Case/PS

Processor

I'm really quite pleased with the end result. 2-Day shipping, and it's still only $512. Any input?

10-14-2004, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jkun Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Age: 21 Posts: 34	My most expensive build. I'm scared. Edited: See the most recent post. Last edited by Jkun; 10-16-2004 at 05:00 AM.

10-15-2004, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZER0X Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,422	I dont understand what your problem is, everything will work well....although you havn't mentioned any harddrive __________________ AMD X2 4000+ Socket AM2 2Gb RAM DDR2 667 Dual Channel 750Gb HDD 32mb ASUS EN8800GT 512mb

10-15-2004, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jkun Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Age: 21 Posts: 34	I already have a hardrive, monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse. I plan on using onboard audio. I'm just trying to gather opinions about the build itself. Anything I forgot, or did wrong? All of my past rebuilds have been with my school's, or friend's parts. Last edited by Jkun; 10-15-2004 at 02:09 AM.

10-15-2004, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZER0X Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,422	Well theres nothing wrong with your build at all Ive had experiences with all that show us except the case __________________ AMD X2 4000+ Socket AM2 2Gb RAM DDR2 667 Dual Channel 750Gb HDD 32mb ASUS EN8800GT 512mb

10-15-2004, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
superflysmith Bronze Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 45	I hope you have better luck with your case/ps than what I had with mine. I spent $30 or $40 on my nice little combo. Then I blew up the power supply and spent $80 on a new one. Now I'm thinking about getting a new case too. __________________ Intel Pentium® 4 550 Processor Prescott 3.4GH Asus P5GDC-V Deluxe Intel 915G 2x Corsair CM2X512-5400C4 512MB DDR2-667 Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160GB Serial ATA Asus Extreme AX600PRO/TD Radeon X600 XT PCI Express 128MB DDR Video Card

10-15-2004, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tapir Bronze Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Paradise Posts: 82	I would also advise you go with the xp2500+, Read a little more about the Vid Card, Have not used it myself but read where others have problems - more experienced users of that card can update. Memory has been an issue with that otherwise excellent board. A good Ram is practically a must rather than some of the cheap quality stuff. Also go with 2 sticks to experience better performance via Dual Channel. Cheers

10-15-2004, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tapir Bronze Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Paradise Posts: 82	Also go with the Nvidia System drivers rather than the ones asus provides. There are updated versions over the one on your package CD.

10-16-2004, 04:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jkun Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Age: 21 Posts: 34	Well, I had a change of heart. Two, actually. So here's my (supposed) final build: Motherboard Video Card RAM Case/PS Processor I'm really quite pleased with the end result. 2-Day shipping, and it's still only $512. Any input? Last edited by Jkun; 10-16-2004 at 05:02 AM.

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