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- Thread starter xslothx
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Just to save everyone downloading the txt file 
I cant comment on prices seeing as I am in the UK, but a few things I would point out:
- Perhaps a 333MHz Barton would leave more room for Overclocking?
- Do you need 1.5GB of RAM? Even 1GB is overkill for most things except heavy multimedia work.
- 360W PSU should be OK but I would probably suggest at least 400W to be on the safe side.
I cant comment on prices seeing as I am in the UK, but a few things I would point out:
- Perhaps a 333MHz Barton would leave more room for Overclocking?
- Do you need 1.5GB of RAM? Even 1GB is overkill for most things except heavy multimedia work.
- 360W PSU should be OK but I would probably suggest at least 400W to be on the safe side.
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thanks for the input
i realise the 3 512mb sticks of ram is overkill. im not familiar with overclocking at all. if i could overclock the 333mhz barton then i would definitly go with that. ohh yah and thanks for putting the file on the message board. for some reason it wouldn't let me post the message when i copied and pasted the info directly in.
i realise the 3 512mb sticks of ram is overkill. im not familiar with overclocking at all. if i could overclock the 333mhz barton then i would definitly go with that. ohh yah and thanks for putting the file on the message board. for some reason it wouldn't let me post the message when i copied and pasted the info directly in.
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The mobile edition Bartons are multiplier unlocked.
Also, you're at the best place to learn about OC'ing. I'd look over at the CPU section (that's where most people start out at) and read a bunch of the stickies around here. That should give you a good idea of what OC'ing is and how to do it properly.
EDIT: A few comments on your system:
For $65 you can get the Sparkle 530 watt PSU (one of the best out there right now)
Why are you paying $300 for a video card now? The new cards are going to come out soon causing current prices to go down and the Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128meg "Atlantis" (bulk) goes for 205 at Newegg right now.
Instead of your ASUS mobo, I'd look at the DFI Ultra Infinity instead (if your intent is to get into OC'ing). It's the best Socket A OC'ing board out there right now.
Also, you're at the best place to learn about OC'ing. I'd look over at the CPU section (that's where most people start out at) and read a bunch of the stickies around here. That should give you a good idea of what OC'ing is and how to do it properly.
EDIT: A few comments on your system:
For $65 you can get the Sparkle 530 watt PSU (one of the best out there right now)
Why are you paying $300 for a video card now? The new cards are going to come out soon causing current prices to go down and the Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128meg "Atlantis" (bulk) goes for 205 at Newegg right now.
Instead of your ASUS mobo, I'd look at the DFI Ultra Infinity instead (if your intent is to get into OC'ing). It's the best Socket A OC'ing board out there right now.
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If it's a mobile edition it will say "AMD Mobile AthlonXP" instead of just "AMD AthlonXP" in the newegg listing title.
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530 watts is overkill (well maybe not overkill if you're getting a P4 Prescott and an GF6800 Ultra, but you're not so no need to worry). However, that PSU hardly ever budges (on it's rails) which means maximum stability.
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PSU brand is more important than Wattage. A $20 550 watt no-name PSU will (99.999% of the time) be beaten in power output by a 350 watt Fortron.
That pretty much sums it up, though I have a few to add: Enermax is good, but not great (Fortron/Sparkle and Antec will always beat it). Avoid Deer (Allied) and Raidmax (Powmax) like the plauge.
That pretty much sums it up, though I have a few to add: Enermax is good, but not great (Fortron/Sparkle and Antec will always beat it). Avoid Deer (Allied) and Raidmax (Powmax) like the plauge.
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The hard drives: SATA is a pain in the ***, if you are new to putting computers together, i REALLY suggest you go with IDE, its cheaper, and sooo much easier to work with, SATA, you need to install drivers and stuff, its all messed up, and the lil faster they are isnt worth the hastle. if your stead fast on sata, heres a program that will make it ever so much easier...
http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/drivers/discwiz.html
use the first one. GL with your new pc!
http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/drivers/discwiz.html
use the first one. GL with your new pc!
