Computer set up and prices...advice-all research done

[jasonlg3d]

Hey guys i've been doing some researching and pricing and heres what i've come up with...I'd like your input and advice on this one.
Its long but i've tried to cover all the major items.

If you have any suggestions or disagreements with my components please tell me as I am some what of a n00b.

Motherboard

ASUS S04P4G8X-DELUX (E7205 P4 DUAL-DDR 5.1 AGP8X G-LAN SATA 1394 ATX)
Socket 478 3.06Ghz +
512Kb/256Kb L2 Cache
Intel HT ready
Intel E7205 Memory Controller
Intel 82801DB ICH4
533/400MHz FSB
Dual channel memory
4 x 184-pin DIMM 4GB max PC2100/PC1600/ECC/Non-ECC DDR SDRAM
AGP Pro 8x 1.5V only
5 x PCI (one ASUS BlueMagic)
2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Special Features
Power Loss Restart
ASUS® JumperFree
CrashFree BIOS
ASUS® MyLogo2
Support S/PDIF in/out interface (on audio model only)
ASUS® Post Reporter
ASUS® EZ Plug
ASUS® Q-Fan technology
ASUS® EZ Flash
Multi-language BIOS
AGP warning LED

Overclock Features
CPU and AGP voltage adjustable
ASUS JumperFree
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz
at 1MHz increments
Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Parallel
2 x Serial
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Audio I/O
4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1
1 x RJ45 port (optional)

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
CPU / Power / Chassis FAN connectors
20 pin ATX Power connector
4 pin ATX 12V Power connector
IDE LED connector, power LED connetor
Chassis Intrusion
S/PDIF in/out connector (optional)
CD / AUX / Modem audio in (optional)
Front Audio Panel connector (optional)
GAME/MIDI connector (optional)
2 x IEEE1394 port (on 1394 model only)

ATX Form Factor 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm)

Price $231.55
http://www.pcboost.com/store/viewitem.asp?idproduct=7102

CPU

Intel P4 2.8GHz Socket 478 512k (533MHz)
Price: $292.00
http://www.econopc.com/applications/search/itemdetails.asp?sku=P428GHZO5&sc=pr

Hard Drive

IBM 07N9214 120GB 7200RPM IDE Deskstar 180GXP 2MB
ATA-6
120GB
7200RPM
Price: $133.23
http://www.pcboost.com/store/viewitem.asp?idproduct=7089

Video Card
ATI RADEON 9700PRO 128MB AGP 8x w/ TV OUT & DVI
Price: $261.00
http://www.buyxtremegear.com/atirad97pro1.html

Memory

CORSAIR 512MB PC2100 VALUE SELECT. DDR RAM - OEM
184-Pin. CL=2.5-Unbuffered 2.5V. 64x64 Requires
DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty.
Price: $65.00 x 2 = $130.00
www.newegg.com

CDRW
Mitsumi 52x32x52 CDRW W/NERO
Price: $50.00
www.newegg.com

DVD
Price: $35.00
average price no site...

Sound Card
VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH SANTA CRUZ - OEM
Price: $60.00
www.newegg.com

Speakers

Altec Lansing 251 5.1 Amplified 6-Piece Speaker System - RETAIL
90 Watts of Total System Power.
45 Watts RMS.
Deep-Bass, Compact Subwoofer.
Performance Drivers.
Built-In Controls.
Headphone Jack.
Distinctive, All-Decor Styling.
Total Connectivity.
Price: $68.00
average price...

CASE
Aluminium Super Light Weight TurboGamer SX 1040 SE 10bay Case w/see thru side panel
550W power supply

Color Blue, Silver, Red, Yellow, Black, Green
Case Dimensions 8.1"(W) x 20.6"(H) x 18.6"(D)
205mm(W) x 522mm(H) x 473mm(D)
(Height dimensions do not include feet.)

Drive Bays Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25" , 2 x 3.5"
Internal: 4 x 3.5" HDD

Main Board Size ATX - up to 12"(W) x 13"(L)
(305mm(W) x 330mm(L))
Power Supply Optional
Expansion Slots 3 Short, 4 Full Length
Cooling System Supports 4 x 80mm Fans (2 included)
-1 Front (not included)
-2 Rear (Standard)
-1 HDD Bay (not included)

Material 1.0mm SECC
Net/Gross Weight
(w/o Power Supply) 24/26 LB (11/12 KG)


Dual Mode Selector.
Color-Coded Cables.
Shielded satellites. Model#: 251
Price: $120.00
http://www.str8buy.com/alsuliwetusx.html

Total price: $1380.78 (no shipping included on most items...minus cables and accesories.)

 

[Enigma422]

Welcome to the forums, on to your question:

First you don't have to list every single little detail about the components you're getting. Example, the Asus P4G8X, maybe list that it is a Granite Bay chip for people not familiar with Intel chipsets, but you don't have to list that it has "CrashFree BIOS." If you're going to list components your buying just list relavant information.

As for the system let me ask if you're going to overclock your system or not? If you're not then everything is fine. Its a nice system. If you are going to overclock though I would change a couple of things. First, I would get a higher speed memory like PC2700 or PC3000 for a granite bay board. PC3200 or PC3500 might be overkill unless your goal is to run your memory at extremely low timings. Also where do you live? Do you have a Fry's or PC Club next to you? If you do you might want to pick up a MultiVID 2.53GHz or 2.4GHz chips. These chips are currently the Intel overclocking champs, see my sig. Also you might want to invest in a good after market heatsink to keep your CPU nice and cool. One more thing is I would get either a Maxtor or Western Digital 8MB hard drive instead of the IBM you have listed.

Finally, before you order from any online store you might want to check how they rated at Reseller Ratings. Some sites that sell stuff cheap aren't that good with customer service.

 

[sangapski]

just got my ASUS P4G8X deluxe for under $200...
great board...


and for the proc...
if you're into overclocking get a 2.4B SL6RZ or 2.53 SL6S2
a lot cheaper than 2.8 and you can use the money for a memory

and for memory...
get at least a PC2700. if budget is ok get PC3200

 

[FastFSB]

nice setup. the mobo you picked is great. i have the p4g8x and it is the best that i have ever used. for a cpu i would get a multi-vid 2.4 and start overclocking. go for the best ram that you can. that will help your overclock and even if you dont overclock then you can set your ram's cas latency to 1.5

 

[DarkJediSleikas]

Good system.

Check www.pricewatch.com for a list of places selling the parts you want. Then use www.resellerratings.com to make sure the merchant is decent.

The speakers you have listed seem very wimpy. 45Wrms max for a 5.1 system isn't very much. For like $175, you get the Klipsch 4.1 speakers, which have 400Wrms of crisp power . I have them and I love 'em.

You should get at least PC2700 memory since your mobo will support the extra memory bandwidth. I would also reccomend CL2.0 instead of CL2.5. The extra performance is worth the little bit of extra money.

I prefer AMDs processors over Intel. Perhaps you should consider an AMD system. But if you wanna go Intel then go for it.