Is this a good system?

[Rayzn]

Sorry to post this because I know you all hate these types of thread but I need other opinions before I drop this money.

Mobo
case
DVD drive
CD Drive
heat sink
Fan x3
hard drive
1 gig ram corsair xms (going to get another 1 gig after holidays)
LCD monitor
OS
PSU
AMD Athlon Xs 3800+ Dual Core processor
X800 Pro 256mb PCI-Express x16

[Noni]

Re: Is this a good system?

Get this PSU instead-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104934

Get this card instead-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102634

It mods easily to a X850XT PE.

Get this ram instead- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231023

and add another gig later.

What MOBO is that?????

[Noni]

Re: Is this a good system?

Oh and that case SUCKS.

[Rayzn]

Re: Is this a good system?

sorry this is the mobo

[RampageNL]

Re: Is this a good system?

Uhm.....some links are pointed to the wrong site i think. The mobo links to a HP Computer and the Power Supply to a PC Case.

For heatsink i would go for a Zalman CNPS7000B AlCu. I have a Zalman CNPS9500 myself since i bought a AMD Athlon FX-57, and i must say it's a great cooler.

The memory is a good choice, i have Corsair XMS2048 TwinX myself.

CPU is alright.

GFX Card, i had a couple of ATI Cards myself. Not long ago i switch to nVidia 7800 GTX in SLI (2 Cards), and BF2 looks much better. ATI Cards have some weird issues with Shadows and all that. If i was you i would take a nVidia 6800 GT.

[imported_Underpant]

Re: Is this a good system?

CPU is alright, but get a zalman for OCing.

I'd either go with the X800GTO2(mods great) or the 6800GS(comparable Geforce card).

That case sucks, and so does the PSU.

Get a good brand mobo.

The RAM is fine, but you may want more, just get 2 gigs of valueram.

Get a different monitor, move up to 19in, you won't regret the extra few bucks. Also get a good brand like LG or Samsung. I personally have the dell 19in ultrasharp and it's amazing.

[Noni]

Re: Is this a good system?

Lol, Here. Im bored so heres a setup for you.

CPU-AMD 3800X2

Heatsink-Thermaltake Big typhoon

GPU- 7800GT

Case- Lian Li PC7 Plus



RAM-The Gskill I posted

PSU- The Forton I posted, or a OCZ POWERSTREAM 520W

Motherboard- Asus A8n Sli Preimium

[imported_Underpant]

Re: Is this a good system?

Noni, all those things you posted are significantely more expensive than what he currently has. Post stuff that's near his current price range.

I'd just go with the following

Case: Antec PERFORMANCE TX640B w/ 400w PSU. 400W is PLENTY for what you're doing.

RAM: Stay with the Corsair XMS, it has better timings, and it's cheaper. Also it has 1200+ ratings, compare that with 2 for the gskill, I think the choice is clear. Again though, I'd get 2 gigs if I were you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145574

[Noni]

Re: Is this a good system?

oh yeah.

sorry. lol

[Flanker]

Re: Is this a good system?

*I've only looked at the first post and none of the recommendations.*

Looks good, excellent even. I feel I must mention that some of the brands that you are going with, while they have a lot of reviews, and most of them good, you can get better and more reliable for that price range. That said, there are two things I would definately change;

1.) X800Pro? Ugh, I feel sick. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130258
I'm sure you can afford $1 more for something that beats a X850Pro.

2.) Windows XP x64 edition. Major driver issues. Most hardware doesn't work for it. On top of that, I doubt you would personally see any improvement over 32-bit Windows XP. Save yourself a lot of trouble and just go with 32-bit.

[Rayzn]

Re: Is this a good system?

which one is better? I think they both support PCI-E

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7439505&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat60700050018&id=1124431815424

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7438793&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat60700050018&id=1124431830687

[Xicer]

Re: Is this a good system?

Don't get a pre-built.

[Flanker]

Re: Is this a good system?

I thought you were building your own. If you're not, I have nothing to say to you.

[Rayzn]

Re: Is this a good system?

well i keep going back in forth. I dont know which one to get.