Need help building friends computer

[hellfreeze]

i think he'll love his new computer. almost makes me want to give him my p4 and keep this*

*would that be morally wrong?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Would your comp be worth $450 to him?

 

[hellfreeze]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser


Would your comp be worth $450 to him?

 

[hellfreeze]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Yes, the cpu would work fine. One thing that usually is better with non-IGP boards is BIOS config options, so I highly recommend that route if you can keep it within budget. I personally recommend the Shuttle AN35N-Ultra ($55), but it is out of stock at the moment. If you were interested in the AN35N-Ultra, you could find one from another retailer or wait for Newegg to restock it (it is highly popular so it should be in soon).

crap. i was so tired and stuff last night that i didn't notice this has no onboard video. crap!

 

[Concillian]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
That Kingmax is no generic RAM. I have a 512MB stick of PC3200 and have had the FSB up to 220 stable on my Shuttle AN35N-Ultra.

I have 5 sticks of Kingmax:
256MB PC3200 TinyBGA that says it's CL2.5, but if I run CL2.5 I get errors. Runs okay at CL3
2x256MB PC3500 that advertises 2.5 and runs fine there, also runs dual channel
2x512MB PC3500 that I bought based on the performance of the 2x256MB of the same stuff. This stuff somehow corrupts my BIOS to the point where I can't boot if I run memtest with the memory in dual channel mode. I recreated this a couple times, it's repeatable and the RAM is the cause, even at 166MHz and very loose timings they won't run in my ASUS A7N8X-E in dual channel. They work fine in single channel and will even run CL2 at PC3200 speed if you give them 2.8v (but not at 205MHz FSB).

ALL other RAM I have (about 3-4GB worth) is fine in dual channel, only the Kingmax 512 PC3200 wouldn't work in dual channel in my board.

I guess I'd call the Kingmax memory "hit or miss", which is exactly the same as I would expect from generic RAM. I don't intend on buying more Kingmax.

 

[Delorian]

This NEC drive is 16X, dual layer, +/- and only $84 after shipping better deal IMO

 

[hellfreeze]

Originally posted by: Delorian
This NEC drive is 16X, dual layer, +/- and only $84 after shipping better deal IMO

fark. i wish i had seen that

 

[bunnyfubbles]

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=17-159-023&DEPA=1

$38, 400W and you can only barely hear it if you set the fan on its fastest of 3 settings

 

[socket9851]

here is my stab at a 450 dollar cpu

1 amd athlon 2700 with ecs motherboard at outpost.com http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4085872
2 memory http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-146-219&depa=1
3 case http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=11-129-122&DEPA=1
4 dvd burner http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-131-220&depa=1
5 hard drive http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=22-144-122&depa=1
6 video card http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=14-131-243&depa=1

the total for this setup is 460.99 and that is with mushkin memory i think you could save some money off of the memory

 

[socket9851]

S&^T i forgot the cpu cooler and fan
guess he'll have to downgrade the video card and memory to
make it within the 450 dollar amt
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=35-118-102&depa=0

 

[hellfreeze]

Originally posted by: socket9851
here is my stab at a 450 dollar cpu

1 amd athlon 2700 with ecs motherboard at outpost.com http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4085872
2 memory http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-146-219&depa=1
3 case http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=11-129-122&DEPA=1
4 dvd burner http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-131-220&depa=1
5 hard drive http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=22-144-122&depa=1
6 video card http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=14-131-243&depa=1

the total for this setup is 460.99 and that is with mushkin memory i think you could save some money off of the memory

fvck. i wish i had gone with this rig. more bang for the buck

oh well now. *sigh* hopefully the 64 will be better at gaming. guess it's not a total trash. i only regret the case i got him. yeah, mainly the case. lol

but he coulda has a vid card and HD...damn. hope this lasts him a few years

 

[hellfreeze]

well i got the parts, but i'm having problems. here's my new post...damn new comp

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...2&threadid=1397560