1st build from scratch questions

arthurh

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Based on info so far, I'm about locked on the following components.
mb Epox 8RGA+
cpu XP1800 Retail
case Enermax CS-5018SNS-B ATX w/350 psu (cheap)
ram Crucial Micron 256mb 32X64 PC2700 DDR
hhd Maxtor Diamonmax Plus 7200 40G
opt. Lite on cd\dvd
flpy NEC

Total cost about $400.00
My questions are...
What can I expect 3Dmark2001se w/o oc'ing?
Will this setup play MS Flight Sim 2002?

This is for a friend who is on a real tight budget. Threw away $150.00US for a used E Machine. Has 4g hhd, 32mg ram, 4mg on bd graphics, 13" monitor.

For now I'd just like to get him going on his favorite game. After playing on my machine.

Thanking you in advance,
Art just an old jarhead
 

bonesdad1

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just using onboard vid? Much better off getting an AGP card, even a Nvidia 5200 or 5600. I suggest a GF4 4200 if budget is tight. That setup will work, but without vid, dont expect stellar performance.

my sig left me for an Honorary Guru...