Specs For My New Computer

spinviperspinviper Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16151Members
edited October 2004 in Off-Topic
<div class="IPBDescription">Decided not to upgrade</div> <b>*Note to readers* Prices are in Singapore Dollars SGD, $1 US Dollar is roughly $2 SGD</b>
I improved on a pre-built system to make it cheaper for myself.
I decided I might as well get a whole new CPU box so here are the specifications:

CPU: AMD XP 3000 + 333bus with fan
Motherboard: Abit NF7-S V2.0
RAM: 1024MB if Crosair DDR400 PC3200 CL2.5 RAM
Harddisk: Seagate 40GB 7200RPM(5yrs) (I have a 120 GB 7200 RPM IBM harddisk in my current PC so I'll replace it, this one just came with the bundle that I tweaked)
Video Card: Sapphire ATI Radeon X800PRO 256 MB TOXIC
($899) When using it to replace geforce 2
(which came in the orginal bundle) and
factoring in trade in of my 9800 PRO at $377 the
cost will become $472!!!
Optical Drive: LiteOn 52x32x52/16x DVD combo + software
Audio: Intergrated 6 Channel
Lan: 10/100MB OnBoard
Input: PERX PS2 Keyboard +Scroll Mouse
Casing: Generic AMD ATX 4 Bay Tower Casing.
PSU: ThermalTake Power 480W(Dual Fan)

Total Price: $1587 Singapore Dollars
Approximately $793.50 USD
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    ... WOW ...

    That's a nice machine, good job on the price thing...
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  • spinviperspinviper Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16151Members
    edited October 2004
    I went with sapphire and not BBA because of the VGA Silencer that came with the card which you can't get here in Singapore.

    Here I got this excerpt and pics from the Sapphire site.

    Experience Intoxicating Features Without the Hangover!

    Developed for the enthusiast, Sapphire believes in empowering our family of hardcore tweak addicts by including a built-in calculated performance enhancements with the inclusion of the A.P.E. , TMR and Lethal Cooling technologies . The Automated Performance Enhancement (A.P.E.) allows for the optional increase of memory clock speed to pre-tested levels while maintaining the hardware's health. Ensuring the life expectancy of the hardware is of utmost importance and as such Sapphire has taken great measures to keep your investment safe with it's T.M.R hardware technology. Temperature Monitoring Ready Technology is comprised of hardware connects located on the Toxic that allow for the display of temperature readings. (Display not included). The innovative Lethal cooler designed with ramsinks and copper plates built with the overclocker in mind adds extra insurance for your hardware investment!

    Touting support for the latest in HD gaming with SMARTSHADER™ HD and SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology and boasting a robust 256MB of onboard GDDR3 memory the TOXIC X800 PRO VIVO edition illiminates all of today's performance pitfalls.

    Features:

    A.P.E. Extends memory operating frequency to pre-tested levels that far surpass the competition
    TMR-Temperature Monitoring Ready Technology allows for output to display (not included) of TOXIC cards temperatures
    Lethal Cooling provides the definitive cooling solution for the overclocker while remaining quiet
    256MB of 'Xtreme performance GDDR3 memory accelerates the latest cutting edge 3D applications
    256-bit quad-channel GDDR3 memory interface
    Twelve 'Xtreme parallel pixel pipelines
    Supports the AGP 8X and AGP 4x standard, providing a high-speed link between the graphics board and the rest of the PC
    Six programmable vertex shader pipelines
    Full support for DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
    New SMARTSHADER™ HD technology allows for support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardware as well as OpenGL® via extensions.
    SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology provides enhanced image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
    3Dc™ High quality 4:1 Normal Map Compression delivers beautiful scenes without the performance hit.
    Unique VIDEOSHADER™ HD engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
    HYPER Z™ HD is optimized for performance at high display resolutions, including widescreen HDTV resolutions.
    ViVo - Video capture and Video Output to big screen TV's

    <img src='http://www.sapphiretech.com/awards/image/media_147_thmb.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

    <img src='http://www.sapphiretech.com/awards/image/media_148_thmb.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

    <img src='http://www.sapphiretech.com/awards/image/media_149_thmb.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

    Replaced with smaller pics
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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    hate

    much of it

    /me ponders if it would be cheaper to have you buy 2 of em and ship me one <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->


    I so need a new comp, and that is like the price of my lowergrade choices ;(
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  • spinviperspinviper Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16151Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+Oct 10 2004, 10:57 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal @ Oct 10 2004, 10:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> hate

    much of it

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    Meaning?
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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    I want those specs at $800 USD

    my new rig:
    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82684' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...showtopic=82684</a>
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  • spinviperspinviper Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16151Members
    edited October 2004
    Oh poor thing... What about coming for Singapore for a Holiday? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    *Edit* Typed too fast..
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  • TofumasterTofumaster Join Date: 2004-04-10 Member: 27829Members
    Hehe, Nice find. This is like getting the 20 gig creative zen for 250 Sing <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • BirdyBirdy Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16825Members, Constellation
    What the, i can't even get that vid card for 600 usa bucks.
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  • EEKEEK Join Date: 2004-02-25 Member: 26898Banned
    This is the first time I've seen someone here list their **** for a new computer that:

    1) Wasn't buying retail.
    2) Wasn't showing off that they know jack crap about computers.
    3) Bought an AMD
    4) Bought an ATi.

    You win... a brownie.
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  • rabbityrabbity Join Date: 2003-07-02 Member: 17866Members
    dont skimp on the fan, default wont do
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  • DrSuredeathDrSuredeath Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-EEK+Oct 11 2004, 05:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (EEK @ Oct 11 2004, 05:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> This is the first time I've seen someone here list their **** for a new computer that:

    1) Wasn't buying retail.
    2) Wasn't showing off that they know jack crap about computers.
    3) Bought an AMD
    4) Bought an ATi.

    You win... a brownie. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Ouch.

    I feels like someone shot me through my heart, my head, and repeated kicked me in the nuts.

    guilty on number 2.

    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81493&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=81493&hl=</a>
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  • Marine0IMarine0I Join Date: 2002-11-14 Member: 8639Members, Constellation
    edited October 2004
    I would seriously consider turning that x800 pro into an x800XT, people are recording successes (particularily with your specific card) all over the net.

    Here is the gecube one, although you will have to do things slightly different, there are plenty of other guides for saphire:

    <a href='http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=777427' target='_blank'>Turn your x800 pro into x800XT, without physically touching the card</a>

    One more specific to your brand of card:

    <a href='http://www.dna-drivers.nl/viewtopic.php?t=3021' target='_blank'>http://www.dna-drivers.nl/viewtopic.php?t=3021</a>
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