ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 ? i am going withATI All-In-Wonder X600 PRO / 256MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 ya ur lucky cus of those cheap prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Seems everyone here has good info for you to start out with. But for being your first self built PC I would not suggest water-cooling. Water-cooling could get very expensive if you do not know what your doing, even with the easiest kits available. Get to know more about building a computer and after about 6months- a year then switch to water-cooling.PC building is not something that is done overnight... you need to spend time and do research on information i.e. motherboards, processors, memory, hard disk drives, and any other 3rd party peripherials. (which I assume your trying to do here) Great! But before considering building a PC that someone has all the hardware picked out for you is not good. When I first started building my PC's my first one took me 3months to figure out what I wanted. I still take my time and research on what I am going to purchase.You need to make considerations on upgrades and compatibility for future hardware software.Also, a good resource to look for hardwarehttp://www.pricewatch.com/Just remember this keyword: 'RESEARCH' before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 for what i have now tho, is this all i wuld need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 ne1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Asus P5GD2 Premium Motherboard-$180Samsung 16X DVD±RW, Model TS-H552B/WRCH Black, Retail-$68.5Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor-$198Socket 775 CPU Cooling Fan-$30PowerUp 400 Watt Dual Fan Power Supply-$19ANTEC Performance Plus Metallic Gray SOHO File Server Case-$69Seagate 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3200822AS-$126ATI All-In-Wonder X600 PRO / 256MB / PCI Express / Video Card-$204512mb ddr2 -$115.99 1010.49Seems to me your setup is fine but with a few comments. The power supply.. I am a bit skeptical about... if your going to purchase a power supply go for Antec. You will also want to get 1Gb of ram, 512 is very insufficient in this day and age. AND what brand is your memory????Antec:http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=20481 (if you like customization)or http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=24480# (personally use this)Buy it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 $1250 off and free shipping on the loaded top of the line Dimension XPS Generation 3 Desktop P4 550 3.4Ghz, 1GB DDR2-533 Memory/250GB Serial ATA HD, 16x DVD, 16x Dual Layer DVD Writer, ATI X300 PCI Express video card, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, XP Home SP2, 3 yr warranty $2446 - $1250 off coupon = $1196 shipped free.Apply Coupon Code: F1B0649QN51B2Z Exp Sat 2/5/05 5:59am CT or after 175 redemptions.u know what i think i might order one of theseeric i like the fanless power supply. Fans make to much noise for me. i like it quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 $1250 off and free shipping on the loaded top of the line Dimension XPS Generation 3 Desktop P4 550 3.4Ghz, 1GB DDR2-533 Memory/250GB Serial ATA HD, 16x DVD, 16x Dual Layer DVD Writer, ATI X300 PCI Express video card, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, XP Home SP2, 3 yr warranty $2446 - $1250 off coupon = $1196 shipped free.Apply Coupon Code: F1B0649QN51B2Z Exp Sat 2/5/05 5:59am CT or after 175 redemptions.u know what i think i might order one of these Ya, killer deal... only thing is I would toss the motherboard and case and use the other peripherials to build another PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Great Minds do think a like. eric hv u tried biowater liquid cooling it is only like 80 dollars for the kit.change the case to a All aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 altavista and ne1 else, do u have a suggestion for a power supply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 u can't afford the fans i get. your on a budget. as it is the x600 reviewsare pretty bad. the fans i get are high end fanless totally silent.but u can buy budget fans athttp://www.extremereviews.net/data.php?rec...e=1&type=reviewEric check this outit is kind of cheap looking but not bad i thinkhttp://www.xoxide.com/fanlesspsu.htmlhey eric lets hijack this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Oh, thats Enermax... I heard not so good things about them. But they may have changed. However, Fanless sounds like something I would look into.Anyhow, Ripken, it's best that you fork out a little more for your power supply. It's the most valuable piece of hardware. Just don't rush into building your PC, I know your estatic to get started, but calm down a little and take a breath. You would be very thankful that you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Epic check these funky power supply pretty funnyhttp://www.xoxide.com/powersupply1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 also about what wattage would u reccromend for me- about 350-400? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 also about what wattage would u reccromend for me- about 350-400?You want to stay above 400+ watts. Your building a PC so you need to leave room for upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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