woohoo... yep, another one. tell me if you think this setup is any good

seldroc · Mar 10, 2005

(All prices are in $USD)

MoBo: $47.00
Asus ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-157-034&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

CPU: $177.99
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, HT, Prescott
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-175&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Cheap Processor Fan: $13.29
(Should i spend a little more to get a better quality one?)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-182-012&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Memory: $57.97
Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-532&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
(I also have 256MB of PC-2700 that i am going to put in too)

Hard Drive: $30
I already have a Western Digital 80GB Disk that i got for $30

Video Card: $55.00
Jaton 8X 128MB GeForce MX4000 Dual VGA
(I only need 128 and want the dual vga)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-139-149&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Case: $45
w/ 400W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-209-007&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

The total comes out to $326.25 USD

Let me know if you think i should change anything and/or add some stuff.

tweaker · Mar 10, 2005

seldroc said:
MoBo:
Asus ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset

CPU:
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, HT, Prescott
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-175&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Cheap Processor Fan:
(Should i spend a little more to get a better quality one?)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-182-012&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Memory:
Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-532&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
(I also have 256MB of PC-2700 that i am going to put in too)

Hard Drive:
I already have a Western Digital 80GB Disk

Video Card:
Jaton 8X 128MB GeForce MX4000 Dual VGA
(I only need 128 and want the dual vga)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-139-149&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Case:
400W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-209-007&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Let me know if you think i should change anything and/or add some stuff.

Get a motherboard with intelchipset instead, preferably not ASRock.

Yes get a better hsf.

Consider a better psu since the ones delivered in cases for $39.00 often is downright crap.

Are you going to play games on this? If so put some more $ on a better graphicscard.

Also, you don't wanna use any memory modules slower than PC-3200 in this system.

seldroc · Mar 10, 2005

tweaker said:
Get a motherboard with intelchipset instead, preferably not ASRock.

What would you recommend me getting?

Are you going to play games on this? If so put some more $ on a better graphicscard.

Nope, no games that need more than 64mb anyhow.

Also, you don't wanna use any memory modules slower than PC-3200 in this system.

ok, should i get two of those sticks then?

EDIT:
Power Supply:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-151-016&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

HSF:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-129-233&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

And i X2'd the memory

So the total is $469.42 without the mobo

Yeti · Mar 10, 2005

ok, should i get two of those sticks then?

Not necessarily. You might be fine with 512 MB depending on what apps your using. Adding your 256 would just drop the speed of your 512 to PC2700. Thats kind of case dependant of whether its better to have more RAM at a lower speed, or less at a higher speed

For the HSF - I would get a copper one. You're buying a Prescott which is known for its high temps.

Motherboard - an Intel 865 chipset should be fine and it should allow for some future upgrades. I usually go for Asus or Abit though there are other good brands.

seldroc · Mar 10, 2005

ok, what about this:

MoBo: $95.00
ASUS "P4P800 SE" i865PE Chipset, Socket 478, HT and Prescott ready
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-484&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

CPU: $177.99
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, HT, Prescott
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-175&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Processor Fan: $20.49
Copper

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-110-008&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Memory: $57.97
Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-532&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Hard Drive: $30
I already have a Western Digital 80GB Disk that i got for $30

Video Card: $55.00
Jaton 8X 128MB GeForce MX4000 Dual VGA
(I only need 128 and want the dual vga)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-139-149&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Case: $45
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-209-007&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Power Supply: $55.00
Seasonic 300W
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-151-016&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

The total comes out to $500.45 USD (I want to pay 500 max (w/o shipping) so this is looking good)

Yeti · Mar 10, 2005

Looks pretty good. I have that PSU in one of my computers and its worked well so far, and its nice having active PFC. I actually meant and all copper HSF (my fault, I should have been more specific). It probably won't make any difference though. Vantec is a good brand; my only concern is that its running at 5600 rpm it might be a little loud. All in all, that setup should be good.

seldroc · Mar 10, 2005

Yeti said:
Looks pretty good. I have that PSU in one of my computers and its worked well so far, and its nice having active PFC. I actually meant and all copper HSF (my fault, I should have been more specific). It probably won't make any difference though. Vantec is a good brand; my only concern is that its running at 5600 rpm it might be a little loud. All in all, that setup should be good.

From the user reviews on that heatsink/fan:
"I bought this to cool my P4 3.2e prescott and it works excellent. The cooling is sufficent to cool the powerful cpu. Definantly recommend."

Also, I'm not to concerned about the noise, anything is probably quieter then what i have now lol.

Thanks for your help guys!

Praetor · Mar 12, 2005

Asus ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset

1. Bad. ASUS != ASRock
2. Bad PT880 => crap

(Should I spend a little more to get a better quality one?)

Yes. S478 Prescotts run really hot

What would you recommend me getting?

Something i865 based

Nope, no games that need more than 64mb anyhow.

Unfortunately that leaves things very wide open as not very many games need 64MB let alone more than that

Not necessarily. You might be fine with 512 MB depending on what apps your using. Adding your 256 would just drop the speed of your 512 to PC2700. Thats kind of case dependant of whether its better to have more RAM at a lower speed, or less at a higher speed

Very true however 256MB @ PC3200 will never outpace 512MB @ PC2700 except in benchmarks ... and those mean crap all

From the user reviews on that heatsink/fan:

Never trust those reviews lol

seldroc · Mar 23, 2005

Alright, I got the CPU, P4 3.0Eghz HT prescott core

What about this mobo to go with it:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-232&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

And some RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-480&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Praetor · Mar 24, 2005

Ah crap it seems i already replied to this thread ... oh well, some additions ... *note to self, read entire thread first next time*

Asus ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset

ASUS and ASRock are two different brands/companies/lines ... Newegg is retarded for trying to affiliate them

(Should I spend a little more to get a better quality one?)

Yes S478 Prescotts are heat cannons

Have a look at this power supply, most likely far superior to anything that case comes with http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-189-002&depa=0

heinzbitte · Mar 24, 2005

Praetor said:
ASUS and ASRock are two different brands/companies/lines ... Newegg is retarded for trying to affiliate them

Are you sure it is Newegg that made them seem the same? I thought the only stupid thing about them is their return policy.

Praetor · Mar 24, 2005

Are you sure it is Newegg that made them seem the same? I thought the only stupid thing about them is their return policy.

ASUS is not ASRock. ASRock is not ASUS. Stores here try to do that from time to time and its pure retardation.

heinzbitte · Mar 24, 2005

Oh, I know they are not. I just didn't see anywhere on New egg where they made them the same.

Praetor · Mar 24, 2005

Ok i guess they didnt

MoBo: $47.00
Asus ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProdu...ufactory=BROWSE

(i usually dont follow Newegg links)

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