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New system (v2)
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:07 pm
by Plague
I posted a couple of months ago about getting a new system with Socket 939 and PCI-E. Now that the S939 reviews are out, I'm thinking that I can't afford to go in that direction. $500 on the CPU (3500+, the lowest end CPU on S939) and a good GPU is just going to run me too much. So...
Here's what I've got now. I am now planning to overclock to get some better performance out of it. That probably means getting some better RAM and maybe a different case (I believe that one is designed for quietness). I liked the feature in the Sonata case that had a reusable air filter that could be cleaned and then put back in. Also, do I need fans with more airflow? Any recommendations at all would be helpful. Thanks!
Re: New system (v2)
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:19 am
by Warlock
Plague wrote: $500 on the CPU (3500+, the lowest end CPU on S939)
thats another reasion y im holding out on the 64s 1. the cost 2.no software support
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:37 am
by Plague
Sure, but they also scream at 32bit applications. One more question:
I can't find the same deal for the X800 Pro that I had before. So I'd be buying it for $399. I found an X800XT for $435. Is it worth it? (Let me rephrase that... I know it isn't worth $400 dollars, but is it worth the $35 extra to get the XT?) I could spend that $35 on better RAM...
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:51 am
by STRESSTEST
I guess if it's a flip flop between ram and card, I'd go the card. I mean, you're going to have the same amount of ram anyway, just getting better timings with that 35 bucks... Worthless over all when you measure your framerates as compaired to the gain you will see with the card upgrade.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:02 am
by Plague
I know that the A64s overclock differently than the XPs. The FSB is built into the chip and not changeable, correct? So I can overclock without having to get some better RAM. I've heard that the 3000+ can usually easily make 2300Mhz.
Edit:
Crud. That deal on the X800XT charges tax, oh well. I also decided to go with some A-Data PC4000 for the memory.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:06 pm
by fliptw
wow... nice. I need a password/user name to see what you got now.
A64s have the memory controller incorporated.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:12 pm
by AceCombat
380Watt PSU = powerful enough? personally id use a 400 or a 450 Watt
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:30 pm
by Krom
380 is enough. I have 360 and no power problems even with heavy overclocking. However I am thinking of getting 500 or more watts for my next upgrade anyway.
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:39 am
by Plague
380 Watts will be fine. Besides the overclocking, the only other thing I plan on putting in it would be a second hard drive at a later date. I chose some A-Data PC4000 RAM that was recommended on another BB. Hopefully the OCing will go well, I haven't done it in a long time (so I'll be back for some help when I'm ready
).
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 11:51 am
by Krom
You do relize that the OS you are ordering is not an OS at all right? License only means there are no disks. However, if you already have a XP install disk then you are fine.
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:42 pm
by MD-2389
fliptw wrote:wow... nice. I need a password/user name to see what you got now.
A64s have the memory controller incorporated.
Here ya go flip:
CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ S754 OEM $211.00
MAINBOARD CHAINTECH "VNF3-250" nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL $92.00
RAM 2 x A-DATA 184 Pin 512M DDR PC-4000, Model ADBJC1916 - OEM $216.00
VIDEO ATI Radeon X800 Pro 256MB $412.75
HS Thermalright Copper Heatsink for both Intel and AMD, Model "SLK948U" -RETAIL $40.00
CASE/PSU Antec Sonata with 380W PSU $95.00
HDD Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM SATA $77.00
RDD Lite On Black 52x32x52x16 CDRW/DVD Combo Drive SOHC-5232K $50.00
RDD2 ADI USB Digital Card Reader/Writer(Black) INTERNAL, Model 8-in-1 CR-BK $15.00
SOUND integrated
LAN integrated
FAN1 Thermaltake Smart Case Fan II $9.00
FAN2
FAN3 Vantec Stealth 120mm Case Fan $11.00
DISPLAY Viewsonic P95F+B 19" Monitor $239.00
MOUSE Logitech MX510 $45.00
KB Keytronic Black E03600QLPS2B-C $23.40
JOYSTICK
CABLES
OS Windows XP Pro License Only (pcbase.com) $83.00
MISC1 Artic Silver 5 $7.50
MISC2
MISC3
LABOR
TOTAL $1,626.65
SHIPPING $78.00
GRAND TOTAL $1,704.65
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:42 pm
by Plague
Krom wrote:You do relize that the OS you are ordering is not an OS at all right? License only means there are no disks. However, if you already have a XP install disk then you are fine.
Yeah, I've already got the Windows XP Pro disk. There's no way I was going to spend an extra $40 or so to get another disk.
