[CS-FSLUG] New computer

[Dommy E. Hamid]

Nigel Ridley wrote:
> Dommy E. Hamid wrote:
> 
>> Nigel Ridley wrote:
>>
>>> I'm having a bit of a dilemma about which direction to take: the new 
>>> generation- pci express, sata or stay with the old cheaper stuff.
>>>
>>> Here is what I was thinking about for the *new generation*:
>>>
>>> Case: Raidmax Cobra (Blue)
>>> Mobo: Gigabyte GA K8n Ultra-9
>>> CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 939
>>> Memory: Kingston 512MB DDR2
>>> Graphics Card: Gigabyte PCX5300 128MB DDR TV/DVI
>>> Hard Drive: Western Digital 80GB 7200 SATA
>>> DVD: LG
>>> DVD Burner: LG
>>> Mouse: Logitech Pilot Optical (PS2 or usb)
>>> Keyboard: Generic
>>> Speakers: Generic
>>> No floppy
>>>
>>> I could maybe swap the Mobo for a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum.
>>>
>>> Do I invest some extra money as in the above or stick with the *old* 
>>> stuff?
>>>
>>> BTW. What is the differenc between the Nvidia 3 and 4 chipsets (mobo)?
>>>
>>> Blessings,
>>>
>>> Nigel
>>>
>> Looks good, just a few suggestions
>>
>> 1. Make sure the CPU is Venice Core
> 
> 
> How do I find out?
> 
Since you are going to a local computer store, all you need to do is 
ask. The model number is ADA3000DAA4BP . Fortunately, most Athlon 64 
made in the last few months are usually Venice & San Diego Core as 
opposed to older Winchester Core.

>>
>> 2. Upgrade the Power Supply to something other than generic (or 
>> something that comes from the Case). Preferably something that is True 
>> Power and has PFC. Antec, Enermax, and Thermaltake are good brands. 
>> Believe me, your components will thank you. You may as well invest 
>> some money in a UPS too.
> 
> 
> Maybe in the future when I have some more money :-(
> 
Well, at least consider it. Trust me, for high-end computers like this, 
a good power supply (and clean electricity from UPS) is a must.

>>
>> 3. I prefer Seagate to WD. Better quality.
>>
>> 4. I don't like LG optical drives. Especially DVD Burner. Lite-on and 
>> BenQ are good brands.
>>
>> 5. Definitely need more RAM. 1 gig is cheap now.
> 
> 
> As above.
> 
>>
>> 6. Do you game? If you do, you may as well go to NVidia 6600 GT.
>>
>> Anyway, the difference between NForce 3 and NForce 4 is PCI-X Support 
>> I believe.
> 
> 
> I found this:
> http://www.behardware.com/art/imprimer/526/
> 
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> 
> Thanks to both of you (Fred included).
> I will go to our local shop and see what their price is like for the rig.
> 
> Blessings,
> 
> Nigel
> 

Dommy
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