Is this a good Configuration for a PC?

[voogru]

What do you think? Any comments would be Great!

All Parts But the video Card Are from http://www.monarchcomputer.com/
The Video Card Is from www.mixpc.com (http://www.mixpc.com)


AMD Athlon ThunderBird Socket A 1000Mhz ( 1 Ghz ) CPU ----------$289.00
ABIT KT7-RAID KT133 4XAGP @200FSB UDMA/100 ----------------------$152.00
128 MB PC 133 RAM -----------------------------------------------$109.00
IBM DTLA307030 30 gig 7200 RPM ATA/100 Hard Drive----------------$157.00
CARDEXpert GeForce 2 GTS 64MB DDR Card --------------------------$319.00
1.44 MB 3.5 inch Floppy Drive -----------------------------------$14.00
3Com 905C 10/100 PCI Network Card -------------------------------$48.00
CoolerMaster DP5-5H-51 AMD Thunderbird and Duron - Socket A -----$18.00
Kenwood 72X TrueX™ CD-ROM Drive White Box -----------------------$89.00
Full Tower ATX Case w/ Sparkle 350 Watt Power Supply ------------$138.00
Creative SoundBlaster Live X Gamer PCI --------------------------$97.00


Total: $1430.00





[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 10-17-2000).]

[drn]

Sounds good to me just about the same as i am going to build next week but with the Asus A7V mobo and 256 megs and 1.1 gig cpu

[seti]

A couple things I would recommend:

A better HSF. The coolmaster is almost identical to the stock one. For a little more you could get a fop32.

Get Brand name ram. Sure, some generic ram is good stuff...but why take the risk if stability, and thus the enjoyment of the system is at stake?

Make sure you get the SBLive X-gamer 5.1. Better games bundle (UT, Deus Ex, Theif 2, and MDK2 vs. NFS4: HS, Theif 1, Decent 3.

Also, only get a 64mb vid card if you're planning on holding on to it for a loooong time. Otherwise it will just be a waste of money for a couple FPS in high rez, complex situations.

[Underclocked]

Check here for a vid card http://now.at/DreamLandOnline

Untamo has a lot of great deals done and documented at Heatware. Save some bucks!

[voogru]

Heres an Update

AMD Athlon ThunderBird Socket A 1000Mhz ( 1 Ghz ) CPU ----------$289.00
ABIT KT7-RAID KT133 4XAGP @200FSB UDMA/100 ----------------------$152.00
Micron Non-ECC Unbufferd 128 MB PC 133 RAM ----------------------$109.00
IBM DTLA307030 30 gig 7200 RPM ATA/100 Hard Drive----------------$157.00
CARDEXpert GeForce 2 GTS 64MB DDR Card --------------------------$319.00
1.44 MB 3.5 inch Floppy Drive -----------------------------------$14.00
3Com 905C 10/100 PCI Network Card -------------------------------$48.00
GlobalWin FOP32-1 Socket CPU Cooler Socket A --------------------$20.00
Kenwood 72X TrueX™ CD-ROM Drive White Box -----------------------$89.00
Full Tower ATX Case w/ Sparkle 350 Watt Power Supply ------------$138.00
Sound Blaster Live X-GAMER 5.1 Retail ---------------------------$79.00


Total: I still need to caculate it

[Erap!]

Hmmmm....... if ur shelling out that much then I think it would be better to hav 256mb of ram! Buy kingston so that you get lifetime warranty! Get a better sound card! And if you can afford it, go crazy and buy a voodoo5 6000

[Aleph1]

A better sound card?? That sound card is perfectly fine! =) I wouldnt suggest you go with a V5 6000 or a GF2 Ultra. Way too expensive. BUT-for 80 dollars more...you can get the GF2 Pro (if overclocked, is very close to Ultra performance)...I think its worth it...

BTW- Not sure on the GF2 Pro's release...soon though, this month is likely.

[voogru]

Imperion1 Try www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com)

[Warthog]

The soundcard is fine. If you don't care about the software bundle, get the regular SB Live.

Warthog

[voogru]

One thing i forgot to metion is Im under a tight budget 1600 and it has to pay for shipping so its not like im rich I just want a system that will last me 2 years or so with upgrades and stuff.

[Imperion1]

Forgot about that one, Thanks voogru.

[Imperion1]

Voogru where did you find a Cpu 1000mhz for $289?

I'm still waiting for prices to drop, when the 1.3Gig comes out. Have a hard time finding a 1Gig for under $450.
I'm still looking at rebuilding to a faster comp. I've still got this old slow Cel 400.

[voogru]

No Problem http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[voogru]

also about the sound card the SB live xgamer from Monarch comps is $99.00 and its not the 5.1 version. I got another 1 from comp-U plus for $79.00 and its the 5.1 version I not only save cash I get better games http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

voogru

[vfrxsw]

Watch out for high shipping and handling charges at comp-u-plus. I have always done better elsewhere.

[IbZa]

hey www.monarchcomputer.com (http://www.monarchcomputer.com) is great online store I have recently ordered from them, and have no complaints, their prices for CPU are awesome $146 for T-bird 800MHz, but beware if you have any glitches with you CC(different shipping address, etc..) do not expect your item to come

P.S. And if you order in a bundle you save hell lot of on shipping

[Dave2]

Instead of the 72x CD-ROM, I suggest you buy a CD-RW drive. Today's CD-RWs give a decent read performance of 32x and 32x is all you really need. You can also save large files on a CD-RW. Great when you have to reformat your hard drive. A CD-RW saved me days of downloads after I reformated my hard drive.

