need help buying a comp

[jman999]

Im buying a computer from newegg and I wanna know what you guys think. if you have any suggestions please submit them. Its about $650 with shipping. Im planning to buy this within this week. Oh yeah, im going to be running winxp pro on this machine.

Here it is: I'm warning you. Its a bit long. If a price is on there twice in a row, its the same as if it were not twice row.

Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
EVERCASE E4252-AB (BEIGE) 10-bay Case Retail***
Truly Screwless ATX MID Tower Case, Intel P4 / AMD, Front USB 2.0 w/ 1 Side Case Fan & 2 Removeable HD cages.
Specifications:
Driver Bays:External: 4 X 5.25" and 2 X 3.50". Hidden: 4 X 3..50" (2 screwless removeable HD Cages)
Sytem Board: ATX (Up to 12" x 9.6")
Expansion Slot: 7 Slots
Standard Fans:1 x 8 cm Fan (Left Side)
Optional Fans:1 x 8 cm Fan (Front) + +1 x 8 cm Fan (Rear) No Power Supply more info>
N82E16811127014 $21.00
$21.00

CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)


Cyberdrive 52x24x52 CDRW CD-RW Drive CW092 RETAIL BOX.
Specifications:
Buffer: 2MB
Read Speed: 52x for closed sessions.24x for open sessions. Maximum 52x for audio extraction
Access Time: 100 ms typical for random access, 100 ms typical for 1/3 stroke
Power Supply: DC +5V ?5%, DC +12V ?10%
Interface:Enhanced IDE (E-IDE)
Front Panel: EJECT button,pin hole, green LED, Headphone jack, Volume
MTBF > 100,000 POH (25% duty, seek and read)
Retail Box Version (User manual, box ect.) more info>
N82E16827106408 $51.00
$51.00

CD/DVD ROM Drives


LITE-ON XJ-HD166S 16X DVD ROM Drive - Retail48X CD-ROM Access all format DVD-ROM/R/RW ,CD-ROM/R/RW title & disc Comes with Audio Cable, Manual and Power DVD Software. XJ-HD166S or, XJ-HD165H more info>
N82E16827131113 $35.00
$35.00

Hard Drives


►On Sale! WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 80 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty --* Works With PC & Mac *-- more info>
N82E16822144122 $102.00
$102.00


Keyboards
Samsung 104 Keys SDK3500 PS2 Keyboard Retail Samsung 104 Key keyboard with PS2 Connector, Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/2000/xp more info>
N82E16823152001 $4.00
$4.00


Memory (System Memory)
►On Sale! CRUCIAL MICRON 512MB 64x64 PC 2700 DDR RAM - OEM
184-Pin, CL=2.5-Unbuffered Non Parity 2.5V, CT6464Z335 Requires DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty. OEM more info>
N82E16820145059 $79.99
$79.99


Motherboards - AMD
AOPEN Motherboard for Socket A Processors, Model# AK77-8XN
Specifications:
CPU Supported: Socket A AMD Athlon/XP/Duron processors, 266MHz(EV6)
Chipset: VIA KT400
RAM: 3x DDR DIMM, supports DDR333/266/200 (PC2700/2100/1600), 3GB max
Slots: 1x AGP(8X), 6x PCI, 1x CNR
Ports: 2x PS/2, 4x USB, 1x RJ45, 1x LPT, 2x COM
Onboard LAN: Integrated Realtek PHY
Onboard Audio: Realtek AC'97 CODEC on-board 5.1 channel
ATX Form Factor more info>
N82E16813137010 $78.00
$78.00

Mouse


►WOW! Designer-Plus Scrolling Internet Easy+ Mouse
High Precision Input Device. 600DPI High Resolution, for IBM PC & Compatible. Easy to use Plug & Play.
Specifications:
Connector: PS2
Buttons: 2 button + scroll wheel
Optical/Mechanical: Mechanical more info>
N82E16826129001 $.01

Processors


AMD Athlon XP 1800+/266 FSB Processor CPU 1800+/ 1.53GHz -0.13 micro Thoroughbred Core Retail, AXDA1800BOX
3 Years Warranty with heatsink and cooling fan. The Ultimate Digital Media Experience in an x86 Platform.Tailored for Microsoft® Windows® XP. Featuring QuantiSpeed Architecture for Rapid Execution of Applications. Tomorrow’s Technology Today.The Power of a Reliable Partner.
Specifications:
CPU: 1.53 GHz
Type: 1800 XP Thoroughbred
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266MHz
Socket A (PGA) more info>
N82E16819103353 $72.00

Sound Card


Guillemot Hercules Fortissimo III 7.1 - OEM
7.1-channel 360° over-realistic positional audio experience with Games and Dolby Digital EX DVDs
Superior DVD audio playback
Perfect compatibility with DVD technology of today and the future
Complete freedom to personalize your speaker configuration
Powerful Digital Audio Processor High speed performance in games
Smooth gaming experience
Mindblowing immersive feeling in games more info>
N82E16829116116 $42.00
$42.00


