whatsmydingo
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Ok, so I am planning on buying new parts: case, mobo, proc, and memory.
My friends have helped me pick out a few, but I would like some outside opinions, hopefully none that are too biased.
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail
Model# ADA3400AXBOX
Item # N82E16819103484
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
Price: $287
MOBO:
MSI "K8N Neo-FSR" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL
Model# K8N NEO-FSR
Item # N82E16813130470
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb
RAM: 3x DIMM supports unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1xRJ45, 1x S/PDIF Out, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with 0,1,0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: 1000 BASE-T Ethernet
Form Factor: ATX
Price: $107
CASE:
COOLMAX 400W CX-400B, BLACK, Taurus CX Series Silent Power Supply; 1 x 120mm fan, 3 Speed Fan Control Switch ( Auto, Low, Medium).
Model# CX-400B (Black)
Item # N82E16817159023
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: Not specified
Efficiency: >65% at full load
Over Voltage Protection: on all output
Overload Protection: on all output
Input Voltage: 100~132VAC or 200~264VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47~63Hz
Input Current: Not specified
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@40A, -5V@1A, +12V@18A, -12V@1A, [email protected]
MTBF: Not specified
Approvals: UL, CSA, TUV, CE
Price: $38
ANTEC Performance Plus Metallic Gray SOHO File Server Case without Power Supply, Model "PlusView1000AMG"
Model# PLUSVIEW1000AMG
Item # N82E16811129124
Specifications:
Case Type: SOHO File Server
Color: Metallic Gray
Material: 1.0mm SECC
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2, 3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,IEEE1394 x1
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 2 x 80mm Rear Fan
Motherboard Compatibility: up to Extended ATX
Dimensions: 20.6''x8.1''x18.6''
Special Features: Lockable side panel with high-clarity,scratch-resistant window,vent,and 80mm fan mount
Price: $66.50
MEM:
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
Model# TWINX1024-3200C2
Item # N82E16820145449
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: With Black Heat Spreader
Warranty: Lifetime
Price: $225
Total (as of now -> not planning on purchasing until a few weeks before X-mas): $723.50
My friends have helped me pick out a few, but I would like some outside opinions, hopefully none that are too biased.
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail
Model# ADA3400AXBOX
Item # N82E16819103484
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
Price: $287
MOBO:
MSI "K8N Neo-FSR" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL
Model# K8N NEO-FSR
Item # N82E16813130470
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb
RAM: 3x DIMM supports unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1xRJ45, 1x S/PDIF Out, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with 0,1,0+1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: 1000 BASE-T Ethernet
Form Factor: ATX
Price: $107
CASE:
COOLMAX 400W CX-400B, BLACK, Taurus CX Series Silent Power Supply; 1 x 120mm fan, 3 Speed Fan Control Switch ( Auto, Low, Medium).
Model# CX-400B (Black)
Item # N82E16817159023
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: Not specified
Efficiency: >65% at full load
Over Voltage Protection: on all output
Overload Protection: on all output
Input Voltage: 100~132VAC or 200~264VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47~63Hz
Input Current: Not specified
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@40A, -5V@1A, +12V@18A, -12V@1A, [email protected]
MTBF: Not specified
Approvals: UL, CSA, TUV, CE
Price: $38
ANTEC Performance Plus Metallic Gray SOHO File Server Case without Power Supply, Model "PlusView1000AMG"
Model# PLUSVIEW1000AMG
Item # N82E16811129124
Specifications:
Case Type: SOHO File Server
Color: Metallic Gray
Material: 1.0mm SECC
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2, 3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,IEEE1394 x1
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 2 x 80mm Rear Fan
Motherboard Compatibility: up to Extended ATX
Dimensions: 20.6''x8.1''x18.6''
Special Features: Lockable side panel with high-clarity,scratch-resistant window,vent,and 80mm fan mount
Price: $66.50
MEM:
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
Model# TWINX1024-3200C2
Item # N82E16820145449
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: With Black Heat Spreader
Warranty: Lifetime
Price: $225
Total (as of now -> not planning on purchasing until a few weeks before X-mas): $723.50
