Gaming Computer

[jentzsch]

This is the first computer i will be ever actually building from stratch, I've upgraded plenty b4 but not like this, so let me know what you guys think!

Foxconn 3GTW-01 Black/Silver Steel MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 300W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813130496
Model #: 3GTW-01
$37.50

MSI PM8M2-V Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: PM8M2-V
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813130496
$50.00

eVGA 128-A8-N350 Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: 128-A8-N350
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130220
$159.00

intel Pentium 4 640 Prescott 800MHz FSB LGA 775 EM64T Processor Model BX80547PG3200F - Retail
Model #: BX80547PG3200F
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819116197
$226.75

CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT400 - Retail
Model #: VS1GBKIT400
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145440
$89.50

SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
Model #: MPF920 Black
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16821103116
$11.00

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST380011A 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: ST380011A
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822148015
$57.00

SONY Black IDE Combo Drive Model CRX320EE/B2S - OEM
Model #: CRX320EE/B2S
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827106826
$31.00

SONY Black IDE DVD Burner Model DWQ28A - OEM
Model #: DWQ28A
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827131256
$41.99

CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS SB0350 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM
Model #: 30SB035000000
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16829102178
$71.00


Subtotal: $774.74


Hopefully everything is compatible


EDIT: Changed Video Card

[DarkStar02]

Don't get ValueRAM. Even if it is dual channel, you get what you pay for. I've built 2 computers that were identical except for the fact that one had valueram in it and it couldnt even unzip a big folder without freezing.

EDIT: And if this is going to be a gaming computer you might want to make that hard drive serial ata.

[njolakoski]

Don't get ValueRAM. Even if it is dual channel, you get what you pay for. I've built 2 computers that were identical except for the fact that one had valueram in it and it couldnt even unzip a big folder without freezing.

EDIT: And if this is going to be a gaming computer you might want to make that hard drive serial ata.

What a load of crap, I have ValueRam, you must be using something slower, or lieing, and why Intel and not AMD, if its for gaming, and that card id recommend going too a 6600GT or X800Xl if you can afford it.

[bombledmonk]

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with Valueram. If your not overclocking it's a great buy.

I find it a bit odd that you are paying more for a soundcard than you are for your motherboard, not a good place to skimp.

Ditch that motherboard and CPU and go for a Athlon64 3200+ it will greatly outperform your current CPU choice especially in games.

SATA is not a neccessary option from a performanc standpoint, but it is probably best that you get SATA from an upgrading stanpoint.

Spend a few extra bucks and get a 6600GT over the 9800pro, it's just not worth it to buy the 9800pro these days.

[DarkStar02]

I'm not lying. There must be something wrong with it because it's running a P4 3.0 with A Gig of Corsair Dual Channel Value RAM with a CLEAN INSTALL of windows and it froze while trying to unpack a 650MB .rar

[jentzsch]

Personally i prefer Intel as opposed to AMD, so i think im going to stick with Intel stuff

[jentzsch]

k, i changed the video card to a 6600GT

[washe]

Don't get ValueRAM. Even if it is dual channel, you get what you pay for. I've built 2 computers that were identical except for the fact that one had valueram in it and it couldnt even unzip a big folder without freezing.

EDIT: And if this is going to be a gaming computer you might want to make that hard drive serial ata.

Man there is nothing bad with ValueRAM, I have 6 systems with those chips he posted and all off them have been working with out any issue.... Pure gaming systems..

Its not good for overclock but gets the job done if he is not interested on it..

[DarkStar02]

Maybe it was bad luck? It still seems a littl odd though. At the time the only difference was one computer had Hyper Threading and a different brand of RAM. Would the HTT make that much of a difference?

[njolakoski]

Maybe it was bad luck? It still seems a littl odd though. At the time the only difference was one computer had Hyper Threading and a different brand of RAM. Would the HTT make that much of a difference?

I highly doubt it.

[HeadBand]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157080

i would reccomend getting this motherboard instead...it uses pci-e so you can get a more futureproof video card and yu also have the option of getting ddr2 for more futureproofability ...this board also supports the pentium D so you can get a pentium D 820 for not much more than the 640 and get much more power when multi-tasking/video rendering or anything else intel processors excel at

i agree with going for an sata drive because of the ncq and not much price difference...and also with not spending so much on a sound card...onboard is fine for just about everybody...if you have to have an audigy check here http://www.slickdeals.net/#p6388

[boltyboyno1]

I would definitely go for AMD if I was you, for what you get it turns out alot cheaper, especially in the mid range of CPU/MB for Intel vs AMD.

[bombledmonk]

Personally i prefer Intel as opposed to AMD, so i think im going to stick with Intel stuff

Might I ask why? You are paying quite a bit more for alot less performance. The economics and abilities of the Intel processor just doesn't make sence for a gaming machine.

[sunny22]

dont get the soundcard, the one built in on the mobo is fine

[Masuk46]

I agree with HeadBand. My only argument when I saw your list besides that you are using intel lol is that a 50 dollar motherboard isnt going to be able to keep up with a 240 dollar processor. I would suggest getting a board with onboard audio, and put the extra cash into a solid mother board. I my self would suggest an Asus board, they are easy to work with.

[njolakoski]

dont get the soundcard, the one built in on the mobo is fine

That is true, but a hardcore gamers like to get quality from ever aspect of the game.

[njolakoski]

Might I ask why? You are paying quite a bit more for alot less performance. The economics and abilities of the Intel processor just doesn't make sence for a gaming machine.

Maybe he thinks there harder to install or that myth, that they cant "multitask"

[jentzsch]

I dunno, I was just trying to stick with something i knew, because I've never had the chance to have an AMD, or use one, and what i heard b4, it was kinda just a IMO about which is better, like some people prefer ford over chevy, that kinda thing. But the way you guys are talking I'll try it out, and I'll ditch the Sound Card, or maybe just find something lighter, so can you guys help me find a good AMD mother board and processor? I'm not really sure what's good out there and what isn't for them, if need be I'll find a new case and RAM that will be campatible.

[njolakoski]

I dunno, I was just trying to stick with something i knew, because I've never had the chance to have an AMD, or use one, and what i heard b4, it was kinda just a IMO about which is better, like some people prefer ford over chevy, that kinda thing. But the way you guys are talking I'll try it out, and I'll ditch the Sound Card, or maybe just find something lighter, so can you guys help me find a good AMD mother board and processor? I'm not really sure what's good out there and what isn't for them, if need be I'll find a new case and RAM that will be campatible.

NO need the CASE, and RAM, you have is fine, the CASE is ATX?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535AMD AThlon 64 3200+ 939 Socket for $190

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130491NEO4 K8N Socket 939 PCI-E $85.50

[jentzsch]

K, yes it is ATX, but i was just saying, if the AMD stuff uses diff, i can change it to find something similar, like i said i don't know much bout AMD

That processor only clocks at 2.0 Ghz, isn't that worse than the pentium i had picked out?