Speakers


Creative Labs Inspire 4.1 4400 Speaker Heavily reinforced, cube-style subwoofer with protective coating for solid bass and durability. Four satellites of 6 Watts RMS each, with contoured driver rims for improved sonic imaging. Realistic 3D positional audio on EAX enhanced and Microsoft DirectSound 3D games. Engineered to enhance the performance of any four-channel Sound Blaster sound card.
Number of speakers 4 satellites (for front and rear)
1 subwoofer
Satellite Speakers
Speakers Rated Power 6 watts per channel (4 channels)
Subwoofer
Subwoofer Rated Power 17 watts
Audio Specifications
Frequency Response 47Hz to 20kHz
Amplifier Decoder No
more info>
N82E16836116113 $49.00
$49.00

Video Cards


ATI RADEON 8500LE 64MB DDR CRT/DVI/TV ,Dual Monitor support DVIS+CRT only, BULKPowered by the revolutionary RADEON™ 8500 world’s fastest and most advanced graphics processing unit (GPU)
Specifications:
Specifications:
GPU: RADEON™ 8500LE graphics processing unit (GPU)
Memory: 64MB of double data rate memory
Resolutions: 640-480 to 2048x1536 at 85Hz
playback w/tv cable only -
Max Res: 2048x1536 85Hz
Max 3D Res: 16.7M colors 2048x1536 "Powered by ATI" Manufactured By Sapphire more info>




Subtotal » $606.00 Total: $650 (this includes shipping)

 

[gahdzila]

That case does not come with a PSU...so you'll need to add a PSU to your list. Personally, I like pretty cases...and that one is kinda plain, and cheap looking. Just my opinion. If you're the type of guy to stick your case under your desk and never look at it again, then any old cheap case should be fine.

That WD HDD is one of the better drives out there now...I'd recommend it.

Crucial RAM...it's good stuff, and it's cheap

video card---if you're a gamer, I'd advise you to splurge and get an ATI Radeon 9500 Pro. Second choice would be an Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti4200. If you're not a gamer, you could probably find a video card even cheaper than that that will meet your needs.

and...ummm...if you're gonna get the nice 7.1 sound card, why are you buying cheapie 4.1 speakers? skip the sound card, and just use the on-board sound on the motherboard, if sound quality isn't a big deal for you.

 

[jman999]

Oh yeah I forogot the PSU. I am getting the:

Allied TRUE 450W Power Supply AL-B450EATX w/ Two Fans ***AMD APPROVED good to 2200+ *** UL, CSA, FCC Approved
Power Supply Type : ATX
Dimensions : 5.5 x 6.0 x 3.4 Inches
Cooling : Dual 2 Ball Bearing Fans
MTBF : 50,000 HOURS
Hi-Pot/Burn-In : 100%
Protection : All Outputs
Warranty : One Year
Approval: UL, CSA, FCC
Description: *Ideal for P3, P4 and AMD Systems
*AMD Approved for Athlon XP
*8 large and 2 Small Leads
*2 double Ball Bearing Fans
*Color Retail Box
Model#: ATX450P4

Its about $45 with shipping. I know its a cheap case, but I dont really need anything fancy, or very aesthetically pleasing.

Personally I like the 8500 and I'm going to need a semi- good graphics card. I'm not a hardcore gamer but I need something that wont need to be upgraded real soon.

About the sound. I need good sound for dvds and movies. Also I like to listen to music a lot. Do you think I'd be ok wuth onboard sound and what speakers do you suggest?

 

[AshlarZiven]

altec lansing has some good 5.1 speakers for under 70$, but klipsch is usually more 'top of the line' oriented.

 

[jman999]

about the speakers

I'm trying to keep my computer in the $600-700 range. So Klipsch speakers are way too expensive for me.

 

[gahdzila]

I've got Altec Lansing's model 251 5.1 speaker set. Newegg has them for $68. I'd definately recommend them.

If you're gonna be watching movies, then you'll almost certainly want 5.1 speakers (at least).

Logitech's Z-560's are one of the better sets out there now, although a bit more expensive.

Honestly, I've never used a mobo with onboard sound. Some guys use it and like it, others hate it. I think you should try out the onboard sound and see how you like it...do that before you shell out cash for a sound card. If it sounds like crap, you can always order a sound card and add it in later.

 

[emericanchaos]

that vid card is usually overpriced. you could probably get a GF3 for cheaper and it would perform better. unless you want the built in TV tuner i wouldn't go with the 8500. for the money a GF3 or 9000 series ATI would be better.

 

[jman999]

a geforce 3, ok, I I guess I'll get that since its only $10 more. But do you think it will conflict with my mobo?

And hows this for speakers: Creative I-Trigue 2.1 3300 3-Piece Speaker (Black) - RETAILDesigned with looks to enhance your desktop, and performance rich enough to enhance any desktop entertainment
Specifications:
80 Watts System Power* (9 Watts RMS per speaker / 25 Watts RMS subwoofer)Powerful 25 Watts RMS subwoofer
features a 6.5" long-throw driver for room-shaking bass, and a dual flared port tube for cleaner bass reproduction
Wired remote with power/volume/bass control, and a headphone jack Model#: 51000000AA346

They are $83 + free shipping. But they are running a $20 rebate special right now so in the end it will be $63