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hu-man · 12-01-2003, 04:23 AM

So, my computer decided that it wouldn't allow me to turn it on anymore. It would turn on but then turn off a second or two later. Sometimes after 20 or 30 tries it would turn on completely and work fine. I guess it's the PSU. But then I had an excuse for upgrading the beast! Yay. Here's my new setup:

Asus P4P800/Deluxe, i865PE, FSB800, 3200
Pentium4, 2600MHz Socket 478 FSB800
Corsair Value Kit DDR3200, 2x512 MB
GeForce 4 Ti 4200
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 120GB, SATA150
Chieftec Midi Tower DX-01B-D-U Black

I'm getting it in a couple of days, mail order. Can't wait!
I'm using it for gaming, movies, 3D graphics, the works.

Lasereth · 12-01-2003, 06:46 AM

Good setup! That dual RAM will make your system run way faster. Remember to install the RAM in the dual-channel slots! The videocard is nice too (compared to NVIDIA and ATI's new low-end crap).

-Lasereth

sailor · 12-01-2003, 09:46 AM

Nice setup, Im sure you will enjoy it. I cant wait to build my new setup...

Kllr Wolf · 12-01-2003, 03:07 PM

That is nice. the only question is why idd you get the Ti 4200 instead of the ti 4600 or 4800 instead?

Elitegibson · 12-01-2003, 03:40 PM

Did you pick the HyperThreading Pentium 4? They're not a lot more but are tons tons faster. Also, I think the GeForce4 Ti4200 is the best sub $200 video card to come out in the last few years. Everything looks fantastic man. I don't know what you're coming from but you can't get a much better computer than that for the money. Have fun!

Wyodiver33 · 12-01-2003, 04:20 PM

Nice setup. I have to upgrade my vid card soon, but the CPU is fine for now. I might go back to Intel next time. hmmm. Good luck with the new stuff!

Lasereth · 12-01-2003, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elitegibson
Did you pick the HyperThreading Pentium 4?

His processor is 800 MHz FSB (Intel only makes HT 800 MHz FSB). Intel does make 533 and 800 MHz HT, but when it bumps to 800 they all have HT.

-Lasereth

alt0220bergeek · 12-01-2003, 10:48 PM

It totally sounds like your power supply was dying. Frankly it is one piece of equipment that people skimp too much on. While I may usually work on much bigger/nastier computers for industrial and embedded uses, a good power supply will extend the life of your system and will deal better with a crappy power feed from your local utility.

Also, you might even be able to find one that is quieter than your current one, unless of course you like the jet engine machine running underneath your desk.

Ashton · 12-02-2003, 12:29 AM

I just built a new machine too

P4 3.0
ABIT IC7-G Max II Advance
2 X 512 Kingston Hyper X pc3200
Radeon 9800 Pro (256)
2 X 36gb WD Raptor (Raid 0)
200gb Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 9 (Storage)
SB 2 ZS Audigy Platinum (Black)
Antec Preformance II file server case (Black)
Sony +/- DVD (Black)
Sony DVD Rom (Black)
Vantec fan control (Black)
Vantec CPU cooler
Cooler Master analog temp/sound pressure/volt meter (Black)

I ordered all but the Maxtor and the Vantec cpu cooler from newegg.com

$2400 total

It's running pretty fast but with a little tweeking I hope to get some serious speed

moose · 12-02-2003, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ashton
I just built a new machine too

P4 3.0
ABIT IC7-G Max II Advance
2 X 512 Kingston Hyper X pc3200
Radeon 9800 Pro (256)
2 X 36gb WD Raptor (Raid 0)
200gb Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 9 (Storage)
SB 2 ZS Audigy Platinum (Black)
Antec Preformance II file server case (Black)
Sony +/- DVD (Black)
Sony DVD Rom (Black)
Vantec fan control (Black)
Vantec CPU cooler
Cooler Master analog temp/sound pressure/volt meter (Black)

$2400 total

thats a lot of damn money for a computer, but i guess when youre a broke ass college student, everything is a lot of money

Ashton · 12-02-2003, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by moose
thats a lot of damn money for a computer, but i guess when youre a broke ass college student, everything is a lot of money

It was expensive..... but quite a bit less than if you ordered the same machine prebuilt.

hu-man · 12-02-2003, 04:07 AM

The Geforce 4 Ti 4200 was in my old computer, I bought it a couple of months ago for around $170.
This setup cost me $1000, including shipping.
I come from a Thunderbird 1,3 - A7v133-c - 512MB PC133 RAM - 80GB Maxtor.
So the new setup is twice as fast (reading in bare numbers) but really much more faster because of HT, dual DDR3200 ram and the 800MHz FSB. I really really can't wait to get it in my hands!

