I don't know what kind of fan support i'm looking for to make sure its cool enough
The X2 3800+ is basically a dual-core 3200+. If you're truly and really on a budget I suggest you stay with a lower processor. And trust me, the 2800+ "Sempron" really and truly looks like a slow piece of nothingness - but it IS fast. When overclocked to 2.2GHz (which was done with ease on stock cooling) it BEATS my X2 3800+ (which is basically the 3200+ except with 2 cores). The only downside is that it has less cache, but for my games and windows it was faster than my X2 3800+. Another thing is you can get a 3000+ Sempron with more cache (same clock speed) for ~10$ more. Given that you have the money though, a 3200+ would be a good choice.LxTrix said:What if instead of that graphics card i got a
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+(65W) Windsor 2.0GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103733
$119
instead of that graphics card and wait a few months and get one then, that way i could save some money and put it to something i'd have around longer, good trade off? I like that case, just wish it were black, would it provide suffcient cooling or would i have to buy a fan? Really though i dont want my computer to get messed up so being told what to get helps allot, thanks everyone.
Well if you stick to the PSU I said (which, like I said, is GREAT for your system) and stick with the 3200+, you'll save 10$ - which added to you 40$ max on the case is... 50$ - and for 50$, you can get an awesome cooler master case (trust me, it is AWESOME - I'm using for my gaming rig). AWESOME ventilation, AWESOME looks, VERY roomy, AWESOME construction. Here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...turion+5&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=0&Go.y=0LxTrix said:So pretty much go back to your power supply, stick with the graphics card and go wtih the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ or the Sempron? Really though anytone want to tell me which case i should buy, link me? Perferrably a black one.
Hmm... I would say go with the 1 stick of Corsair ValueSelect 1GB, DDR2 667. First of all, it's Corsair! Second, their ValueSelect line is amazing, they're awesome modules without a cool-looking heatspreader and a "value" sticker stuck to them. Third, DDR2 667 is pretty good.LxTrix said:So at long last, my machine.....
Case - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068
$50
Mother Board - GIGABYTE GA-M61PM-S2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128029
$75
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Orleans 2.0GHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819103637
$76
PSU - FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN, RoHS, 12cm FAN, version 2.2, 2 SATA, 20+ 4 pin, PCI Express, 400W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817104953
$42
RAM - Patriot 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820220088
$77
Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144415
$53
GPU - Leadtek PX7600GS TDH GeForce 7600GS 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814122002
$100
Is it complete? is there anything i should know now before ordering? is there a certain part i need to get an extended warranty? will ineed to buy anything more? tell me anything i need to know please.
Except it really sucks i missed out on that sale on that ram and now its sold out so which of these should i get?
Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2N5/1G
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134045
$70
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model VS1GB667D2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146580
$75
Also don't know if two sticks is better then one, hah.
Patriot Signature 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PSD21G667K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220066
$73
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 400 (PC2 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR400D2N3K2/1G
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144166
$71
I know those are slower but i cant afford one of the same speed as the one i wanted. I could get a 512mb with the same speed. It would savve me some money.
Kingston 512MB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2N5/512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134115
$63
CORSAIR XMS2 512MB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model CM2X512A-6400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145567
$60
So thoughts?
Yes, that would be excellent.LxTrix said:Alright so would this be even better?
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145568
$76
Don't get that card, you wanna stay in the 7600/1600 range of cards. Instead, stick with your 7600GS and downgrade your processor to the 3000+. It's 200MHz slower, but 10$ less - the 10$ that will save you from your over-budgeting. If you're that desperate, you can OC your 3000+ to 3200+ or maybe even beyond. Same thing with me, got an X2 3800+ (lowest of the X2 line) and overclocked it to just 50MHz short of the 5600+.LxTrix said:Well i ran over my $500 limit. The shipping is like $31. So i think i'm going to get a cheaper video card.
Is this one compatable?
SAPPHIRE 100192L Radeon X1050 256MB 128-bit DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102078
$55
Heres what i was going for:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio...sp?WishListNumber=5007846&WishListTitle=My+PC
And whats Artic Silver?