Compy 386 (My PC Build..help)

[TrevorLClan]

So im in the market for a new PC...building it myself...SATA drives, 4gb, 256mb Gcard, you know...the works.

and i need some critiquing.....please

heres my setup

-Disk Drive-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106084
-Power Suply-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817153023
-Thermal Compound-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835100007
-Extra Fan(s)-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150007
-Computer Case-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208009
-Mobo-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128034
-Proccesor-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103029
-Graphics-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130062
-Hard Drive-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144701
-USB Add-on-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815104216
-RAM(x2 later)-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134046
-SATA->IDE-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812609165

I think its a pretty good setup...totals about $600...so not to bad.
Thoughts and suggestions please

peace,
TrevorLClan


Edit: Made the links work -- Nodsu

 

[Supra]

Couple recommendations, I wouldn't go over 2GB of RAM unless you intend on running CAD or Graphics editing programs, for Gaming 2GB is more than enough and will be for at least a few more years. Also the motherboard you have picked out has an Nvidia 6100 graphics chip built into it, since you have a videocard listed you may be able to get a better deal on another board without integrated video and maybe upgrade your video card choice to an 8600GT. Also you dont need the Arctic silver 5 as there is a thermal pad on the bottom side of the heatsink with your CPU and will only provide minimal temp decreases(1c maybe) unless you overclock. If you were getting an aftermarket CPU cooler I would definately get the AS5 but since you plan on using the stock AMD cooler it is not needed.

 

[TrevorLClan]

well i changed my processor out to a 3.0ghz dual core and i took off two of the RAM sticks, but im trying to keep the rest of it the same cuz im not that good with the deep info on computers yet.(i just got the SATA over IDE thing working out)...but if there is anyone who could find a better Mobo/graphics deal out there...it would be appreciated, im just getting a job and i wont have the pay check to buy this for a while

oh and thanks Nodsu

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

ASUS M2N-MX SE AMD AM2 Socket AM2 1000 MHz PC2-6400 (DDR2-800) ATX Motherboard Retail ***Free Shipping*** - $59.98
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4000+ Socket AM2 (65W) Retail ***Free Shipping*** - $64.90
Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB Kit DDR2-800 XMS2-6400 Xtreme Performance Memory Retail ***Free Shipping*** - $49.5 after $30 rebate
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB Serial ATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer ***Free Shipping*** - $67.90
Pioneer Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM - $31.99
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $39.99 after $10 rebate
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W Active Power Supply Retail ***Free Shipping*** - $54.90 after $20 rebate
GECUBE HV195XTG3-E3 Radeon X1950XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $199.99

Grand Total = $580.83 with shipping. Everything is of excellent quality and will work together well. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[Samstoned]

not look'n at Intels thought the new conroes where posting better marks

 

[TrevorLClan]

conroes.....what?!

 

[Samstoned]

google is my friend

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Core 2 Duos are still expensive compared to AMD's X2s and for a $600-something build, getting a Core 2 Duo would eat up a large chunk of the budget.

 

[TrevorLClan]

soo basically you are saying that i got a good setup?

 

[Samstoned]

Looks Ok to me
your ready for 64bit when they right all the drivers and software for it
I still like intel over AMD they keep me warm

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

That setup will be able to play almost all games out there at max detail. So don't worry, you got a good PC.

 

[TrevorLClan]

tyvm, thats what i was planning for...THE ORANGE BOX BABY!!! currently HL2 and CSS are decent but load times are kinda long and it gets laggy...expecially in CSS when its a large server or like 26 or more.