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Building my own system...

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Bernie

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Hello everyone! I've lurked around here for awhile and just signed up a few days ago. Glad to be a part of this great forum. :)

I've decided to build my own PC. I bought a Dell awhile back and it's still a great PC but I want to build my own and get some fun updated hardware while I'm at it. I know you guys have a million of these threads, but I would like to have everyones input on this because I want to make sure I have everything compatible.


Corsair DDR2 2x512MB
Link

ABIT AA8
Link

Intel 3.2
Link

WD Raptor 74GB x2
Link

WD Caviar 250GB x2
Link

BFG GeForce Ultra
Link

SilverStone SST-TJ03
Link

Vantec Lava 520 PSU
Link

Sony DRU-710A
LInk

Plextor PX-712A
Link


What I'm leary of is the video card being compatible with the PCI express mobo. None of this is set in stone so suggestions for other hardware are welcome.

Thanks!
 
Why do you want DDR2 and PCI-e right now? The increase in speed is minimal and the price difference is great.
 
Hey,

Just trying to future proof the machine. Trying to think ahead and build something that will be able to be upgraded when the hardware in question becomes more commonplace.

I also thought of going with an ABIT IC7-MAX 2 for a mobo. Still compatible with the other hardware I've chosen and a rock solid board from the reviews I've read.

Hmm...
 
Well, if this is the way you really want to go with then it looks great. The thing that you have to think about is the heat released from both the video card and the cpu, so get a case with good airflow and add in a few fans to it.

BTW I was just asking why on my previous post, I didn't mean to insult or anything.
 
Don't worry, no offense taken! I need people to ask questions. That way I can make a well thought out decision. :)

I'm starting to think about the IC7 now too. Have to give it some more thought.
 
Your best option is to wait until dual cores come out because by then today's current technology should become more established and cheaper, not only that but also (obviously) faster. :D
 
Future proofing your rig, by getting bleeding edge technology isnt gonna help in upgrading later on.

Lets face it, most people that decide they are going to upgrade will realize that they are lacking neat or better features because they have a 2 year old motherboard. Because ddr3 will be out or a new interface for the video card.

Best bet really is to buy fast stuff with existing technology and save yourself some money. Take that money and buy a nice new computer chair or let it sit in a fund for the next time your gonna upgrade your computer.

I upgraded to a t-bird 1.2ghz with a nice kta-raid board back in 2001. When I decide to upgrade in 2002, if I wanted to use any of the faster cpus that I was looking at i was gonna need a new board. Or if anything, at least a new motherboard to use DDR ram instead of this old sdram. Stuff changes to fast in this market to think that in 1-2 years your gonna be able to just plop in some of the new and best items.



Ignore all this if you are going to constantly be upgrading like every 3-6 months. ;)

oh and all the parts look good btw, I like how sharp that case looks.
 
clockworks said:
Out of curiosity what is your current rig?
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I bought it from Dell. It's a 1.8 P4, 512 RAM, 80 gig hard drive and I put a Radeon 9700 PRO in it awhile back. It's still a great running system. Just wanting to build something with all the modern goodies. :p
 
Dekar12 said:
Future proofing your rig, by getting bleeding edge technology isnt gonna help in upgrading later on.

Lets face it, most people that decide they are going to upgrade will realize that they are lacking neat or better features because they have a 2 year old motherboard. Because ddr3 will be out or a new interface for the video card.

Best bet really is to buy fast stuff with existing technology and save yourself some money. Take that money and buy a nice new computer chair or let it sit in a fund for the next time your gonna upgrade your computer.

I upgraded to a t-bird 1.2ghz with a nice kta-raid board back in 2001. When I decide to upgrade in 2002, if I wanted to use any of the faster cpus that I was looking at i was gonna need a new board. Or if anything, at least a new motherboard to use DDR ram instead of this old sdram. Stuff changes to fast in this market to think that in 1-2 years your gonna be able to just plop in some of the new and best items.



Ignore all this if you are going to constantly be upgrading like every 3-6 months. ;)

oh and all the parts look good btw, I like how sharp that case looks.
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Thanks for the info! I agree with you on your first point. Seems like the stuff that gets upgraded is the hardware that isn't easily replaceable. Like you said, the memory etc.. I am thinking about the IC7 alot. I've liked that mobo for awhile.

Yeah, I like that case too. I just heard about the company recently and they have a very cool look to them.
 
i dunno about u, but after i built my first computer, i enjoyed building them alot and upgrading individual parts just didnt seem very interesting or challenging anymore. so everytime since then ive totally built a new system, plus building a new system every time u can almost always get exactly wat u want instead of having to accept wat ur older parts, eg mobo can take.
 
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