Need advice for buying a new PC

[EME]

can someone tell me if this configuration is good ?
but consider an budget of MAX 600$-650$ (425-450 euros)
i allready have an 80Gb SATA HDD and a TEAC Combo
(and i will include them in my new system)
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a thought about :
1)MoBo ASUS NFORCE3-250GB/Sk754/3xDDR400 ECC/AGP8x/ALC850 6ch/LAN/2xSATA/ATA133/HT800/ATX
2)AMD ATHLON64 3000+ 2000MHz Sk754 BOX
3)DDR 512MB PC3200 400MHZ CL 3-4-4-8 OCZ Value Series
4)GEFORCE FX 5200-8X 256MB DDR, 128BITS, 250/400Mhz, W/TVO, DVI, DONGLE, HEATSINK
5)FDD 3.5" 1.44 MB TEAC BLACK
6)HDD MAXTOR 80 GB 7200RPM/SATA/8MB/PLUS 9 (i allready have it !)
7)TEAC Combo 16x/52x/24x/52x
8)Case w 350w Power Supply


is this a good configuration ???

 

[orionlion82]

I learned the hard way.
stay away from the Ge Force FX line. ive been told that i can actually get something really good for that money...darn...
may i suggest you lurk around and read/search. - we dont bite, and we've lots of good info.

 

[SpazTech]

Don't skimp on the power supply as a bad one can ruin the rest of your investment.

Welcome to the Forums

 

[nealric]

I stay away from any power supply that comes bundled with a case.

A good cheap option (I am assuming this is a budget system), is the 420w ttgi power supply at ww.directron.com (marketed as superflower) At $30, its a pretty quality supply.

Why get a combo drive when you can get a dvd burner for $20 more. I know you can say that about most parts (i.e. spend a just a little more for xxx), but Even for just backups, the dvd burner is very handy.

Instead of a fx5200 consider finding a geforce 4 ti4200 for sale used or possibly refurbished (would be hard to find new). Costs the same, but is a good 5x faster for most things.

 

[AZNBoiOnFIYA]

yes, you can do better than the fx5200. what exactly are you going to be using this computer for?

 

[sipherblade]

definately stay away from the FX 5200's, had one still have it, soon to become a dart board and don't skimp on the power supply it'll cause you more headaches than anything it's worth.

 

[sipherblade]

I don't know how much the FX you are looking at is, but i would highly recommend this http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-409&depa=0 its a great card and will give you alot better bang for your buck. BTW welcome to the forums.