NEED Advice on Components AMD

[gibsonmj23]

Hey, I'm going to build a computer under $700. this is the possible hardware for the build. Suggestions?

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-203B - OEM

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

MSI K9AG Neo2-Digital AM2 AMD 690G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail

Yes I'm dedicated to AMD.. just not sure on right motherboard.
not too worried about overclocking..
any suggestions on a good hard drive? I dont need more then 200 gbs

 

[Maziar]

get a x1950pro instead of 8600gts

 

[Falken699]

I agree, x1950pro. Grab a 470 Watt TT PSU to go with it, see sig.

 

[gibsonmj23]

1950.. why? :-D

Also.. any other comments or should I order parts asap?

What about a good hard drive?

 

[gibsonmj23]

1950... does it support directx 10 if i switch to vista at some point? or should i not worry about it since i'm installing xp pro

 

[fantastapotamus]

No, the 1950pro does not support DX10, but DX10 so far doesn't really seem much different from 9, and if your running XP it doesn't make any difference. I have the 1950pro and I'm really happy with it, but if I were you I'd drop the sound card and probably go for an 8800GTS if you want to do any gaming. Glad to see some of us are still using AMD.

 

[zenmaster]

Also, the 8600GTS does not have the power to properly make use of DX10 support anyway.

 

[Kamrooz]

The x1950 performs better then the 8600 card you've chosen. The mid/low range dx10 cards aren't really worth the money. You get better performance from a higher end dx9 card. Also...Even if these new cards support DX10..That doesn't mean they can actually run the game thx to performance issues. Overall nab a x1950 pro or XT...if you are to nab ANY dx10 card...Make sure it as ATLEAST a 8800 GTS of ATI 2900Xt...Although I've put my rig on hold for g92...I really don't like the dx10 performance of current dx10 cards...

 

[emp]

Ummm the X1950 doesn't just perform better than the 8600, it completely rapes it. It's pretty pointless to pay $80-100 on a sound card on a budget build, you could put that money to good use instead getting a 8800GTS 320.

I'd also drop the CPU for an Athlon 64 X2 5400+, you save $30 by losing 200mhz that you won't even notice. That should give you enough wiggle room to get a DECENT PSU and a decent graphics card.

 

[zenmaster]

Totally agree on the sound card as well.

 

[gibsonmj23]

thanks