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General Category => Hardware => Topic started by: rahvin on January 18, 2006, 01:04:36 PM

Title: Building my first PC
Post by: rahvin on January 18, 2006, 01:04:36 PM

Hi all, I will be building my first pc in a few weeks time, hopefully.  As of now I'm still getting my configuration sorted out, but I think I have it pretty narrowed down.  Everything below would be from directron.com.  I'm posting here to first of all make sure all of the components are compatible and that there will be no conflicts that way.  Secondly, I would appreciate any suggestions/advice.  Some items like mouse, keyboard, etc I'm not posting.  Thanks /smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />

CPU - Intel Socket 775 Pentium 4 506 2.66 GHz Processor, 533MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Support EM64T, Model: BX80547PE2667EN

Motherboard - Asus Socket 775 Motherboard P5S800-VM, SiS 661FX Chipset, Support LGA775 CPU, 800FSB, SATA RAID, w/ Audio & LAN

CD/DVD Rom Drive(s) - Black Lite-On SOHC-5236K 52x32x52x+16x DVD/CD-RW Combo w/ Software, OEM

Hard Drive - Western Digital (WD) Caviar 80GB 7200RPM EIDE Hard Drives, Model: WD800BB. OEM

Memory - Mushkin Computer Memory - 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR400 PC3200 DDR SDRAM System Memory, 184-Pin, Unbuffered, non-ECC, Model: 991145

Video Card - Not sure yet

Case - Black Raidmax Milano Mid-tower Computer ATX Case w/ Side Air Duct, 420W PSU, Model: 405BP

Title: Building my first PC
Post by: jman45342 on January 19, 2006, 08:58:59 PM

nice computer config. Its not the greatest but its better then wat i have im only running a 1.8 with 512 ddr ram and 128 vid

Title: Building my first PC
Post by: quick69gto on January 25, 2006, 09:56:33 PM

Looks good.
I would, however, look at spending the money for a fast SATA drive.
Look at the Maxtor Diamondmax 9 or 10s.
Also look into a silent heatsink and fan for the processor. Zalaman is an excellent choice.
Try this for a case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811129152 (http://\"http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152\")
It has way better cooling and is nearly silent.
I also recommend at least a G-Force FX 5200 128meg or better for your video card.
Good luck!

Title: Building my first PC
Post by: Firestrider on January 26, 2006, 12:21:18 AM

I would get a socket LGA 775 800 FSB processor since your motherboard supports it