It should arrive tomorrow (where I won't be home because of concerts, sadly) or thursday. Plus, I'll be home alone all friggin weekend, playing and testing! Wheee....

Ashton · 12-02-2003, 05:48 AM

Well, I should add all the other stuff I got that the $2400 added up to........

XP Pro

4 X 80mm blue Antec led fans

Round cables

Black floppy drive

2 Blue Vantec cold cathode lights

And a bunch of software and stuff I may or may not need but is cool to have.

12-01-2003, 04:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
hu-man The one that got away Location: Over the hill and far away	New computer So, my computer decided that it wouldn't allow me to turn it on anymore. It would turn on but then turn off a second or two later. Sometimes after 20 or 30 tries it would turn on completely and work fine. I guess it's the PSU. But then I had an excuse for upgrading the beast! Yay. Here's my new setup: Asus P4P800/Deluxe, i865PE, FSB800, 3200 Pentium4, 2600MHz Socket 478 FSB800 Corsair Value Kit DDR3200, 2x512 MB GeForce 4 Ti 4200 Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 120GB, SATA150 Chieftec Midi Tower DX-01B-D-U Black I'm getting it in a couple of days, mail order. Can't wait! I'm using it for gaming, movies, 3D graphics, the works.

12-01-2003, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Good setup! That dual RAM will make your system run way faster. Remember to install the RAM in the dual-channel slots! The videocard is nice too (compared to NVIDIA and ATI's new low-end crap). -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

12-01-2003, 09:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Nice setup, Im sure you will enjoy it. I cant wait to build my new setup... __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

12-01-2003, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	That is nice. the only question is why idd you get the Ti 4200 instead of the ti 4600 or 4800 instead? __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

12-01-2003, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	Did you pick the HyperThreading Pentium 4? They're not a lot more but are tons tons faster. Also, I think the GeForce4 Ti4200 is the best sub $200 video card to come out in the last few years. Everything looks fantastic man. I don't know what you're coming from but you can't get a much better computer than that for the money. Have fun! __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

12-01-2003, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Nice setup. I have to upgrade my vid card soon, but the CPU is fine for now. I might go back to Intel next time. hmmm. Good luck with the new stuff! __________________ I like stuff.

12-01-2003, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
alt0220bergeek Psycho	It totally sounds like your power supply was dying. Frankly it is one piece of equipment that people skimp too much on. While I may usually work on much bigger/nastier computers for industrial and embedded uses, a good power supply will extend the life of your system and will deal better with a crappy power feed from your local utility. Also, you might even be able to find one that is quieter than your current one, unless of course you like the jet engine machine running underneath your desk. __________________ Übergeek...

12-02-2003, 12:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	I just built a new machine too P4 3.0 ABIT IC7-G Max II Advance 2 X 512 Kingston Hyper X pc3200 Radeon 9800 Pro (256) 2 X 36gb WD Raptor (Raid 0) 200gb Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 9 (Storage) SB 2 ZS Audigy Platinum (Black) Antec Preformance II file server case (Black) Sony +/- DVD (Black) Sony DVD Rom (Black) Vantec fan control (Black) Vantec CPU cooler Cooler Master analog temp/sound pressure/volt meter (Black) I ordered all but the Maxtor and the Vantec cpu cooler from newegg.com $2400 total It's running pretty fast but with a little tweeking I hope to get some serious speed

12-02-2003, 04:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
hu-man The one that got away Location: Over the hill and far away	The Geforce 4 Ti 4200 was in my old computer, I bought it a couple of months ago for around $170. This setup cost me $1000, including shipping. I come from a Thunderbird 1,3 - A7v133-c - 512MB PC133 RAM - 80GB Maxtor. So the new setup is twice as fast (reading in bare numbers) but really much more faster because of HT, dual DDR3200 ram and the 800MHz FSB. I really really can't wait to get it in my hands! It should arrive tomorrow (where I won't be home because of concerts, sadly) or thursday. Plus, I'll be home alone all friggin weekend, playing and testing! Wheee....

12-02-2003, 05:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Well, I should add all the other stuff I got that the $2400 added up to........ XP Pro 4 X 80mm blue Antec led fans Round cables Black floppy drive 2 Blue Vantec cold cathode lights And a bunch of software and stuff I may or may not need but is cool to have.