Is there anything wrong ?

[dagang_asing]

Is there anything wrong ?


Hi , i'm trying to build my system here . Is there anything wrong with it or any comment or suggestion on it

-Pentium 4 3.2EGHz 800FSB / 1MB /Hyper Threading NEW
-Asus P4P800 DELUXE WIFI i865PE Wifi edition/800//DDR400/SATA/3Com Lan
-Kingston 1.0GB ( 512 x 2 )PC4000 DDR-500 TWINS Hyper X
-Asus ATI Radeon 9600XT 128MBDDR/8xAGP/VIVO/DVI
-80.0GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA150 8MB
-16x Sony DVD White / Black
-Sony 52x32x52x IDE Internal Black BURN-Proof
-Creative S-Blaster AUDiGY LS 24bit
-1.44MB Sony / Samsung / Panasonic
-17" Samsung SyncMaster 793s
-Logitech Power Optical Duo Keyboard&Wireless Optical Mouse
-Thermal Take Spark 7+ (XASER EDITION) P4 NEW!!!!!

any suggestion on the :-
-casing
-cooler ( which is affordable for student)
- anything to improve it

tq

 

[TheRod]

- I would get a Northwood CPU instead of Prescott (less heat and better performance in most apps.)
- Do you need the super DELUXE WiFi Edition MB? If you don't plan to use WiFi, you should get a cheaper version of this board.
- I like your HDD choice, it's among the fastest drives and it is very quiet. I have one and I can tell if it spin if I don't see the HDD led.

Why don't wait a bit and get a system with PCI-EXPRESS? Now, that we know that both ATI and nVidia will have a very good line-up of PCI-EXPRESS by the end of the year. It's not a bad thing to have a PCI-EXPRESS motherboard. the only problem is that if you get a PCI-EXPRESS board now, you will probably have to get an X800 or 6800 because we heven't yet seen a PCI-EXPRESS + AGP solution on the market.

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[david__t]

I like the "affordable for student bit" after you listed all those expensive components like the p4 3.2e

I would get the 9800XT rather than the 9600XT and get a cheaper CPU - why pay a premium for the 3.2 when you could get a good P4 2.8HT and get much better gaming performance when coupled with the 9800XT. Of course you don't mention what you will be using this baby for but it would be waste not to use this rig for gaming.

As far as cases go - look at xcase.co.uk - loads of choices / ideas there. With that setup you must not scrimp on the power supply though. Get a good quiet Enermax or Zalman (over 400w if poss.)

If you are going for less noise and very good cooling performance then I say look no further than thermalright (SP-94) models. Basically and big lump of copper with a nice low rpm fan like this cooler is good (Especially with heat pipes as well)

Only other thing I can think of is maybe a new dual layer DVD burner as reviewed by Tom a few days ago - they are already cheap and will see you in to the future.

Even with no changes it is a good system though.

4.77MHz to 4.0GHz in 10 years. Imagine the space year 2020

 

[xeenrecoil]

heya dagang;

I recommend the following changes.

P4c 3Ghz
Abit IS7
2x512 pc3200 Samsung/Micron
R9800 Pro
Lite-On 16x DVD
Win XP Pro - buy OEM, with one of your hardware purchases.
Fortron Source 400W+ PSU
No Floppy
Plextor 52x burner
120GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA 8MB
Use the onboard sound.
Logitech mx310
Microsoft natural pro - if you like natural
factory CPU heatsink
Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Midtower - if you like a modded case design.

you dont need to OC this Computer its fast enough already.
This computer is blazing fast without a bunch unecessary toys, and over clocking.
Also keep in mind that Asus is very expensive, and you can get just as good of a graphics card and motherboard from another company for less money.

Talk these recommendation over with the guys im sure they will agree with me for the most part.

 

[Cybercraig]

You have some great points there XEEN, except the OEM software. I always buy retail in case I want to change a mb or something. It's darn near impossible with OEM. With retail, it's a ten minute free call at N/C.

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.30 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - EAT ME MSI!

 

[addiarmadar]

If you planning on getting a prescott CPU then Id suggest nothing less than a copper HSF with good case irrigation. If youre on a tight budget then Id get the Northwood 3.2ghz cpu which are cheaper and do burn cooler allowing you to get a cheaper HSF.

Mobile Barton 2500+ @ 2420mhz 11x220 1.7v
Asus A7N8X Dlx 440 FSB
1gb Geil GD pc3500 Dual Channel (2-3-3-6)
Segata 80gb SATA 8.5ms seek
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro to XT(463/795)

 

[ltj311]

I would get the 9800XT rather than the 9600XT and get a cheaper CPU - why pay a premium for the 3.2 when you could get a good P4 2.8HT and get much better gaming performance when coupled with the 9800XT. Of course you don't mention what you will be using this baby for but it would be waste not to use this rig for gaming.

DO NOT GET THE 9800XT.

The time of recommending the 9800xt is OVER. The cheapest you can find this card is about $370. You can get a x800pro for maybe $20-$30 more, and with significantly better performance.

It's apparent that he isn't a hardcore gamer as he's leaning towards the 9600xt. But I would side with Xeen and strongly recommend the 9800pro. You can find these for <A HREF="http://www.futurepowerpc.com/scripts/details.asp?PRDCODE=VCPO-XR98-C3O&REFID=PW" target="_new">under $200</A>. And they are only about 10% slower than the 9800xt which is almost twice as expensive. As of right now, the 9800pro seems to be the price/performance king. This, or maybe a 9800nonpro(256-bit) which can be bought for the same price as the 9600xt. And the 9800nonpro(comparable to the 9700pro) is much faster than the 9600xt for the same price. A no brainer.

I would say the jump is performance the 9800pro gives over the 9600xt is definately worth the extra $50 or so. But if you really don't feel like spending an extra $50, then definately get the 9800nonpro. Make sure it's 256-bit. Also make sure it's not a 9800SE.

Don't let the XT in the 9600 cloud your judgement. Check the <A HREF="http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/index.html" target="_new">charts</A> for yourself.

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[endyen]

Get the 9800pro 128 from <A HREF="http://shop.ati.com/tradeup.asp" target="_new">http://shop.ati.com/tradeup.asp</A> $149. after rebate is too good a deal to pass up.

 

[dagang_asing]

thanks a lot guy , your opinion really open up my mind

tq