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Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by JoeElShmow, Aug 6, 2006.

  1. JoeElShmow

    JoeElShmow Geek Trainee

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    Ok so I am on a budget of around $800 USD and here are the parts I selected

    Processor
    AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail at Newegg.com

    VideoCard
    Leadtek Geforce 7900GT PX7900GT Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com

    HardDrive
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM at Newegg.com

    Mobo
    ASUS A8N-E ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail at Newegg.com

    Case ( w/ psu and fan)
    Rosewill R604TSB-N Black/Silver Computer Case - Retail at Newegg.com

    Memory
    OCZ S.O.E 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail at Newegg.com

    Ok and what I want to know is
    -Is this a good build
    -Is it vista capabl
    -Would it be able to play WoW
    and
    -are there any compatability problems

    If you could answer these questions I woud be very happy :)

    :EDIT:
    Oh ya and I need to find a cd drive thingy
     
  2. Exfoliate

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    He dude, great pickings right there, it's crazy to think what you can get for $800 these days.
    I've personally go with this guy for you're optical drive: LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner W/ LightScribe and 5X DVD-RAM Write Black ATAPI/E-IDE Model SHM-165H6S - OEM at Newegg.com
    And since AM2 is now AMD's new socket standard you might want to go with the latest and greatest (despite how sweet a deal the 3700+ is).
    The mobo:
    ASUS M2V ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail at Newegg.com
    The processor
    AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2000MHz HT Socket AM2 Processor - Retail at Newegg.com
    Because AM2 uses DDR2 800 as a standard you'll have to go with that if you decide to jump on the AM2 bandwaggon.
    Either this:
    pqi TURBO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail at Newegg.com
    or this:
    CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail at Newegg.com
    Are my top picks.
     
  3. JoeElShmow

    JoeElShmow Geek Trainee

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    Ok so is yours much better then mine?
    which one should I get
     
  4. izzy007

    izzy007 Big Geek

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    i wudnt reccomend the m2v mobo. deeply becoz it is just an am2 low bidget board with hardly any features. its ok for now becoz he's on a budget but in some time, if he want to get more descent components, then he wud want a descent mobo. he wudnt want to fork out more money for another mobo so its better to get one now. get the m2n-e mobo which is only about $12 more which is mothing reaLLY. ASUS M2N-E ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail at Newegg.com
    it has got overclocking features and heatpipe for northbridge cooling etc.
    get the 3800+ its only $6 more.
    i ud got with exfoliates system with this mobo
     
  5. Exfoliate

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    It's not a huge difference but the 200MHz faster processor and DDR2 memory will definately make a difference. But more importantly it's entirely up to date so you'll have long spanning upgrade potential.
     
  6. thoonie

    thoonie hmmm....

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    Dont forget to also get a good PSU for it. Dont settle for the stock one.
    Read BigB's PSU sticky for reference.
     
  7. JoeElShmow

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  8. Chris_

    Chris_ Excalibur

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    Great system there mate, but one thing, you should never stick with the case's stock PSU with a high end system like that.

    Im sure if Big B reads this he will point you out to a few, but don't forget to read his sticky.

    Big B's PSU sticky
     
  9. JoeElShmow

    JoeElShmow Geek Trainee

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    I tried reading the sticky before but for some reason my it says it cant go
     
  10. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    Ok, more than 480-500 Watts, Antec, Tagan, Fortron, FSP, Hiper, Sparkle. Dual 12 V rails.
     
  11. JoeElShmow

    JoeElShmow Geek Trainee

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  12. Exfoliate

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    Rosewell isn't terrible nor is a regarded as a top player in the powersupply front, never skimp in the department as it could cost you your system. Chances are you'd be okay with that powersupply but the extra insurance that an: Thermaltake W0101RU 550W Power Supply - Retail at Newegg.com affords you is worth it concidering the price is similar. It's up to you, the Rosewill's got good reviews too.
     
  13. JoeElShmow

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    Ok I will use that power supply but I still need a video card that can play WoW and I dont need a top of the line thing either just somthing that can play it on medium
     
  14. Chris_

    Chris_ Excalibur

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  15. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    That Thermaltake unit is alright, but you can do a lot better for that money. Antec TruePower TPII-550=best bang for the buck. It has stronger 12V rails over the Thermaltake, and given that it's a few bucks more
     
  16. Exfoliate

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    Yeah Thermaltake has never had stong rails but all their units pretty much seem to get excellent reviews for one reason or another. But B knows his stuff, I could see going with Antec too if you can afford it.
    I'd go with the 6800GS as it's a bit faster but costs nearly the same. BIOSTAR Geforce 6800GS V6803GS52 Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com
    Or a potentially faster 7600GT
    eVGA Geforce 7600GT KO 256-P2-N554-AX Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com
    It's never good to go with an OEM open box product like that 6800GT. It's a good card but with OEM's you get a crap 15 day warrenty and nothing but the card.
     
  17. izzy007

    izzy007 Big Geek

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    well wat b suggested is a fine unit. u cue also consider enermax 535watt or antec neo he 500watt but the neo may be a bit expensive. so it lyes on the antec truepower/control or the enermax
     
  18. JoeElShmow

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  19. izzy007

    izzy007 Big Geek

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    no wthat luks much better. ive got the m2n-e mobo today. all fitted in and it has got so many overclocking features and voltage adjustments etc. its sik
     
  20. Exfoliate

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    I think everythings great but you'd still be better served by a 7600GT, it's no loss concidering the price is within a few bucks of the 6800GT and the 7600GT is retail so you get extra's and a full warrenty not just the 15 day deal with the 6800GT.
     

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