Need HELP, NEW COMP MSI Neo2-PFISR 865PE question

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

Hi I'm new here. I'm about to build a new computer, mostly for gaming of course. Anyway I'm a little concerned that i might buy some things that may not work with the MSI motherboard I'm getting. Here's what I have planned so far but haven't bought yet:

MSI Neo2-PFISR 865PE (Socket 478)
Intel P4 Northwood 2.8C 800MHz FSB 512K HT
Kingston 512mb PC3200 (Kingston Part #: KVR400X64C3A/512)
Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM SATA (Hitachi Part #: HDS722580VLSA80)
NEC 8X Black Dual Layer DVD+/-RW (NEC Part #: ND-2510A BLK)

Is there anything wrong with the list I have?
I'm thinking about going with an ATI 9800 Pro vid card but I'm not sure if they work well with this mobo.
I can really use some advice. Thanks for reading.

Mike

 

[Cybercraig]

I can't find any issues with an 865PE board and a 9800Pro. I did not have any issues with an P875 board and a 9800Pro. Is there something specific you have discovered with that board?

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.4 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!

 

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

That's exactly what I'm look for, I want to know if there's any known problems or compatability issues with motherboard and other hardware. Are there any reliability issues i should know about Hitachi drives? Seems newegg customers have had a couple problems with them, but there's a LOT more good reviews than bad.

 

[o1die]

You didn't list a power supply. What make and rating are you using?

 

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

I bought an Antec Mid-Tower case, model SX835II. It has a 350W power supply, I was told 350W was enough. I've also read that it's not the wattage you need to pay attention to, but the amp ratings.

Here is a link to the PSU: http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/11-129-119-08.JPG

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by ldeez_lnutz on 07/28/04 12:27 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[JJKP77]

AMD outperforms the p4 in almost every gaming bench.
If its a gaming system why not go with the less expensive
AND better performing AMD setup? Just wondering/suggesting.

AMD Athlon XP 2100+-=-1Gb PC2700-=-40Gb WDD HDD-=-
16x DvD-=-32x12x40 Lite on CD/RW-=-Floppy, "Who needs a damned floppy!"-=-ECS K7S5A Pro-=- Geforce 4 Ti 4400 128Mb 4x-=-

 

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

I'm not too familiar with AMD processors, I've heard numerous times that they're for gaming, but I've had a couple friend's who switched over to Intel due to reliability factors. Reliability is my top priority, then performance. I will also be doing some video editing, which I also heard Intel is the better way to go.

 

[Cybercraig]

I've been buying Samsung drives, but in general, I have had few problems with Maxtor, IBM (Hitachi), or Seagate. I just never had a Western Digital in anything to compare. You'd better make sure that power supply delivers at least 16a on the 12v rail. Don't load the case up TOO much. I like NEC burners!


Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.4 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!

 

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

according to storagereviews.com , that hitachi drive i picked out is the fastest and quietest 7200rpm sata drive they've tested. how do samsung hd's hold up?

 

[Cybercraig]

So far so good. I like Samsung products in general, especially their monitors. I've been buying the drives for about 6 months.

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.4 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!

 

[JJKP77]

cool, cool. I've never had any reliability issues
with an AMD setup. Gigabytes suct for me. MSI has
suct for me. And 2 of the 3 P4 systems i've sat in
on and had a hand in building have sent thier PSU's
the way of the Dodo. GET A GOOD PSU W/ A P4!!!
P4's are awesome for overclocking though; which
may have been a factor in the 2 PSU's going bad
with the extra juice being suct out of them for the overclock.
Me and my buddy Tyler bumped a p4 1.8's 100 mhz fsb up
to 133 and the temp didn't go up one degree. He eventually
bumped it to 150 w/ only a slight raise in temp. BUT; his
PSU went bad. he upped it to a 400W and that one went bad too.
So i say AGAIN; GET A BETTER PSU!! especially if u take advantage
of the p4's awesome overclockability. Me personally? I'ld go with
an AMD set up.

AMD Athlon XP 2100+-=-1Gb PC2700-=-40Gb WDD HDD-=-
16x DvD-=-32x12x40 Lite on CD/RW-=-Floppy, "Who needs a damned floppy!"-=-ECS K7S5A Pro-=- Geforce 4 Ti 4400 128Mb 4x-=-

 

[lDeeZ_lNuTz]

I thought Antec had pretty good PSU's? Is there something more reliable than what Antec offers with their cases? It puts out at least 16amps at 12V according to Antec.

 

[Cybercraig]

I've had good luck with <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0" target="_new">this</A> so far. The Fortron Source 400 would be another great choice.

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.4 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!