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I recently completed my first solo build of my own personal computer. My first attempt 1 year ago was horrific due my own in-ability and lack of planning/research. The system was completed by a friend while I watched and asked about 100 questions... That system was as follows... (a most basic description)

2.4Ghz P4 533Mhz FSB
Soyo P4X400 Dragon Lite
1.5 Gig PC2100
MSI GF4 TI 4200-8X AGP 64 Mb
On-board sound W/ Soyo MB (C-Media chip)
80 GB WD 7200 RPM 8Mb Cache
52x 24x 52x Burner BTC
Floppy Drive
350W Power Supply
19" Samsung Flat CRT
Logitech 2.1 Speakers
Cable Modem

The one reason Ive gotten into computer is to play games. Which lead to a interest in the technology. That first system was light years ahead of the old P2 system from Gateway I was using before it.
I wasnt satisfied though... I really wanted to customize and build one solo, just as I wanted it. I was limited on funds that first time as well, so it wasnt all I wanted it to be.
A few weeks ago I had the chance to try again. I had enough money to do all that I thought I wanted and a much better idea of what it would involve. I did a bit of research this time so I was a little more sure of what I was doing. This is what I came up with...

3.2 Ghz P4 800Mhz FSB HT
ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe
2 Gig Corsair XMS DDR400
BFG Nvidia 5900FX 128 Mb 8X AGP
Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum
x2 120 GB WD 7200 RPM on RAID 0 w/ Intel Chipset
52x 32x 52x On-Lite Burner
16x DVD ASUS
Floppy Drive
480W Thermaltake Power Supply
22" NEC FlatCRT
6.1 Creative Labs Megaworks THX Speakers

The only thing in my mind that needs upgrading is the Video card. Other than that I quite happy. Only regret is that I didnt wait a bit longer before building. Shortly after building it, quite a few of the parts I used went down greatly in cost. Could of used that money for a AMD 64 FX or a "E" class P4.
Anyways how did I do? Like I said this really was my first attempt at it and you people are far more in the know than me. All I know is it runs my games flawlessly and it puts a big ole smile on my face...

P.S. I put really cool red fans in it to along with a top exaust fan thats red neon... Woohoo! Im a dork yes its true

Yep. 'Bout right.

Well done.

<font color=blue>War</font color=blue> <font color=orange>Eagle</font color=orange>
<A HREF="http://www.kissmyass.com" target="_new">KMA</A>

ROFL!

Inevitable really. But still damn good.

<font color=blue>"It's my duty, as a total and utter bastard." - Arnold J Rimmer</font color=blue>

You're a frigging loser dude, that rig is soooo obsolete. Oh man, just thinking you just wasted what is probably half your life saving on that worthless piece of crap.

I mean face it:
NO LCD.. gimme a break man, CRT's are soo incredible nighties..
NO DVD WRITER.. you peanut brain, how do you think you are gonna copy all those cool gay DVD's now ?

But the biggest joke is you actually bought a FLOPPY DRIVE. LMAO ! man, that is sooo noobish. Did you get a tape recorder too ?

here is my advice: throw it out the window, and start over. its useless as it is.


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I am severly limited in what my mind can perceive.

*SWACK*

Ignore him for the most part, you want a crt instead of lcd if you are a serious gamer.

Adding a dvd burner wouldn't be a bad idea though.

edit: You want a LITE-ON cd-burner too, not an ON-LITE heh

<A HREF="http://www.lochel.com/THGC/html/shadus.html" target="_new">Shadus</A><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by shadus on 02/25/04 12:32 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

Doh..how can I be constructive after the facts DUDE. I gave him fair and decent feedback, its not my fault he f*cked up.

I mean, face it mate, he did f*ck up big time; RED fans ? RED neon ?? Sheesh, its not like there arent pink one's available today. so lets make sure he doesnt do it again. Next time dude, get a Dell. One of those with those nice pink butterfly logo's.

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I am severly limited in what my mind can perceive.

Spacedonkey's a good name for an ass. Now go fix your sig.

<font color=blue>War</font color=blue> <font color=orange>Eagle</font color=orange>
<A HREF="http://www.kissmyass.com" target="_new">KMA</A>

Well dude, It seems this forum requires <i>constructive critisizm</i> I didnt know that, I don't even know how to spell that, but lets try. You havent got a case yet, do you ? well getting this one may solve most of the issues:
<A HREF="http://www.alienrock.com/comaatptoalp.html" target="_new">http://www.alienrock.com/comaatptoalp.html</A>

Then get this keyboard:
<A HREF="http://www.national-tech.com/specs/key-800pin.htm" target="_new">http://www.national-tech.com/specs/key-800pin.htm</A>

Let someone airbrush your CRT in matching colours, and well, maybe if won't be such a disaster anymore. But next time, ask my advice B4 you buy man.

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I am severly limited in what my mind can perceive.