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[CurlingRocks]

This will be my first build. This systems is mostly for gaming and some video editing and DVR. Since I'm a rookie in building a system, stability is more crucial than OC.

I've been reading this forum diligently and the components choice below is much influenced by the wisdom of the experts here. Please let me know if you see any conflict or incompatible parts. Please also advise if you can think of any improvements.

ANTEC Performance Plus Case with 430W Power Supply,
Model "PLUS1080AMG" –RETAIL
Item# N82E16811129115
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-115&depa=0
$115.00

MSI nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon 64
Socket 754 CPU, Model "K8N Neo Platinum" (MS-7030) -RETAIL
Item# N82E16813130457
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-130-457&depa=0
$127.00

ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit,
DVI/CATV/VIVO, 8X AGP, Model "ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO" -RETAIL
Item# N82E16814102297
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-297&depa=0
$332.00

AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit
Windows Compatible Processor - Retail
Item# N82E16819103483
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-483&depa=0
$282.00

2 * Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB
DDR PC-3200 -OEM
Item# N82E16820145416
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-416&depa=0
2 * $118.00

Maxtor 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, MODEL 6Y160M0 -OEM Drive Only
Item# N82E16822144322
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-322&depa=0
$107.99

Lite-On White 8X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model SOHW-812S -Retail
Item# N82E16827106933
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-933&depa=0
$76.99

I already have the Microsoft keyboard and mouse. I have not decided on the monitor and the speakers. Any suggestions?

Thanks for all your help.

-shing

 

[Obtuse]

Looks good. For speakers, I suggest Logitech Z-680's for the best 5.1, or the Z-220's if you just want stereo sound.

"It's too late now anyway. That song is stuck in my head and the only way to get rid of it is to blow it out. With a bullet!! - Carl

 

[xeenrecoil]

heya Curling;

I recommend Sceptre for your monitor choice, their monitors come with a 5 Year warantee, its almost unheard of, i own one myself and the quality is outstanding, and the kicker is they are inexpensive, imagine that 5 year warantee and inexpensive...

<font color=blue> <Archer> Cant this thing go any faster, I thought this was a Warp 5 Engine?
<Trip> Yeah, on paper... </font color=blue>

 

[CurlingRocks]

Thanks for the speaker and monitor suggestions.

 

[HardWareBoss]

Nice looking rig you have there. Well done.

 

[HardWareBoss]

You will like that case. I have same case.

 

[hogfather]

Very nice. Just a thought - whikle the AIW radeon is awesome, its really very pricey. Unless that isn't an issue, how about a tv tuner card (what...$50 max?) and a regular 9800 Pro? Because the AIW are just tv tuners and video cards in one.

Just an idea Otherwise, I'm very jealous tbh

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