First Build

Maddog71 · 01-29-2006, 04:08 PM

I saw the change in ram, Thanks-- Mike

**Praetor** · 01-30-2006, 02:33 AM

Here's a platform that is future upgradable
Gigabyte GA8I945GMF ($98.50)
Intel Pentium4 506 ($119.75)
Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99)
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
Subtotal: $401.99

Now if future compatability isnt an issue,
Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99)
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
ASUS P5VDC-MX ($56.00)
Intel Pentium4 521 ($181.00)
Subtotal: $420.74

A bit over and not future proof but probably the best as it is
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
Buffalo MAJOR 2x512 CL2.5 ($71.95)
Athlon64 3200 [Venice (DH-E3), S939] ($164.00)
ASUS A8V-MX ($58.00)
Subtotal: $410.70

Maddog71 · 01-31-2006, 12:16 AM

Thank You for the list. You guys have all been very helpful, now I'm going to order some parts and do this. Thanks again, Mike

Rambo · 01-31-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maddog71

Thank You for the list. You guys have all been very helpful, now I'm going to order some parts and do this. Thanks again, Mike

Which list are you going with? The build Praetor put together would pwn the list you made earlier on... It's dual core, something that games a couple of months on from now are going to be utilising, thus giving you a big increase over signle core users... Heck, 3DMark06 already does!

Maddog71 · 01-31-2006, 04:19 AM

I ordered andy's list, I figure its less money and if I mess it all up it will be a cheap lesson. should have the parts in about three day's. I'll let you guy's know how it turns out. Thanks, Mike

Maddog71 · 01-31-2006, 12:24 PM

OH, One more thing, I want to install windows xp, What do I need to get for that? Mike

**Praetor** · 02-01-2006, 04:16 PM

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Heck, 3DMark06 already does!

As if that matters of course....

Quote:

OH, One more thing, I want to install windows xp, What do I need to get for that? Mike

you need windowsxp
Step by step

Maddog71 · 02-08-2006, 12:30 AM

OK so far so good! I' ve had fun with this so far and am almost ready to fire it up, all I'm missing is some ram and my operating system which will both be here 02/09. Now some one told me I had to format my hard drive,if so at what point do I need to do this and could some one point me in the right direction on how? I will be installing XP PRO. Thanks, Mike

Maddog71 · 02-10-2006, 02:27 AM

Hi Guy's I have alittle problem, I fired up this new build and went through the bios. I set everything to default and it all looks good until I leave that and go to the main page on there it looks good except it says floppy drive fail (40). Got any ideals on what is wrong? thanks

Maddog71 · 02-11-2006, 06:07 AM

Hi Guys, I got this computer up and running tonight, it works great so far. Thanks for all of your help Andy 5667, Rambo and Praetor. My daughter wants one now and I'm going to go with the first of the three builds that Praetor gave me. Thanks again this has been alot of fun for me. Mike

01-30-2006, 02:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,955	Here's a platform that is future upgradable Gigabyte GA8I945GMF ($98.50) Intel Pentium4 506 ($119.75) Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99) Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00) Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00) NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75) Subtotal: $401.99 Now if future compatability isnt an issue, Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99) Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00) Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00) NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75) ASUS P5VDC-MX ($56.00) Intel Pentium4 521 ($181.00) Subtotal: $420.74 A bit over and not future proof but probably the best as it is Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00) Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00) NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75) Buffalo MAJOR 2x512 CL2.5 ($71.95) Athlon64 3200 [Venice (DH-E3), S939] ($164.00) ASUS A8V-MX ($58.00) Subtotal: $410.70 __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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01-29-2006, 04:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	I saw the change in ram, Thanks-- Mike

01-31-2006, 12:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	Thank You for the list. You guys have all been very helpful, now I'm going to order some parts and do this. Thanks again, Mike

01-31-2006, 04:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	I ordered andy's list, I figure its less money and if I mess it all up it will be a cheap lesson. should have the parts in about three day's. I'll let you guy's know how it turns out. Thanks, Mike

01-31-2006, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	OH, One more thing, I want to install windows xp, What do I need to get for that? Mike

02-08-2006, 12:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	OK so far so good! I' ve had fun with this so far and am almost ready to fire it up, all I'm missing is some ram and my operating system which will both be here 02/09. Now some one told me I had to format my hard drive,if so at what point do I need to do this and could some one point me in the right direction on how? I will be installing XP PRO. Thanks, Mike

02-10-2006, 02:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	Hi Guy's I have alittle problem, I fired up this new build and went through the bios. I set everything to default and it all looks good until I leave that and go to the main page on there it looks good except it says floppy drive fail (40). Got any ideals on what is wrong? thanks

02-11-2006, 06:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
Maddog71 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	Hi Guys, I got this computer up and running tonight, it works great so far. Thanks for all of your help Andy 5667, Rambo and Praetor. My daughter wants one now and I'm going to go with the first of the three builds that Praetor gave me. Thanks again this has been alot of fun for me. Mike