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[uglyboyjohn]

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[JimmyDean]

Here is what I would suggest. First of all, dont use that motherboard with integrated graphics. Getting those components with integrated graphics is a big mistake. I would recommend either the K7N2 or A7N8X. The k7n2 is about 80 dollars on pricewatch. Then instead of the Athlon 2800+, I would recommend a 2100+ TbredB which could be easily overclocked. These are only about $70 dollars. I would then recommend the SLK-800a since the k7n2 doesnt have the 4 holes, and it cools just as good. This will leave you with around $250-270 money left for a vid card. I would go for the Radeon 9700 non pro for $216 or the pro for $270

<b><font color=red>Remember kids, if you see a downed power line, suck on the end, candy comes out!</font color=red></b>

 

[JimmyDean]

Here is my proposed upgrade for you.
<A HREF="http://www.compuhq.com/msik7mnfsppa.html" target="_new">http://www.compuhq.com/msik7mnfsppa.html</A>
This is the MSI K7N2L And its 84.95 with shipping.
<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-103-370&refer=pricewatch" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-103-370&refer=pricewatch</A>
An athlon 2100+ Tbred B. Its $75
SLK-800 which is about 34.95
A 9700 non pro.
<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-103-370&refer=pricewatch" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-103-370&refer=pricewatch</A>
$216
Plus all of your other stuff.
Case 63
Fan 15.98
Fan deal 22.98
Memory 134
= $645 and much better

<b><font color=red>Remember kids, if you see a downed power line, suck on the end, candy comes out!</font color=red></b>

 

[uglyboyjohn]

Have you read this review?

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1353&page=8

John

 

[Ryan_Plus_One]

I think that anyone who buys a Barton 2800+ is silly because a 2500+ will overclock to the same multiplier so easilly.

I also recommend the K7N2 from MSI, but try to get the K7N2 Delta model, which supports a 400Mhz FSB. It would only cost like $10 more.

 

[Prof133]

* SLK-900U is compatible with 8RGA+.

* For a Case/Power Supply combo you may want to check out the Antec offerings.

 

[Crashman]

You probably don't even need a case, didn't the Select series use full ATX cases?

<font color=blue>Watts mean squat if you don't have quality!</font color=blue>

 

[uglyboyjohn]

Decided to go with a Bean Tech Igloo Series all aluminum ATX case. http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=59866
( Crashman Old case is going with old motherboard to mother in law, it will be her first computer
Now can anyone Suggest a nice quite 400w power supply?

John <P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by uglyboyjohn on 05/16/03 06:33 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[Crashman]

For power I suggest the Fortron FSP400PFN, which is a very high quality 400W supply. Of course you could spend a bit more on the Sparkle FSP400-60PFN, but it's the same supply! Of course, you can always pick a lower quality Antec or Enermax supply and still get a good unit.

<font color=blue>Watts mean squat if you don't have quality!</font color=blue>

 

[uglyboyjohn]

Sweet

<A HREF="http://www.gamepc.com/shop/product.asp?catalog_name=GamePC+Online+Products&category_name=Case&product_id=CS-BT60 " target="_new">http://www.gamepc.com/shop/product.asp?catalog_name=GamePC+Online+Products&category_name=Case&product_id=CS-BT60 </A>

John

 

[uglyboyjohn]

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