Info. on buying pc parts

If you're happy with Overclocking, you could save some cash and get a P4 2.4C or 2.6C, and overclock it to over 3Ghz.

Are you asking us to pick from this list? or what? seems a little confused.

U also have not mentioned the single most important part in a gaming rig - the graphics card.. current top-line ones are Radeon 9800Pro (Ati) or 5900 Ultra(Nvidia) [there's very little between them, but They've had a few problems with HL2 and Nvidia cards]




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What I would pick would be somewhere along these lines...

Mobo: Asus P4<b>P</b>800
CPU : P4C 2.4Ghz
RAM : Corsair XMS PC4000 512Mb (x2) = 1Gb
Gfx : Radeon 9800

And I would then overclock this system to somewhere over 3Ghz..

If you don't want to Overclock, then I would get something like this:
Mobo: Asus P4P800
CPU : P4C 3.0Ghz (3.2 is not really worth the premium)
RAM : Corsair XMS PC3200 512Mb (x2) = 1Gb
Gfx : Radeon 9800

If you're not overclocking, then it's pointless getting faster than PC3200 RAM, as you won't need the extra speed.

Either of the PSUs you list would be fine, but I'm not sure if the Zalman silent cooler would be good enough for a high-end P4, you'll need something with a fan probably. if you get a cooler with a large fan it will be quieter.


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I wanted to know if the parts that iam getting are any good and if iam better off getting something better then the one's i got on the list .So if you guys any ideas on something better it would be very helpfull for me.And no iam not overclockin her i dont know how and iam to scared ill blow [-peep-] up.Iam still deciding on the graphics card.

What do you use your computer for? You are obviously after a fast system using cutting edge technology. Iam also guessing that price is not an issue here. These parts are all very good, my advice to you is if you want to benifit and get that extra 5 - 10% from your 800mhz front side bus you will have to set your 400mhz memory up in dual configuration. I'm sorry to say to you though that the information you are looking for will probably not come through this forum. I think you should check review sights and maybe buy some computer magazines as they will tell you more about the best setup using the latest technology. The reason being you will be getting the information first hand. Probably the most important thing you will have to consider is your motherboard as the rest of the setup is pretty easy to replace if you are not happy with the performance you are getting from your system. I know a few people who pay someone to reserch the latest and the greatest and also do the purchasing. This is a good option if you are a bit uncertain, chances are there will be some computer wizz aroung that will do some research for a few hundred bucks. If you let us know what you use your system for and your options you will get advice that is more specific to the point.

If he doesn't die, he'll get help!!!

I have 1.8 ghz, gf ti4600, 512 ram and i love running my games all in high detail 32 bit 1600x1200.And with hl2 and other games coming out i know the machine i got now wont be able to run as pretty and smooth as i want it.So i want a high end machine for gaming.

Read the ChipDeath comment!!!
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Read stuff in the graphics forum but right now the ATI based 9800Pro is looking good for you and DX9 gaming!

You need power (a good PSU) and appropriate cooling (start with a decent case).

With regard to the Intel processors that you were looking at or that people recommended anything "C" from 2.4GHz C and up.

Memory is an important investment if you plan to overclock.

The loving are the daring!

Since your not going to OC you don't need Zalman cooler.

How soon before you buy? Intel next price drop 26 Oct.

When hl2 comes out thats when iam going to start odering my parts and start building my first pc

Please don't let this turn into another "can my computer run hl2/doom 3???!!!???" bonanza

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Hey thanks for the info Boss, I was just getting ready to ask about the price drop(thinking it was Sep. 26).

Isn't it going to be around a 30% across-the-board drop..or was it 35?

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Not sure what percent. But 3.2C will be $400+ Down from there for the rest.

Don't wait for HL2 to buy your rig man. It could be several months until it's ready ( I heard it got delayed, same with doom correct me if i'm wrong. The components you are looking at are top of the line and should handle anything that's going to be coming out, HL2 included.

Jsf