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saltfish · 05-14-2004, 07:17 PM

Hello all,

I'm upgrading a previous system for my fiance`, and I need some quick advice.

All that is being saved from the donor machine will be, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW, TV Capture, ZIP-100, 40GB HDD, Floppy.

I will be purchasing a new AMD Proc/Mobo/Ram, hoping that the mobo has Video/Sound/Nic/USB2.0.

I will need at LEAST 512MB ram.

What kind of mobo/chip combos are well liked around here?

I was guessing an XP2000 chip, Asus mobo w/ onboard everything, a nice case with >300W P.S.

Any suggestions? You have unil 8am tomorrow.

Oh, and I want to keep the price at or around $250-275

-SF

Lasereth · 05-14-2004, 08:09 PM

EPoX "EP-8KMM3I" KM400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...123-201&depa=0

AMD Athlon XP 2000+, 266 FSB, 256K Cache Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-383&depa=0

CRUCIAL 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2100, 64M x 64 - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-006&depa=0

Linkworld Beige/Blue ATX Tower Case With 400W power supply, Model "B313-C02N-P4" -RETAIL

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...164-014&depa=0

No gaming PC, but it'll get the job done. The total is $227 before shipping.

-Lasereth

Zello · 05-14-2004, 08:31 PM

That looks good Lasereth however I would suggest getting the 2500(+$23) with matching ram(+$4) to get some more perfomance. Of course it isn't necessary if you are not gaming. Which the video card suggests.

$98.00 - Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - OEM

$80.00 - AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail

That would bring you up to $252.00.
Shipped inside the US is $15 bringing you to $ 267.00

MooseMan3000 · 05-15-2004, 04:18 AM

Not sure about the processor... you won't NEED the 2500, but it will provide a little more longevity in the machine. Up to you. Otherwise, that hardware looks good.

sailor · 05-15-2004, 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by Zello
That looks good Lasereth however I would suggest getting the 2500(+$23) with matching ram(+$4) to get some more perfomance. Of course it isn't necessary if you are not gaming. Which the video card suggests.

$98.00 - Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - OEM

$80.00 - AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail

That would bring you up to $252.00.
Shipped inside the US is $15 bringing you to $ 267.00

Yeah, I too would go with the 2500. Even if you dont think you will need it, for the price, you cant go wrong. Its only a bit more expensive than the 2000.

05-14-2004, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
saltfish !?!No hay pantalones!?! Location: Indian-no-place	You have until 8am central time... Hello all, I'm upgrading a previous system for my fiance`, and I need some quick advice. All that is being saved from the donor machine will be, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW, TV Capture, ZIP-100, 40GB HDD, Floppy. I will be purchasing a new AMD Proc/Mobo/Ram, hoping that the mobo has Video/Sound/Nic/USB2.0. I will need at LEAST 512MB ram. What kind of mobo/chip combos are well liked around here? I was guessing an XP2000 chip, Asus mobo w/ onboard everything, a nice case with >300W P.S. Any suggestions? You have unil 8am tomorrow. Oh, and I want to keep the price at or around $250-275 -SF

05-14-2004, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	EPoX "EP-8KMM3I" KM400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...123-201&depa=0 AMD Athlon XP 2000+, 266 FSB, 256K Cache Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-383&depa=0 CRUCIAL 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2100, 64M x 64 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-006&depa=0 Linkworld Beige/Blue ATX Tower Case With 400W power supply, Model "B313-C02N-P4" -RETAIL http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...164-014&depa=0 No gaming PC, but it'll get the job done. The total is $227 before shipping. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

05-14-2004, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zello Crazy Location: Vincennes, IN	That looks good Lasereth however I would suggest getting the 2500(+$23) with matching ram(+$4) to get some more perfomance. Of course it isn't necessary if you are not gaming. Which the video card suggests. $98.00 - Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - OEM $80.00 - AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail That would bring you up to $252.00. Shipped inside the US is $15 bringing you to $ 267.00 __________________ Sorry, you can not add yourself to your own list. Last edited by Zello; 05-14-2004 at 09:50 PM..

05-15-2004, 04:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	Not sure about the processor... you won't NEED the 2500, but it will provide a little more longevity in the machine. Up to you. Otherwise, that hardware looks good.