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The split 12V rail mozz is talking about goes back to the ATX12V <b>V2.0</b>. I didn't do the research earlier when you talked about the Antec 550W and I didn't realize that PSU is not v2.0 and does not have the split rails. One 12V rail for the CPU and one for the mobo. The Fortron Blue Storm 500W ($89 at newegg) is 2.0 and is a very good PSU.

"He who will not risk, cannot win"
- John Paul Jones
 
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum (worried about MSI brand but pleased with my MSI graphics card)
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I recently built both the K8V-SE and the MSI K8N-NEO Platinum. I kept the NEO. Lots of fun!

Abit IS7 - 3.0C @ 3.6ghz - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - Yellowtail Merlot
 
Since I can't find exactly what I'm looking for, I started reading this thread as a guide to build a "new" system. I'm building for someone else on roughly the same budget, so this was a good guide. The parts that I am going to need include MB, CPU, memory, video, sound and PSU. Going with onboard sound and the suggests posted here, I'm left with only the video to identify. Because of the age, the Ti4200 is difficult to find, so I was hoping to find suggestions, here.

My personal machine (circa 2001) features a T-bird 1200 with the Via chipset, a GeForce 2 Ultra and initially the SB Live Platinum. As noted above I had problems with the sound card and eventually scrapped it for a cheap Mad Dog MM card. Unfortunately, I'm just now learning this four years after the fact. For this reason, I'm looking for suggestions on a cheap 8x AGP card that won't conflict with the system being "built" in this thread.

Thanks so much for your help! (even if you didn't realize you were helping others)
Kenny Anderson
 
Yeah, I didn't word that very well. What I should have said is: "what is the cheapest 8x card that will will be stable in this system--and is still readily available in retail channels?" The cheapest card fitting that description may be $150 or it may be $75, so I guess cheap is relative (as with all things.) :+)

The machine will mainly be productivity and internet, but I was told to build something that will be stable for as long as possible. That's why I'm looking at some newer components, but not at the highest end. It seems like most of the parts in this thread are old enough to have their problems and shortcomings identified, but not so old that they are in the bargain bin. That's the impression I got with the Ti4200 when I searched for it. (No offense!) :+)

Thanks for straightening me out.
Kenny
 
Here is a great little card that will allow you to do some very moderate gaming:
<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-426&depa=1" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-426&depa=1</A>

"He who will not risk, cannot win"
- John Paul Jones
 
Now I am hurt.
My gaming rig is an A64 3200, on an Asus K8N-E Deluxe, with a BBA 9600pro.
Sure it is stable enough to be an office setup. (I even have it OCed 10+%), but I thing it's good enough for gaming. Oh well, I guess if the price is right.
 
Hey folks. Thanks for all the great information, this thread has helped a lot! As it turns out, my wife and I have made a new deal. If I wait to buy a new machine until after I finish my basement (2 months or so) than I can spend whatever I feel like (within reason) So I guess I'm waiting for a month or two, and I may now lean toward a 939 system with a PCIe card so I can have a little more flexibility down the line.

Thanks for the info on the V2.0 PSU's, I'll definately get one of those. Also, since I've got a little more cash to work with now, I'll lean toward getting a 1GB stick (vs 2x512) and something in a better brand name. I may want to experiment with a little OCing down the road.

I'll be watching reviews of the 939 boards, PCIe cards and checking this forum often between now and then. Once I think I've got a good system figured out, I'll be sure to check back here for opinions and advice.

Thanks again - I really did learn a lot and I appreciate everyone's time and input. Thanks.
 
If you're going s939, then you'll want to have to sticks of RAM to take advantage of the dual channel memory. That's one of the only advantages that s939 has over the s754!

Have you read the FAQ? Looked for previous posts on this topic?