hello everyone, i would like to post a configuration of what i plan to order for a friend of mine based on what was good over the summer. Since i've been back at school however i haven't really had time to keep up with the latest stuff. This computer is for someone who will be listening to music, watching videos, and using it for general work. The budget is around $1000.........this is what i've come up with so far. The main thing i need help with is the mobo/ram/cpu configuration.
RAM: 512mb samsung pc2700 $150
CPU: AMD athlon xp 2100+ $132
MOBO: Epox EP-8K9A KT400 chipset $85
VID CARD: Leadtek winfast geforce4 ti4200 64mb $140
SOUND CARD: Creative labs sound blaster audigy OEM $60
HD: WD 80gb 8mb cache $116
DVD DRIVE: Toshiba 16x $48
CD/RW: Plextor 40x $113
CASE: ANTEC SOLUTION SERIES MODEL SLK3700AMB w/ANTEC SMART POWER 350W P4/AMD POWER SUPPLY ATX12V - RETAIL $73
So that's it, what do you guys think? Thanks for your opinions.
RAM: 512mb samsung pc2700 $150
CPU: AMD athlon xp 2100+ $132
MOBO: Epox EP-8K9A KT400 chipset $85
VID CARD: Leadtek winfast geforce4 ti4200 64mb $140
SOUND CARD: Creative labs sound blaster audigy OEM $60
HD: WD 80gb 8mb cache $116
DVD DRIVE: Toshiba 16x $48
CD/RW: Plextor 40x $113
CASE: ANTEC SOLUTION SERIES MODEL SLK3700AMB w/ANTEC SMART POWER 350W P4/AMD POWER SUPPLY ATX12V - RETAIL $73
So that's it, what do you guys think? Thanks for your opinions.