I need some hard advice from you nice people
Wednesday, September 24, 2003 by kona0197 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
About my new system I wish to build. I have done some reseach and decided on this configuration:
To start with:
This Shuttle Barebone system has these specs:
Processor Support: AMD Duron, AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Memory Support: Up to 2GB PC 2700 DDR
Expansion Slot: 1x AGP 4X, 1x PCI
Other Features: AC97', Built in up to 32MB Video Card, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394
And then I would like to add:
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Socket A Barton Box Processor
And then I would like to add this:
Corsair 256MB PC2700 333MHz 32x64 XMS DDR Memory 184 pin - Lifetime Warranty
And then this:
ATI 64MB AGP Video Card with RADEON 9000 3D Chip
And Of Course:
Maxtor 40GB Diamond Max Plus 8 UATA133 - Bare Hard Drive
And last but not least:
52x24x52x16x Samsung Internal IDE DVD ROM and CDRW Combo Drive
Should I change anything? This system would run me about $600. Should i go for something else? Cause i am READY to buy! Thanks, Kona
To start with:
This Shuttle Barebone system has these specs:
Processor Support: AMD Duron, AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Memory Support: Up to 2GB PC 2700 DDR
Expansion Slot: 1x AGP 4X, 1x PCI
Other Features: AC97', Built in up to 32MB Video Card, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394
And then I would like to add:
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Socket A Barton Box Processor
And then I would like to add this:
Corsair 256MB PC2700 333MHz 32x64 XMS DDR Memory 184 pin - Lifetime Warranty
And then this:
ATI 64MB AGP Video Card with RADEON 9000 3D Chip
And Of Course:
Maxtor 40GB Diamond Max Plus 8 UATA133 - Bare Hard Drive
And last but not least:
52x24x52x16x Samsung Internal IDE DVD ROM and CDRW Combo Drive
Should I change anything? This system would run me about $600. Should i go for something else? Cause i am READY to buy! Thanks, Kona
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kona0197
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 6:48 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 6:48 PM
I already have a Dlink network 10/100 card that hasn't seen action in a long time.
Hus
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:03 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:03 PM
The only thing I would do were either choose a lesser of a CD/DVD drive or a cheaper video card and get a bigger HD. I filled up 40gb worth of space in no time...
The DJ
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:16 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:16 PM
Save up more money and get a better system, honestly. A better mobo, cause you'll have this for a little and you can do better than up to PC 2700. And you want something at least having AGP8X while supporting higher than a 2600+.
I mean, there isn't much room here for a future upgrade.
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I mean, there isn't much room here for a future upgrade.
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Hus
Reply #6 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:19 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:19 PM
yrag, that mobo has AC'97 on board...crappy sound...but sound none the less. 
yrag
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:20 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:20 PM
you might have to strain to hear it w/o speakers..........
kona0197
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:24 PM
I usually use a 20 Gig. I have NEVER even filled a 20 Gig.
Yep. already have a sound system but I see your point. AC97 sucks.
I do not wish for top of the line. 4x is good enough for watching movies so thats good enough for me.
Thanks for you replies. I might scrub the shuttle and get this instead:
Aspire TurboCase XDreamer Black 350W Mid Tower ATX Case
I HAVE to have a clear side.. And this..
MSI K7N2 Delta-L nForce2 Socket A Motherboard
Must have MSI as well...
I just thought that the shuttle was cute...it being so small and all that.
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:24 PM
| The only thing I would do were either choose a lesser of a CD/DVD drive or a cheaper video card and get a bigger HD. I filled up 40gb worth of space in no time... |
I usually use a 20 Gig. I have NEVER even filled a 20 Gig.
| Do you plan on playing music on this 'puter? |
Yep. already have a sound system but I see your point. AC97 sucks.
| Save up more money and get a better system, honestly. A better mobo, cause you'll have this for a little and you can do better than up to PC 2700. And you want something at least haveing AGP8X. |
I do not wish for top of the line. 4x is good enough for watching movies so thats good enough for me.
Thanks for you replies. I might scrub the shuttle and get this instead:
Aspire TurboCase XDreamer Black 350W Mid Tower ATX Case
I HAVE to have a clear side.. And this..
MSI K7N2 Delta-L nForce2 Socket A Motherboard
Must have MSI as well...
I just thought that the shuttle was cute...it being so small and all that.
Sugaree
Reply #9 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:27 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:27 PM
blah this is too tech for me. Oh, and, Boreing 
The DJ
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:31 PM
That wasn't my intention, however, why upgrade to a system that is virtually un-upgradable?
The second mobo you listed is a much better choice; up to an AMD 3000+ and up to PC3200 with AGP8X.
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:31 PM
| I do not wish for top of the line. 4x is good enough for watching movies so thats good enough for me. |
That wasn't my intention, however, why upgrade to a system that is virtually un-upgradable?
The second mobo you listed is a much better choice; up to an AMD 3000+ and up to PC3200 with AGP8X.
kona0197
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:33 PM
My thoughts exactly. Plus it is cheaper by about $80 bucks.
Gonna have to get a sound blaster 64 card as well.
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:33 PM
| The second mobo you listed is a much better choice; up to an AMD 3000+ and up to PC3200 with AGP8X. |
My thoughts exactly. Plus it is cheaper by about $80 bucks.
Gonna have to get a sound blaster 64 card as well.
Hus
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:56 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:56 PM
Kona, get the SoundBlaster Live! Value 5.1. It's about $25 or $30 OEM, and it is more than you will need. 
kona0197
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:00 PM
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:00 PM
I read good reviews about the live! Will it make my LOTR DVD come alive as the reviews said?
I was looking more towards the audigy. I like the front panel thingy.
I was looking more towards the audigy. I like the front panel thingy.
Hus
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:14 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:14 PM
Well if you can get Audigy than get Audigy...might as well go for the Radeon9800 Pro too, that will surely make your DVD pop! 
Audigy will cost you more...but if you can afford it, go for it.
Audigy will cost you more...but if you can afford it, go for it.
The DJ
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:19 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:19 PM
You do have 5.1 speakers right? Which do you have? You're only as good as you weakest link; if you have crappy speakers and a great sound card, it won't make your speakers great and vice versa.
kona0197
Reply #17 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:22 PM
Reply #17 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:22 PM
I will be investing in Hardon Kardon speakers. Are there better ones in the 50 to 100 dollar range?
Right now I have Hercules XP100 2.1 speakers.
Right now I have Hercules XP100 2.1 speakers.
The DJ
Reply #18 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:36 PM
Reply #18 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:36 PM
I don't think you will find a real decent 5.1 set for under $100.
I can tell you these Altec Lansings are a nice set for $140:
http://www.altecmm.com/product_details.asp?pID=5100&sID=1
I'm not even aware of any Harman Kardon 5.1 pc speaker sets. And their 2.1s run for $80.
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I can tell you these Altec Lansings are a nice set for $140:
http://www.altecmm.com/product_details.asp?pID=5100&sID=1
I'm not even aware of any Harman Kardon 5.1 pc speaker sets. And their 2.1s run for $80.
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Hus
Reply #19 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:47 PM
Reply #19 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:47 PM
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10330993&hdwt=30810&loc=101&sp=1
Kona, 6.1 Surround Sound for $86 plus a $50 rebate.
Heck, I might even buy them!
Kona, 6.1 Surround Sound for $86 plus a $50 rebate.
Heck, I might even buy them!
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Reply #1 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 6:46 PM