Almost Time For My First Build

[nicoritschel]

I think I will be building my first computer soon and here's the parts I have right now:

Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: ATX MID Tower Case
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 3/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x 2
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: 4 x ball bearing fans
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6")
Dimensions: 8" x 17.7" x 19" (WxHxD) more info-> N82E16811112022
$90.00

$90.00

Unincom ROUND, 18-Inch, True ATA133/100/66/33 ( UV GREEN ) IDE Cable, 3-Head, 18 Inches.
For IDE Hard Drives, CD ROM, DVD ROM or CDRW.
With PULL TABs - to be used for disconnecting the cable from devices WITHOUT pulling the wires.
Retail. Please see the images. more info-> N82E16812181068
$3.45

$6.90

DFI nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "NFII ULTRA INFINITY" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket A AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors
Chipset: nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
FSB: 266/333/400MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM support Dual Channel DDR400/333/266/200 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,SPDIF In/Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps
Onboard SATA/RAID: Silicon Image sil3114, 4x SATA w/ RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: MCP-T+Agere FW803, 3 Ports
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813136137
$95.00

$95.00

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 Cables, VGA via DVI Adapter, Composite via S-Video Adpater, 3 CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info-> N82E16814102281
$216.00

$216.00

Fortron 350W HiQ Brand P4/AMD Ready Power Supply, Model "ATX350GU" -OEM
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 350W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: 10ms min.
Efficiency: Min 65%,Typical 70% (at full load)
Over Voltage Protection: Not specified
Overload Protection: 150% Max
Input Voltage: 115V/230V
Input Frequency Range: 47Hz-63Hz
Input Current: 10A/5A
Output: [email protected]/20A,+5V@32/28.8A,[email protected],+12V@16A,[email protected],+5VSB@2A
MTBF: 100K hours at 25ºC
Approvals: UL, CSA, CB more info-> N82E16817104986
$27.00

$27.00

AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2600+, 266 MHz FSB, 512K L2 Cache Processor - OEM
Specification
Model: AMD Mobile Athlon XP
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 2GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/ 512KB
Voltage: 1.45V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: OEM(Processor Only) more info-> N82E16819103436
$101.00

$101.00

Mushkin 184 Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 Level One Dual Pack - Retail
Specification
Manufacturer: Mushkin
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2
Support Voltage: 2.5V-2.75V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 32M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info-> N82E16820146289
$127.00

$127.00

Seagate 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST380011A, OEM
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA100
Features: 350 Gs non-op shock, 3D Defense System
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Remark: OEM more info-> N82E16822148015
$73.00

$73.00

Lite-On Beige 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model LTR-52327S BEIGE, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows 95/98/NT/ME/XP/2000
Features: Innovated SMART-BURN technology
Remark: Retail box (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827106198
$34.00

$34.00

Arctic Silver's NEW Premium High-Density Thermal Compound: Ceramique . 2.5-gram( ~0.8 cc. ) tube.
Specifications:
Thermal Conductance: >200,000W/m2.°C (0.001 inch layer)
Thermal Resistance: <0.007°C-in2/Watt (0.001 inch layer)
Average Particle Size: <0.38 microns <0.000015 inch ( 67 particles lined up in a row equal 1/1000th of an inch. )
Extended Temperature Limits: Peak: –150°C to >180°C Long-Term: –150°C to 125°C
Coverage Area: 2.5-gram syringes. (About 1cc) At a layer 0.003" thick, one tube will cover approximately 20 square inches more info-> N82E16835100009
$4.39

$4.39

Thermaltake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+ -RETAIL
Specification:
Compatibility: AthlonXP up to 3400+
Dimensions: Fan: 80 x 80 x 25 mm, Heatsink: 82 x 70 x 49 mm
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2450
Max Air Flow: (CFM): 27.5
Max Pressure: 25.97 Pa-min
Heat Sink Material: All copper base, more surface area provides better heat transfer
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Noise(dBA): 21 more info-> N82E16835106037
$31.99

$31.99

Subtotal »

$ 806.28



If you have any reccomendations, please feel free to post them! Thanks!


-Nico Ritschel

 

[Sentential]

I have a couple edits to you PC, if you dont mind. B4 I do that I would like to say that you have made EXCELLENT choices thus far....

First, you have chosen a very unique Mobo....treat it such. Your mobo breaks record FSB speeds. Thus PC3200 is a waste your ur PC's talent

PC4400 is the right way to go

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-956&depa=0

I know it sounds extreme but other DFI users can confirm this. Ur mobo in this configuration will meet these speeds on the FSB.

Second the PSU is a little low for am AMD system. I know this stuff is pricy, but it will avoid future upgrades. I would get a 400w Forton at a minimum for OCing. Here is my choice

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-908&depa=0

Since you are looking for something quiet I'd check out this HSF.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-118-101&depa=0

However it isnt nearly good as a thermalright. I sense that you are running under a tight budget ATM and cannot afford to spend $50 on a HSF (I understand), you can always get a Thermalright later on.

Most of all...

WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!!
...and the sickness

 

[David]

Two little things:

1) Seagate Drives IMHO rock. I have had three and had zero problems. A 30GB Baracuda II (I think it was II) lasted me from the beginning of 2001 until the end of 2002 and is still going strong in the same PC, but now someone else has it. I currently have 2 40GB Baracuda ATA IV drives in my main rig. One has been working great for a year and a half, the other for just under a year.

2) No DVD drive? They arent too expensive and are useful especially for games like UT2k4 where you either get an insane number of CDs or one DVD. Also useful for watching movies and stuff.

EDIT: Welcome to the forums Put your feet up, relax, and maybe check out our Folding@Home team?

 

[mc_hammer]

No DVD drive? They arent too expensive and are useful especially for games like UT2k4 where you either get an insane number of CDs or one DVD. Also useful for watching movies and stuff.

Ya, I would reccomend a DVD burner as they are relatively cheaper than several months ago. I'd look at getting a Lite-on perhaps this one:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-934&depa=1

 

[nicoritschel]

Thanks!

Thanks for all your help, but I'm trying to stay under $820 in U.S. Currency.
I definately want to go with the 2600 mobile, dfi nfii infinity ultra, sapphire 9800 pro, 512mb+ ram, 80gb+ hdd, at least a 350 watt PSU, and at least a CD burner. Thanks!

-Nico Ritschel

 

[DDR-PIII]

get a hdd that has an 8mb CACHE, instead of the 2MB chache that youve chosen