Hi gang!
Ok, this is my first ground up system build and I need you guys/ladies opinions.......My biggest concern has been the MOTHERBOARD! Very mixed reviews around the net (GA-7VRXP debacle). First I'll give a background on the applications I will use this computer for. I intend to use this computer for primarily High-End gaming(FPS) and Video Editing (IEEE-1394 sig-in and editing, VCD/SVCD burning/ripping, WinRAR files). I will be unlocking CPU and OCing CPU and GPU after awhile. Will do RAID later also when I have more dough. BTW, I do CAD alot so that why I want 1 gig of RAM. All items retail unless noted.
Here is what I'm considering, your opinions are appreciated.
Case/PSU: Antec Performance Plus 1080 with 430W true PSU
MB: Asus A7V333
CPU: Athlon XP 1800 OEM
HSF: Cooler Master HHC-001 pure copper HS w/fan
RAM: 1GB Samsung PC2700 CAS 2.5 (not overclocked PC2100)
GPU: Gainward GF4 Ti4200 128MB DDR "Golden Sample"
HDD: WD800JB (80GB ATA100 7200rpm w/8MB cache) OEM
FDD: Sony OEM
CDRW: Lite-ON 48/12/48
DVD: Lite-On 16x
NIC: D-Link DFE-530TX
OS: XP Pro OEM
I can get all of this for ~$1300 from newegg.com.
My biggest quesion mark is the MB, however I would love input on the RAM, GPU, HSF as well. Im also new to OCing, so I want a good STABLE MB that has a good user interface for overclockers. Many Thanks in Advance.
datajunkie
Show me the Data. No ticket, No laundry!
Ok, this is my first ground up system build and I need you guys/ladies opinions.......My biggest concern has been the MOTHERBOARD! Very mixed reviews around the net (GA-7VRXP debacle). First I'll give a background on the applications I will use this computer for. I intend to use this computer for primarily High-End gaming(FPS) and Video Editing (IEEE-1394 sig-in and editing, VCD/SVCD burning/ripping, WinRAR files). I will be unlocking CPU and OCing CPU and GPU after awhile. Will do RAID later also when I have more dough. BTW, I do CAD alot so that why I want 1 gig of RAM. All items retail unless noted.
Here is what I'm considering, your opinions are appreciated.
Case/PSU: Antec Performance Plus 1080 with 430W true PSU
MB: Asus A7V333
CPU: Athlon XP 1800 OEM
HSF: Cooler Master HHC-001 pure copper HS w/fan
RAM: 1GB Samsung PC2700 CAS 2.5 (not overclocked PC2100)
GPU: Gainward GF4 Ti4200 128MB DDR "Golden Sample"
HDD: WD800JB (80GB ATA100 7200rpm w/8MB cache) OEM
FDD: Sony OEM
CDRW: Lite-ON 48/12/48
DVD: Lite-On 16x
NIC: D-Link DFE-530TX
OS: XP Pro OEM
I can get all of this for ~$1300 from newegg.com.
My biggest quesion mark is the MB, however I would love input on the RAM, GPU, HSF as well. Im also new to OCing, so I want a good STABLE MB that has a good user interface for overclockers. Many Thanks in Advance.
datajunkie
Show me the Data. No ticket, No laundry!