Chrono's (hopefully) New Computer

Crono5Crono5 Join Date: 2003-07-22 Member: 18357Members
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<div class="IPBDescription">Budget!</div> All from NewEgg. Anything I should change that wouldn't negatively impact the price? (In case you were wondering, from my other thread, I saved $50 by going PCI-E X700 O: )

Case: ATX Mid-Tower w/450W PSU - $28.00
Item#: N82E16811195002

Mobo: PCChips 915P Chipset/PCIEx16, 2 PCIEx1, 1 AGP, PCI - $89.00
Item#: N82E16813135157

CPU: Pentium 4 3.2E GHz 800 MHz FSB - $223.00
Item#: N82E16819116172

RAM: Dual(2) PC3200 512MB - $148
Item#: N82E16820141164

HDD: 160 GB Samsung IDE : $84.99
Item#: N82E16822152011

CD: Rosewill 54x32x54 CD-RW/DVD Combo: $33.00
Item#: N82E16827190003

GPU: ATi Radeon X700 - $195
Item#: N82E16814102414

Audio: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Sound Card, OEM - $28.99
Item#: N82E16829102165

Keyboard: , 104 key, PS/2 - $4
Item#: N82E16823131115

Mouse: Optical, 2 button/wheel, PS/2 - $4.25
Item#: N82E16826156006

Monitor: 17" CRT, 1024x768 @ 80Hz Optimal - $104
Item#: N82E16824184015

OS: WinXP Home RETAIL: $105.00
Item#: N82E16837116194

PRICE: $1,017.23

That's a pretty penny. :O
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  • Invader_ScootInvader_Scoot Join Date: 2003-10-13 Member: 21669Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-Crono5788+Oct 20 2004, 08:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Crono5788 @ Oct 20 2004, 08:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> GPU: ATi Radeon X700 - $195
    Item#: N82E16814102414 <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    How are these things cheaper then the 9800 Pros/XT's? That's really wierd.

    But anyway, looks like a real nice computer. Good Job.
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  • elitebearelitebear Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 696Members
    edited October 2004
    the geforce 6600gt is known for being much better than the x700. this is acknowledged by all peoples, not just nvidia fanboys. my suggestion is that you get it instead. its the same price.

    also, i think that you should buy a separate power supply. getting something cheap like a $30 sparkle. it will make a much bigger difference in performance and lifespan
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  • kuperayekuperaye Join Date: 2003-03-14 Member: 14519Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-elitebear+Oct 20 2004, 08:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (elitebear @ Oct 20 2004, 08:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> the geforce 6600gt is known for being much better than the x700. this is acknowledged by all peoples, not just nvidia fanboys. my suggestion is that you get it instead. its the same price.

    also, i think that you should buy a separate power supply. getting something cheap like a $30 sparkle. it will make a much bigger difference in performance and lifespan <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    /me flags taleshin to the thread
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-elitebear+Oct 20 2004, 10:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (elitebear @ Oct 20 2004, 10:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> the geforce 6600gt is known for being much better than the x700. this is acknowledged by all peoples, not just nvidia fanboys. my suggestion is that you get it instead. its the same price.

    also, i think that you should buy a separate power supply. getting something cheap like a $30 sparkle. it will make a much bigger difference in performance and lifespan <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Except there are lots of reports of nVidia having crappy drivers that degrade visual quality in exchange for fast preformance. Buyer beware.
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  • Rapier7Rapier7 Join Date: 2004-02-05 Member: 26108Members
    Tycho...both ATi and nVidia have drivers with options to do that, they both do it. Hell, they've done it countless times in the past, who cares?


















    Crono....hahahahahahahahahah!

    Too bad you can't wait, the AGP flavors of the X700XT and the 6600GT are right around the corner, you could get a better rig by going the socket 754 (A64) route.
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  • Crono5Crono5 Join Date: 2003-07-22 Member: 18357Members
    Graphics cards are all good and nice, but can anyone back his power supply claim? I figured 450W was a good amount, but how might more power increase performance/lifespan?
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  • elitebearelitebear Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 696Members
    edited October 2004
    400w, 500w, 300w, it doesnt mean ****. a good power supply thats 400w can outmatch a generic 500w power supply. it all has to do with the amount of volts that can be put out at once with stability
    trust me on this.

    heres a link that shows <a href='http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=252752' target='_blank'>click</a>

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have a hair dryer that produces 1200W<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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  • Rapier7Rapier7 Join Date: 2004-02-05 Member: 26108Members
    Anandtech owns all else, hands down.

    The wattage does not really matter, it's all about the voltage on your rails, particularly your 12 volt for your GPU. Go to Anandtech forums for advice.
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  • kuperayekuperaye Join Date: 2003-03-14 Member: 14519Members, Constellation
    will ati release an x700 card in agp soon?
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-elitebear+Oct 20 2004, 08:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (elitebear @ Oct 20 2004, 08:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> the geforce 6600gt is known for being much better than the x700. this is acknowledged by all peoples, not just nvidia fanboys. my suggestion is that you get it instead. its the same price.

    also, i think that you should buy a separate power supply. getting something cheap like a $30 sparkle. it will make a much bigger difference in performance and lifespan <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'm pretty sure it was the X600's that the 6600's blew away... X700's benched higher than the 6600's IIRC.
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  • funbagsfunbags Join Date: 2003-06-08 Member: 17099Members
    I have a 680 watt powersupply...pretty sure its generic. Cant remember the name. It does pretty good. Got it brand new, retail for 55 bucks.
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-funbags+Oct 21 2004, 01:11 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (funbags @ Oct 21 2004, 01:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I have a 680 watt powersupply...pretty sure its generic. Cant remember the name. It does pretty good. Got it brand new, retail for 55 bucks. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You're aware you could be running 2 computers off that aren't you? Realisticly, anything above 450 is far beyond what you would ever need for even an insane PC...

    Better to go for something that runs cooler than just to jump on a big number.
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  • iFireiFire Join Date: 2002-07-31 Member: 1038Members
    edited October 2004
    I would highly recommend getting more than 1 gigabyte of ram. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Hellfire3k+Oct 21 2004, 02:31 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Hellfire3k @ Oct 21 2004, 02:31 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I would highly recommend getting more than 1 gigabyte of ram. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I wouldn't, as long as you have more than 512, you won't knowtice a huge preformace jump for your cash.
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