The current system i am building

[dr_hemlock2]

i would like you to glance over this and give me any feedback on my considerations and to make sure i have planned this out right.
thank you
"doc"

Biostar Geforce 6100-M9 NVIDIA Socket 939 MicroATX Motherboard
/ Audio / PCI Express / 10/100 Ethernet LAN / USB 2.0 /
Serial ATA / RAID
Form Factor microATX Processor Interface Socket 939 Mrboard
Processors Supported
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 FX
AMD Athlon 64 X2
AMD Sempron
Additional Technologies
HyperTransport Technology
Front Side Bus
1000MHz Chipset
Northbridge
nVIDIA GeForce 6100
Southbridge
nVIDIA nForce 410 Memory
Number of Slots 4
Number of Pins 184-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB - 32bit
Memory Supported DDR333 (PC2700)DDR400 (PC3200)
AUDIO6 Channels
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC655 IDE
Supported Devices 4
Hard Drive Types ATA/133 USB
USB Version 2.0
USB Data Transfer Rates 480Mbps LAN
LAN Type 10/100Mbps
Port Type RJ-45 Expansion Slots
PCI Slots 2
PCI Express X1 Slots 1
PCI Express X16 Slots 1 I/O Ports
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors 1
Serial Communication Ports 1
Parallel Ports 1
USB Ports 6
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 1
Line In Jacks 1
Microphone Jacks 1
CD-In Headers 1
IDE Headers 2
HDD Headers 1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers 2
ATX Power Connectors 1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors 1
Fan Connectors 2
VGA Ports 1

NVidia GeForce 6600 512MB PCI Express Video Card w/DVI/TV-Out
General Features:
GeForce 6600 chipset
512 MB DDR
PCI Express interface
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
CineFX 3.0 Engine
UltraShadow II Technology
64-Bit Floating Point Texture Filtering and Blending
Intellisample 3.0 Technology
NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology
Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 Technology
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Optimizations and Support
High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration
Vibrant Color Temperature Correction
Full-Speed 32-Bit Color Precision
Supports DirectX 9.0 and professional OpenGL 1.5 applications

Corsair TWINX Pro Dual Channel 2048MB PC3200 DDR 400Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB)
Memory Module Specifications
Memory Size
2048MB
Memory Speed
400MHz PC3200
Memory CAS Latency
3-3-3-8
Memory Type
Dual Channel DDR
Pins
184

later to get a another set to bring total to 4mb of memory i really use my system and need the extra power.

Kingwin - Arctic Liquid Cooler - Self-Contained CPU and VGA Liquid Cooling System
this is the type of HDD water block i have chosen:

http://www.svc.com/03-l-9010.html

as i have not put this together yet before i plumb the water cooling system i wish to add this HDD water Block probalby two of them because i will be running 2 - 250 gb 3.5 drives. now this type of HD Block has the Push on fittings. the reason i want the harddrive coolers is i already have like four large fans running for a total of 8 in system not including the cpu. and the temps still are to much for a Intel 1.7g 1024mb memory with 512 nvidia graphics card i am a power user and stress the system a lot. also the
The fittings that are included with the block are 5/8 “ OD and 3/8” ID, with the Asetek products have a “push on” type of fitting much unlike the more standard “barb” type fitting

AMD Athlon 64 3700+ / 1MB Cache / 2000MHz FSB / San Diego /
Socket 939 / Processor with Fan
Processor Specifications
Processor Speed
64 3700+ / 2.20GHz
Processor Interface
Socket 939
Processor Class
Athlon 64
Cache Size
1MB L2
Bus Speed
2000MHz
Additional Technologies
HyperTransport
Architecture
90 nm
Fan
Included

 

[Bios24]

Oh boy...where to start. Can you just post the main specs? We don't need uber-details. Here's a start:

-skip biostar, cheap-o stuff.
-you don't need 512mb on a 6600, it's a waste. Go for a higher end 6/7 series with 256mb (especially if you want to game)
-Go for a dual core, the 3800+ X2 is getting cheaper everyday.
-skip the kingwin water cooler, high-end air cooler is a better choice. (you don't need hard drive water blocks anyway...)
-good choice on the 2gb of ram, but don't spend too much. The speed of your ram makes up around 5% of your system performance. And what do you do that needs 4gb of ram?

Overall I'd say surf the boards for a couple of weeks and then rethink your system config. You have a lot to learn grasshopper. On another note:
Welcome to OCForums!!!

 

[xsimatrix]

only thing i would see him using 4gb for is 3d application power! im in the same boat as you if thats the reason.. 2gb is never enough for 3d..

go for aircooling, scythe ninja (rev.B) is an awsoom hsf for the cpu. For the video card, grab a 7600gs and get a zalman vf900.

to the forums

 

[dr_hemlock2]

devil in the details

most of the stuff is already purchased as i live on disability things were purchased over time say 3 years. except for the hdd cooler and video card which will be purchased next month. i should elaborate on systems uses i use a lot of adobe products memory and video hogs. i also use a lot of autodesk products also hogs. plus on average i download 25 thirty apps a day i am obsessive compulsive on this. i also use Microsoft products to program databases etc. i also keep 12-13 windows open at any one time. so you see i use the system quite a bit this is everyday 24-7. the case i have is optimized for cooling but have tried the fan/air way and not satisfied with results. since i cannot afford a sub-zero cooling type system. i can only go with what i glean from here. my decisions mostly are in tune with finances but leaning toward the performance and upgrade-ability in the future. been in this business for 30 years so i have seen them come and go. so i am not a newbie and i think i have thought out the process throughly.
"doc"

 

[freakdiablo]

Ya, dont get the hdd waterblock. Its alot easier, cheaper, and probably safer just to get an air cooler for the 5 1/4" bay. I would also have said get a dual core, but since you already have the cpu, that should be fine. For a vid card, dont make the mistake I did. Go for anything with gddr3

 

[grumperfish]

GFX: Club 3D radeon X1300

Ouch man.. if it makes you feel any better, my friend just bought an x1600pro during a woot off for his new system thinking that as the number was "higher" than his current AGP x800xt that is was necessarily better. Looks like I'll have to help him find a 7800gt/x soon


To the OP- if shader model 3.0 isn't that important for you you could always grab an x850xt on newegg for like $110.

 

[dr_hemlock2]

update

the list remains the same except i am looking at new blocks for memory and hdd and motherboard at koolance until i get the specs on what items i would like to use and any compatbility problems i will not know yet on blocks what i plan to do. i will perhaps have to move this build out to december due to finances namely (bills).
"doc"

 

[algogocom]

Oh my god so long!You just need say the steps.
Have a nice weekend!
Rgds,
http://www.algogo.com

 

[jivetrky]

Ok, bro....What's going on here exactly.....do you already have this stuff, or are you asking for advice before you get it? If you already have it... on what exactly are you asking for people to comment?

I can say that if this isn't yet purchased, and you do a lot of multitasking...a Dualcore CPu is DEFINITELY a better way to go...and as for a Vid card....I'd go for a current Gen card.....you can get a MUCH better card for the price of what a 512MB 6600 would go for.

So clear things up, if you would!

Edit: BTW...for 99% of the ppl here, you only need to say the make and model of the item...we all know or can easily recall the specs (google)...it makes for a more reader friendly post.

oh and to the Forums.....

 

[freakdiablo]

I know. But My x700 died and it was on sale and Im working with a limited budget.

 

[SeasonalEclipse]

The board isnt bad.. and none of it is bad.. but.. dont water cool it man.. It isnt worth it on that low end stuff.