almost final system ideas*thoughts*?

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bamaboy

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Pentium D 920 presler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116237
ASUS MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131538
1-1.5 gb DDR2 667 ram
250gb SATA hard drive(segate/western..?)
1 DVD rom
1 DVD rw
either nvidia 6600gt and tv tuner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121178R
or ATI all-in-wonder x800xl http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102582
or x1300 all in wonder http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102661
xp media center
and a cool case
 
suprasteve

suprasteve

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I like maxtor drives personally, but of the two you picked out, I'd say Seagate, but I think either would be fine. If you're going to play any games, I'd suggest against the x1300, it doesn't give most ofd its stats, and the one it does give (pixel pipelines) is horrid. The x800xl will game better than the 6600gt, but either of those setups would probably be fine, just depends on your preference, I would personally go for the x800xl (I've got a non-AIW one actually and I'm getting 11k+ 3DMark03 so it's decent).
 
Syphr

Syphr

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Again, i have to agree. the X800XL may not have a TV-Tuner, but it is a much better card... TV-Tuners can be added seperately later.
 
liquidshadow

liquidshadow

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Syphr said:
Again, i have to agree. the X800XL may not have a TV-Tuner, but it is a much better card... TV-Tuners can be added seperately later.
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The 7800GT will be a much better buy for that price than the x800XL..
 
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bamaboy

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i think im going to either get a 6600gt or 6800gs or radeon x1600xt or xl dont remember or x800 all around 180ish
 
Praetor

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Pentium D 920 presler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116237 ASUS MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131538
1-1.5 gb DDR2 667 ram
250gb SATA hard drive(segate/western..?)
1 DVD rom
1 DVD rw
either nvidia 6600gt and tv tuner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814121178R
or ATI all-in-wonder x800xl http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102582
or x1300 all in wonder http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102661 xp media center
and a cool case
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If thats "almost final" spec then
1. What are the makes and models of everything
2. How much ram do you want?
3. Whats the budget
4. What are u using the machine for

nvidia > ATI a 6800gs will do you fine.
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Easy on the fanboyism. it annoys admins.
 
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bamaboy

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on the ram which ever is the best i cAn get for less than a hundred and probably just 1gb with 2 512s or either just 1 1gb i know corsair is good

western hard drive

sony dvd i think
and ben q or hp lightscribe dvd burner

raidmax case the 130$ samurai one

budget is 1200ish and right now with xp MCE
it is 1198 with shipping but i need to include a tv tuner and sound card so it will go up
 
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bamaboy

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CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
BenQ Black ATA/ATAPI DVD Burner With LightScribe Model DW1655 - Retail

$59.99 $59.99
ATX Computer Case
RAIDMAX SAMURAI ATX-901WBP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450watts PS2 ATX12V Power Supply - Retail
$133.50 $133.50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811156173

Internal Hard Drives


Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard
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$110.00 $110.00
Video Cards


MSI NX6800GS-TD256E Lite Geforce 6800GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16
$192.00 $192.00
CD/DVD ROM Drives
ASUS Black ATAPI DVD-ROM Drive Model E616A - OEM
$22.99 $22.99
Memory - System

Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model PSD21G667K -

$15.00 Mail-in Rebate

$97.99 $97.99
Intel-compatible Motherboards

ASUS P5LD2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

$119.00 $119.00
Processors

Intel Pentium D 920 Presler 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor Model
$269.00 $269.00

1 Blizzard World of WarCraft PC Game w/ 14 Day Subscription - OEM

$45.99 -$45.99 Sale $0.00
Operating Systems


Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Single Pack - OEM

$135.95 $135.95
Subtotal: $1,140.42



Shipping: $57.77
$1,198.19


add a couple extra options for wire or maybe fans and a tv tuner forgot to add it
 
liquidshadow

liquidshadow

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Intel Pentium D Presler 3.0GHZ
DFI Lanparty UT 915P-T12
OCZ Gold 1GB DDR2-533
NEC ND-3550A DVD Burner
WD 250GB HDD 16mb
Xclio Xclio 450BL PSU
Sapphire Radeon X800GTO2 (unlockable to X850XT PE 100%)
=~$1000 including shipping
I did not include the case and the operation system.
One of the reviews said that Windows XP MCE does not support dual core. If this is true, you cannot use it with the Pentium D.
I only went with the Pentium D because the other people were. Tell us exactly what you'll be doing with this computer. Then we can make another list made specifically to your requirements.
 
