Need Input On Comp Build

Marine_Bryan

Marine_Bryan

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I'm going to build a new computer in about two weeks, I've pretty much got all my parts picked out. I would just like any input, tell me if you can see any compatiblity crapups, or improvment suggestions. A hundred bucks either way won't kill me. This is my first build and I would appreciate any input. Also I'd like to now what would be better: onboard sound with this MoBo, or Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2.

Thank you,
Marine_Bryan

Model
Asus M2N-SLI-Deluxe NVIDIA
AMD Athlon64 X2 +4600
Diablo XKroma Glossy Black ATX
600 watt PSU with case
XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition / 256MB GDDR3
Sound Blaster Audigy 2
Dual Channel EL Platinum XTC 2048MB PC6400 DDR2
Caviar SE 16 / 250GB / 7200 / 16MB / SATA-300
Pioneer DVR-110DBK / 16x8x16x DVD+RW
Pioneer DVR-110DBK / 16x8x16x DVD+RW
Microsoft Windows XP Pro x64
CPU Fan Athlon64 X2 +4800
Hard Drive Fan
80mm Case Fan
80mm Case Fan
 
The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 would be better than your onboard sound.
Is that board socket AM2?
 
The OCZ has compatibility with that MoBo? Might be right because I heard that MoBo was picky about RAM. But you got that MoBo so you'd know, thank you.
 
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yes i do have that mobo and i was gonna order that exact RAM you have but i returned it when i got it. i researched well into this problem on ASUS website and OCZ website. If i remember correctly there is a problem with the Microns OCZ use and currently the mobo doesnt support it. they havent came out with a BIOS that fixes it that i know of, tho i havent checked in awhile. i would just be safe and get some CORSAIR since its already compatible with it. ill look into any bios updates concerning this problem and get back to you
 
thank you again. I'd been abit more than pissed if I built the comp and then learned the RAM doesn't work. I was researching it and thought I saw some thing about the BIOS update that clears that up.
 
that is how it would be fixed but im not sure if the new update fixes it


go over to the asus forums and find the M2N-SLI Deluxe boards and search around for OCZ
 
what res are you going to be using the graphics card at...and how much are you getting it for? at the lower res it does keep up with 7900's and such, but at higher res and aa and af you might want to think about purchasing a 7900, ya its more expensive but you'll notice a difference in games and such. but if your gonna run it at 1024 x 768 or something then i guess it wouldnt matter too too much. just wondering if you looked at all your options in that department. although the xxx version is the highest ocd 7600gt so it does crank. but im pretty sure at higher resolutions and aa and af it starts to fall behind cards that are say 50-100bucks more expensive than it if you get it on sale. but that card may be perfect for you. just wondering if you just picked out parts or you really looked into each part you picked and thought about exactly what you were gonna use it for...

ohh and i agree with the core 2 duo idea...altho that setup looks great too
 
I agree, an E6300 setup would be great, but it depends if you are okay with overclocking or not..
 
yeah, my whole reasoning with the 7600GT XXX is that im going to buy a premium card a few months after Windows Vista and DirectX 10 to, no point in buying a card that will literally be out of date in four months.

and on the subject of pentium v. amd ive made up my mind a couple of months ago that i was going to build a amd system because its 64bit, so you get full Vista support, its a high frequency, and because a couple a months ago it was uncontestedly the best CPU available.

but maybe i should research more on the Core 2 dou, but then again, ive never been one to be swayed by one good product release, remember AMD has been the best CPU for quite awhile, and from what ive heard the AM2 chip has alot of potiental, not to say Core 2 Dou doesn't

a question i have though, is the Core 2 Dou 64-bit? does intel have any 64-bit CPU's? and, does any one have any links to the AMD and Pentium benchmarks

Thank Again
 
I wouldn't even buy an AMD rig now that Intel is kicking the crap out of them. Definitely snag the Audigy 2. Great card. The occasional snag with them, but they sound great.
 
thanks for all the help every one.
during my time researching i discovered that the core 2 duo is indeed better than almont any amd am2 cpu avialible

i have decided to go with the new core 2 duo, out of a honest ive failed to do any research on the intel cpu's in the past few month

may god have mercy on my soul
 
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