Building A New Computer

[onggie]

Any comments/suggestions? This computer is going to be used for gaming and work releated stuff.

<b>CPU:</b> Athlon64 3500+ BOX (2.2Ghz) Processor with Hyper Transport Technology (Socket 939)

<b>Motherboard:</b> A8N-SLI - 939, NFORCE4 SLI, 2PCI-EX16

<b>Graphics Card:</b> EN6600/TD/256M PCIE GF6600 TVO DVI

<b>Ram:</b> 512MB DDR400 PC3200 ***ELIXER***
512MB DDR400 PC3200 ***ELIXER***

<b>Hard Drive:</b>MAXTOR 6B200M0 200GB 8MB 7200RPM SATA150
MAXTOR 6B200M0 200GB 8MB 7200RPM SATA150

<b>Sound Card:</b> ACSB0350 SB Audigy 2 ZS Platinum 7.1

<b>Case/PSU:</b> ThermalTake VA3000BWA Tsunami+PSU Black Alu WIN

<b>DVD ROM:</b> ASUS 16X DVD ROM RETAIL PACK
ASUS DRW-1608P - Black 16x8x/32x24x40x/16x (Dual Layer)

<b>Monitor:</b> ViewSonic G90f+ 19"CRT Display

<b>Speakers:</b> ACSP2500 Inspire 2500 2.1 speakers

<b>Keyboard/Mouse:</b> Microsoft CA9-00018 Black Value Pack Keyboard Mice USB

 

[dunklegend]

-The processor is fine but you could get a 3200+ or a 3000+(get a Venice core), for gaming what matters most is the graphics card not the CPU.
-Motherboard: You shouldn't spend your money on SLI.
If your graphics card is not at least a 6600GT you can't even do SLI.
-Graphics card If you get a slower CPU you can put the money you saved from the CPU into buying a better video card.
-Get a kit of RAM (2 X 512) from a known vendor.
-Sound Card If you don't have a good set of speakers you don't need a sound card. Get a good set of speakers with the sound card money and use the onboard audio while you save some more.
-DVD I would get the NEC 3540 ($40). It's a great drive and it doesn't show on the price.

I don't know where are you buying but newegg.com has good prices.

<font color=red>It's impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious<font color=red>

 

[onggie]

Ok thanks a lot!

I'm getting all my componets at wharehouse price and in fact the SLI boards are cheaper than the others. The audio card is for recording, it's not being used for gaming or anything 😉

 

[dunklegend]

Where are you buying?

<font color=red>It's impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious<font color=red>

 

[onggie]

Lets just say I help run a company!