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bamaboy

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that one would come out to be way more than mine after you add some other stuff i want

i want 2 drives and dosent say that that card supports dual core, but it has the 775 socket

and i dont really plan to do any overclocking so i heard i really dont need any dfi
 
liquidshadow

liquidshadow

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bamaboy said:
that one would come out to be way more than mine after you add some other stuff i want

i want 2 drives and dosent say that that card supports dual core, but it has the 775 socket

and i dont really plan to do any overclocking so i heard i really dont need any dfi
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What do you mean by "doesn't say that that card supports dual core"? The motherboard?
What stuff do you want, specify and then I can make a more accurate list. How am I supposed to make a list without knowing what you want? 775 Socket is the socket for the Pentium D, so what are you trying to say?
 
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bamaboy

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on newegg it isnt under support pentium d im just going by that and it dosent say it supports dual core tech but i do know its the right socket

it will start to get a little pricey if i go with too much more how easy is it to make the 800 a 850 for the videocard
i will probably stick with the 2.8ghz and the asus mobo

and get the ocz ram and just xp home and add a tv tuner
 
Praetor

Praetor

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$10 less on the HDD

Intel Pentium D Presler 3.0GHZ <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116238>
DFI Lanparty UT 915P-T12 <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136145>
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As nice as that system is, it wont boot :)

What do you mean by "doesn't say that that card supports dual core"? The motherboard?
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Meaning 915P doesnt support PentiumD. Common mistake :)
 
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bamaboy

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okay thats what i thought

im going to just keep my new specs i got the same case without a psu and added my own

here are specs now
1 GENERIC 8" 4-Pin Power Cable Splitter Model 11W3-01208 - OEM

$5.19 -$5.19 Sale $0.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)

BenQ Black ATA/ATAPI DVD Burner With LightScribe Model DW1655 -
$58.99 -$5.00 Instant
$53.99
ATX Computer Cases

RAIDMAX ATX-901WB Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

$100.99 $100.99
Floppy Drives

SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM

$9.45 $9.45
Internal Hard Drives

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
$110.00 -$5.00 Instant
$105.00
Video Devices & TV Tuners

SAPPHIRE Theater 550 PRO PCI Interface TV Tuner Card - Retail

$79.00 $79.00
Video Cards

XFX PVT42GUAD7 Geforce 6800GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

$199.00 $199.00
CD/DVD ROM Drives

ASUS Black ATAPI DVD-ROM Drive Model E616A - OEM

$22.99 $22.99
Power Supplies

ASPIRE ATX-AS520W BLACK ATX 520W Power Supply - Retail

$10.00 Mail-in Rebate

$58.99 $58.99
Memory - System
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update
Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model PSD21G667K -

$15.00 Mail-in Rebate

$97.99 $97.99
Intel-compatible Motherboards

ASUS P5LD2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

$119.00 $119.00
Processors



Intel Pentium D 920 Presler 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor
$268.00 $268.00

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/Update Rollup Release 2 OEM 1 Pack - OEM

$129.95 $129.95
Security / Utilities Software

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 - OEM

$24.99 $24.99
Combo

Thermaltake A2018 120mm 1 Ball 1 Sleeve Blue LED Light Case Cooling Fan - Retail

$17.99 -$5.00 Combo
$12.99


Subtotal: $1,282.33



Shipping: $74.47

Total: $1,356.80

any idea on what to change, nothing that cost anymore money please, and i want intel
things i will change video card, tv tuner, ram, hard drive, dvd drives,PSU's stuff like this

Windows Media Center edition, who has used it and do all the functions work properly on it and is it easy to install because ive been hearing mixed things, i heard you need certain stuff for it to work and blah blah

is this 6800gs a good one its is overclocked form the factory

i dont know what is a good tv tuner but this one was fairly cheap and ATI makes good cards, if i figure out if MCE is a good OS i want the one i ahve but ive heard the software sucks on it if you dont have MCE to us their software
 
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