Building new computer

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EMO-TOCROSS

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Okay so I need to build another computer for my mom, and I dont want it too pricey. 800$ max, but I'd like to have her not pay that much. So what do you think of this system I spec'ed out?

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-478&depa=1

PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ "Barton", 333MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-418&depa=1

CASE: ANTEC Solution Series Mid Tower Case with 300W Power Supply, Model "SLK2600AMB" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-117&depa=1

PROCESSOR FAN: COMES ON THE PROCESSOR - NOT OEM
LINK: NOT OEM

HARDDRIVE: Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-144-122&DEPA=1

CD/RW DRIVE: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K BLACK, Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-937&depa=1

VIDEO CARD: ROSEWILL RADEON 9600 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW9600-128D" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-164-022&DEPA=1

RAM: OCZ Premier Value Series, Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc

*Let me know of any advice, changes, things i need to avoid, etc..*

Thanks
 
Praetor

Praetor

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PROCESSOR FAN: COMES ON THE PROCESSOR - NOT OEM
LINK: NOT OEM
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WTF?

VIDEO CARD: ROSEWILL RADEON 9600 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW9600-128D" -RETAIL
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Does your mom need all this performance? A 9200SE should suit fine unless shes a gamer

RAM: OCZ Premier Value Series, Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
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Ditto
 
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EMO-TOCROSS

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WTF?
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Sorry dude I think its what I smoked :p . I dont know why thats in there, the processor I picked out comes with a heatsink and fan, so i dont know what I was on :eek: .
Does your mom need all this performance? A 9200SE should suit fine unless shes a gamer
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No she doesnt. I havent ever looked for video cards that arent good with games, so i diddnt know what to look for here. I'll look for a 9200E than.
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Um.... Ditto? :eek: :eek: Is that good or bad?
 
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EMO-TOCROSS

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Ohh I see my bad. How is 512mb alot, I figured 256mb x2 on dual channel will be just enough. Do you think thats more than whats needed? Cuz I thought 512mb of ram is just barely enough, but then again I have never built a basic computer so I dont know... but other than that, do you think the system I spec'd out is good? cuz at 460$ it kinda scares me how cheap I can get this.
 
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EMO-TOCROSS

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Yeah i thought about it, but There's no way what so ever my mom would need/use that. Hey, now that I think about it, I'll give her my CDRW Drive and I'll get the DVD-RW Drive for me! :) Mwahaha lol good idea man! :)
 
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Ohh I see my bad. How is 512mb alot, I figured 256mb x2 on dual channel will be just enough. Do you think thats more than whats needed? Cuz I thought 512mb of ram is just barely enough, but then again I have never built a basic computer so I dont know... but other than that, do you think the system I spec'd out is good? cuz at 460$ it kinda scares me how cheap I can get this.
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Forget the Dual Chan dude ... hell you should prolly drop the mobo down if gaming isnt an issue. The A7N8X-X or A7V8X-X should be more than sufficient :)

You MIGHT consider a DVD-RW instead. Not THAT much more money.
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True but comparing to say a $25 Litey CDRW and that its a fairly tight budget ... and that media is a pain in the arse (expensive and finicky) ... prolyl not the best idea :)
 
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EMO-TOCROSS

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Okay uptaded system:

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS "A7N8X-X" nForce2 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-468&depa=0

PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ "Barton", 333MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-418&depa=1

CASE: ANTEC Solution Series Mid Tower Case with 300W Power Supply, Model "SLK2600AMB" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-117&depa=1

HARDDRIVE: Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-144-122&DEPA=1

CD/RW DRIVE: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K BLACK, Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-937&depa=1

VIDEO CARD: Rosewill ATI RADEON 9200SE Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW92SE-128D" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-164-002&depa=0

RAM: OCZ Premier Value Series, Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-999&depa=1

TOTAL: $ 449.95

Any changes I need to make before I order, Im ordering in a few hours, I'd like not to disapoint my mom. :p Thanks guys --- Any comments at all
 
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EMO-TOCROSS

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OKay final setup:

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS "A7N8X-X" nForce2 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-468&depa=0

PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ "Barton", 333MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-418&depa=1

CASE: ANTEC Solution Series Mid Tower Case with 300W Power Supply, Model "SLK2600AMB" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-117&depa=1

HARDDRIVE: Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-144-122&DEPA=1

CD/RW DRIVE: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K BLACK, Retail
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-937&depa=1

VIDEO CARD: Rosewill ATI RADEON 9200SE Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW92SE-128D" -RETAIL
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-164-002&depa=0

RAM: Kingmax 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-156-006&depa=1

(only ram is whats changed)

Im ordering in an hour. Let me know if this is a good final.

Thanks
 
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