[Solidus]

Why do you need that 3com network card? I got a linksys for $15-$10 rebate = $5. I don't know if the rebate is still around, but $15 is better than $50. Are you getting the 3com because it has better performance or more features?

[voogru]

***UPDATE***

Please Let Me Know if you Have ANYTHING Against these Vendors I dont
Want to get screwed. Thanks Also theres no video card cuz im gonna wait for the geforce2 Ultra http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Mobo Cpu Hdd Fdd etc. Are from http://www.monarchcomputer.com/
The Case Is from A-pro www.a-pro.com (http://www.a-pro.com)
All the cooling devices are from www.plycon.com (http://www.plycon.com)
Sound Card is from www.compuplus.com (http://www.compuplus.com)
Micron Memory is From www.mdmarkdata.com (http://www.mdmarkdata.com)

Ok Enough Garbage heres the good stuff! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

AMD Athlon ThunderBird Socket A 1000Mhz ( 1 Ghz ) CPU ----------$289.00
ABIT KT7-RAID KT133 4XAGP @200FSB UDMA/100 ----------------------$152.00
Micron Non-ECC Unbufferd 128 MB PC 133 RAM ----------------------$109.00
IBM DTLA307030 30 gig 7200 RPM ATA/100 Hard Drive----------------$157.00
1.44 MB 3.5 inch Floppy Drive -----------------------------------$14.00
3Com 905C 10/100 PCI Network Card -------------------------------$48.00
Kenwood 72X TrueX™ CD-ROM Drive White Box -----------------------$89.00
Sound Blaster Live X-GAMER 5.1 Retail ---------------------------$79.00
860PXB Black ATX Medium Tower w/FortronSource ATX 2.01/300W UL--$113.00


Cooling:
GlobalWin FOP32-1 Socket CPU Cooler Socket A --------------------$20.00
Arctic Silver Grease-SC -----------------------------------------$16.99


Cables And Hardware
2 ATA66/100 Cable------------------------------------------------$17.99 (7.99 Each)
Floppy Drive Cable-----------------------------------------------$3.99

Total: $1108.00







[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 10-19-2000).]

[voogru]

***UPDATE***
Okay I got rid of the 3com and i found a MUCH cheaper one at Monarch for 11.50 Now i was gonna skip on the video card but i discoverd the one that i was gonna use doesnt work (ATI RAGE FURY 32MB)and IM am Planning on keeping this card till the Geforce2 Ultra Is $150-$200 Or Maybe Longer Thanks for all the Replies Im working on getting a Cd-RW but I only have so much money Plus Im gonna Have To Pay for The shipping Then Im gonna Get DSL so thats another $150 Plus $40-$50 Per Month Does any1 Know where I can get a Good DSL Modem cuz I dont want the **** Bellsouth Gives Me. (thats the Only Choice I have here for DSL)
Thanks

Also: Im Not Getting a Cheap Video Card Cuz Once I get One My dad wont Pay for another one till The video card fails and He MUST have proof that it fails.

Im not Paying for My comp Its really A Christmas Present (an REally early one!) so im trying to save Money cuz I dont want to Bankrupt My dad Im trying to Pay for it as much as i can so far I have $293 (In coins and Dollar Bills) and I dont want to Go above the Price of $1500.

Thanks again


Mobo Cpu Hdd Fdd Lan Card etc. Are from http://www.monarchcomputer.com/
The Case Is from A-pro www.a-pro.com (http://www.a-pro.com)
All the cooling devices are from www.plycon.com (http://www.plycon.com)
Sound Card is from www.compuplus.com (http://www.compuplus.com)
Micron Memory is From www.mdmarkdata.com (http://www.mdmarkdata.com) >


AMD Athlon ThunderBird Socket A 1000Mhz ( 1 Ghz ) CPU ----------$289.00
ABIT KT7-RAID KT133 4XAGP @200FSB UDMA/100 ----------------------$152.00
Micron Non-ECC Unbufferd 128 MB PC 133 RAM ----------------------$109.00
IBM DTLA307030 30 gig 7200 RPM ATA/100 Hard Drive----------------$157.00
1.44 MB 3.5 inch Floppy Drive -----------------------------------$14.00
Linkskey LKF-5100+ PCI 10/100 MB Network Card -------------------$11.50
Kenwood 72X TrueX™ CD-ROM Drive White Box -----------------------$89.00
Sound Blaster Live X-GAMER 5.1 Retail ---------------------------$79.00
860PXB Black ATX Medium Tower w/FortronSource ATX 2.01/300W UL--$113.00
Siluro GF256 GTS- nVIDIA GeForce2 GTS with 64MB DDR memory-------$312.00


Cooling:
GlobalWin FOP32-1 Socket CPU Cooler Socket A --------------------$20.00
Arctic Silver Grease-SC -----------------------------------------$16.99


Cables And Hardware
2 ATA66/100 Cable------------------------------------------------$17.99 (7.99 Each)
Floppy Drive Cable-----------------------------------------------$3.99


Total: $1383.50


[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 10-20-2000).]

[voogru]

bump

[voogru]

Another Bump

[vass0922]

Hmm not sure about the IBM HD's but my WD HD came with the ATA66 cables that I needed. As did my mobo (Abit BE6-II).
The mobo SHOULD come with IDE cables as well for the CDROM and floppies..
I would hope so at least!!

[voogru]

I cant do any more bumps cuz this topic is to far behind so ill do a

!WHACK!

[GroundZero3]

sounds likes a nice system when i get a job (someday) im gonna save up and get me a newer system and trade in my 400mhz celeron. i guess i could give it to my bro but how would i make some cash out off it?? the upside i give him my comp i wouldn't have to fight him for my computer i don't even know why im fighting with him its mine.

JaYsin