Comments/opinions on this system.

[Thorbjorg]

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor Socket AM2 Windsor 2.0GHZ 2X512KB 89W 90NM Retail Box ----$189.98
OR
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Processor Socket AM2 Orleans 2.4GHZ 2000FSB 512KB L2 Cache 62W 90NM Retail Box ----$139.98

ASUS M2N-E ATX AM2 Nforce 570 Ultra PCI-E16 PCI-E4 2PCI-E1 3PCI SATA RAID Sound GBLAN Motherboard ----$112.98 (On sale)

EVGA E-GEFORCE 7600 GT KO 580MHZ 256MB 128BIT 1.5GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card ----$169.98 (After rebate)

Corsair Value Select PC2-5300 1X1024MB DDR2-667 240PIN DIMM
---- $92.99 (On sale)

Antec Sonata II Black ATX 16IN Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 2X3.5 4X3.5IN 450W Air Duct 120MM Fan ----$109.99 (On sale)

Total ---- $686.43

This is just going to be my "when I can't use my Mac" system. It's for games, maybe music because I have a 5.1 card to put into it, and just for general cool stuff that I can't use my Mac for! Give me your opinions, I want this computer to last for a while without completely making me broke.

 

[1Tanker]

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor Socket AM2 Windsor 2.0GHZ 2X512KB 89W 90NM Retail Box ----$189.98
OR
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Processor Socket AM2 Orleans 2.4GHZ 2000FSB 512KB L2 Cache 62W 90NM Retail Box ----$139.98

ASUS M2N-E ATX AM2 Nforce 570 Ultra PCI-E16 PCI-E4 2PCI-E1 3PCI SATA RAID Sound GBLAN Motherboard ----$112.98 (On sale)

EVGA E-GEFORCE 7600 GT KO 580MHZ 256MB 128BIT 1.5GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card ----$169.98 (After rebate)

Corsair Value Select PC2-5300 1X1024MB DDR2-667 240PIN DIMM
---- $92.99 (On sale)

Antec Sonata II Black ATX 16IN Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 2X3.5 4X3.5IN 450W Air Duct 120MM Fan ----$109.99 (On sale)

Total ---- $686.43

This is just going to be my "when I can't use my Mac" system. It's for games, maybe music because I have a 5.1 card to put into it, and just for general cool stuff that I can't use my Mac for! Give me your opinions, I want this computer to last for a while without completely making me broke.

Specs look okay, except (although a lot more money) you should try and get PC6400 RAM, as AM2 really makes use of(and thrives on) the higher bandwidth.

 

[Frankzoola]

looks good, try n get ddr2 800 or get s939 and then get drr400, because am2 runs best at ddr2 800 speeds, while s939 runs awexome at ddr400, but then if u tend to upgrade go am2 and GET ddr2 800, trust me, u will thank me once u pgrade.

 

[Thorbjorg]

Yeah, I'd consider the DDR2-800, just seeing as it'd be the top of the line. But now I don't think AM2 is necessary if I can just get an S939 and not empty my wallet on ram.

 

[1Tanker]

No, it would be a shame to get 939. The end of the line for 939 is FX62 and there is much better X2's around the corner for cheap.
DDR2-800 is a must, dont even consider 667. Cas 3 or 4 minimum, dont buy cas 5.
Enjoy!

DDR2 800 is almost a must, but CAS3 is expensive as hell, therefore some good PC6400 @ 4-4-4-12 will provide the best perfomance/$. And yes, steer clear of CAS5.