new computer

[nick]

I am wanting to build my own computer. I have read the reviews here. I would like advice on motherboard compatibilites. I have some questions.

1. Processor- want a Pentium 4 800FSB, just which: 2.8 or 3.0??

2. Motherboard - whats the best performing motherboard for the above chip? I won't be doing any overclocking. What brand and model?

3. Memory - Read about corsair and kingston. Would like to get the best i can afford. Would like to get two 512's.
Which memory performs the best? Which is compatible with the motherboard you all will suggest?

Jazzing all the way!

Nick

 

[Stain]

1. 3.0 is faster... <i>(what did you want me to say)</i>

2. <A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.html?i=1831" target="_new">Look Here</A>

3. <A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.html?i=1828" target="_new">Look Here</A>


If your a lazy bastard: <b>1.</b> 2.8C, <b>2.</b> Abit IS7, <b>3.</b> Corsair pc3500

 

[TheMASK]

i wish every reply was as simple as this... to the point... u know what i mean...i hate it when ppl post just for the sake of posting...like this one

If sometimes you feel little, useless, offended or depressed or get that loser feeling, always remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious sperm out of hundreds of millions...

 

[nick]

"1. 2.8C, 2. Abit IS7, 3. Corsair pc3500"

Lazy I am at that.

1) 3.0 or 2.8, Will there be a difference going with the 2.8C ?

2.) What is the difference with the Abit boards in this series?
The Abit IS7, Abit IS7-G, Abit IS7-E, besides price? Don't matter to me which one, pricewise.

3) Corsair memory, that being the XMS series?
( at Newegg: CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 512MB 32MX8 PC-3500C2 With Heat Spreader )

Nick

 

[Stain]

1. 3.0 is slightly faster than the 2.8 but costs more. I reccomend the 2.8 because it is better price/performance. If you got money out the yang get the 3.0

2. <A HREF="http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/comparison.php" target="_new">Comparison chart</A>
Because your lazy and I'm nice I'll just tell you: Over the <b>IS7-E</b>, the <b>IS7</b> adds Firewire (2+1 ports) and RAID-0 support to your serial ATA, in addition to that the <b>IS7-G</b> adds Gigabit LAN and 2 more serial ATA hook ups with RAID 0 and 1 support.

3. Yes, there is also a "Platinum" Heat Spreader version... they are exactly the same except for looks.

 

[nick]

hey, thanks! I somehow missed that comparison chart on the Abit site! That's what I was lookin' for!

 

[HardWareBoss]

You have extra money!!!! Buy the 3.2c

 

[nick]

Hey, will do, but when is it out? I wanted to get this pc built soon!

Nick

 

[HardWareBoss]

23 June. Will that fit youe time frame?