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jthm · 06-19-2004, 10:37 PM

Been a while but I remember TFP members being very helpful people so here goes. I am building a PC to last me through univeristy, I'm a gamer so I'm looking for great specs but affordable as well. Here is the build I have thought about:

Case: Enermax Medium Tower
Processor: AMD 64 3000+ www.newegg.com offers a free farcry game with it
RAM: 512mbx2 OCZ 3200ppm
Motherboard: ASUS K8V Deluxe SE
HD: 7200rpm 8mb cache hard drive(s)
Video Card:HIS Excalibur Ice Q 9800 Pro
Drive: NEC CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Keyboard: Logitech Black
Mouse: Logitech Black
Speakers: Creative Imagine 5.1 Speakers
Fans: x3 80mm fans
Floppy: Sony Black

Any opinions on what I should add/replace, if a 350W power supply will be enough, where is the best place to get computer hardware etc etc....

Thanks

Krycheck · 06-19-2004, 10:46 PM

It all sounds good. I'd would go for a 450w power supply. Enermax is a good brand and I forget what else is recommened.

I've always used Lite-On optical drives. Inexpensive and reliable.

As far as processor and mobo that's a good choice. You have SATA support which you can use later if not now. If you can afford it now go for it!

Lasereth · 06-19-2004, 11:11 PM

Looks good, but I suggest going with the 3200+. It has 512 KB more onboard L2 cache which will boost gaming performance a good bit for the price.

That videocard is good, but I'd check out NewEgg's Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro. Super cheap and by Sapphire -- second to ATI as the most reputable ATI videocard manufacturer.

-Lasereth

Nimbletoe · 06-20-2004, 01:00 AM

Logitech cordless MX duo. Its been dropping in price, and has the mouse, keyboard and charger. The mouse is a dream, and having cordless things is really nice. When I built my computer with my friend, I ordered everything off of newegg. And yeah, i'd go for the bigger power supply.

Dragonlich · 06-20-2004, 02:39 AM

I'd keep the videocard. Laserth is right in that Sapphire is good 'n cheap (I have it myself)... BUT the HIS version has a pre-installed Arctic VGA Silencer (which I also have on my card!).

Advantages:
- silent. The sapphire card is loud, the VGA silencer is inaudible at low speeds (where it cools about the same as the stock cooler), and is near-quiet at high speeds (where it cools like a madman)
- cools well
- looks friggin' cool
- you won't void your warranty by installing the VGA silencer on your Sapphire card (like I did). No big deal if you know what you're doing, but a *very* big deal if something goes wrong in, say, 2 years.

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Oh, and go for a DVD-burner. the price difference between that and a combo-drive is getting lower and lower. a DVD burner is a combo drive with added DVD-buring options, after all.

06-19-2004, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jthm Rookie Join Date: May 2004	First time building a PC.... Been a while but I remember TFP members being very helpful people so here goes. I am building a PC to last me through univeristy, I'm a gamer so I'm looking for great specs but affordable as well. Here is the build I have thought about: Case: Enermax Medium Tower Processor: AMD 64 3000+ www.newegg.com offers a free farcry game with it RAM: 512mbx2 OCZ 3200ppm Motherboard: ASUS K8V Deluxe SE HD: 7200rpm 8mb cache hard drive(s) Video Card:HIS Excalibur Ice Q 9800 Pro Drive: NEC CD-RW/DVD-ROM Keyboard: Logitech Black Mouse: Logitech Black Speakers: Creative Imagine 5.1 Speakers Fans: x3 80mm fans Floppy: Sony Black Any opinions on what I should add/replace, if a 350W power supply will be enough, where is the best place to get computer hardware etc etc.... Thanks

06-19-2004, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles	It all sounds good. I'd would go for a 450w power supply. Enermax is a good brand and I forget what else is recommened. I've always used Lite-On optical drives. Inexpensive and reliable. As far as processor and mobo that's a good choice. You have SATA support which you can use later if not now. If you can afford it now go for it! __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

06-20-2004, 01:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan	Logitech cordless MX duo. Its been dropping in price, and has the mouse, keyboard and charger. The mouse is a dream, and having cordless things is really nice. When I built my computer with my friend, I ordered everything off of newegg. And yeah, i'd go for the bigger power supply. __________________ Go Pistons!

06-19-2004, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Looks good, but I suggest going with the 3200+. It has 512 KB more onboard L2 cache which will boost gaming performance a good bit for the price. That videocard is good, but I'd check out NewEgg's Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro. Super cheap and by Sapphire -- second to ATI as the most reputable ATI videocard manufacturer. -Lasereth

06-20-2004, 02:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands	I'd keep the videocard. Laserth is right in that Sapphire is good 'n cheap (I have it myself)... BUT the HIS version has a pre-installed Arctic VGA Silencer (which I also have on my card!). Advantages: - silent. The sapphire card is loud, the VGA silencer is inaudible at low speeds (where it cools about the same as the stock cooler), and is near-quiet at high speeds (where it cools like a madman) - cools well - looks friggin' cool - you won't void your warranty by installing the VGA silencer on your Sapphire card (like I did). No big deal if you know what you're doing, but a very big deal if something goes wrong in, say, 2 years. --------------------- Oh, and go for a DVD-burner. the price difference between that and a combo-drive is getting lower and lower. a DVD burner is a combo drive with added DVD-buring options, after all.