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But sadly, it is :p

Anyway, this'll be my second build in 3 years. The xp1900+ wasn't cutting it for me anymore, so I had to upgrade. It'll generally be used for gaming, but I figured I need some of the dual core goodness. I generally run a good bit of stuff at the same time outside of gaming, so I figured it would be the best.

Here's the loadout:

Processor: AMD X2 4200+
Motherboard: DFI LP NF4 D
Ram: Crucial Ballistix 1gb
RAM2: Crucial Ballistix 1gb
Video Card: eVGA GeForce 7800GTX
Burner: NEC 3540
HD1: 120 GB WD
HD2: 120 GB WD
HD3: ?
HSF: xp-90 w/92mm fan
Case: Antec super Lanboy
PSU: Antec true power 550

Now just a few questions...
1. I was thinking of getting a small SATA drive (less than 40gb) as my main drive, rather than using one of the 120's as the main drive. Would it be beneficial to have my os and program files on a seperate HD to get the best performance, or would a partition do the trick?
2. Thinking about getting a good speaker system, prolly just 2.1. I just need something better than these boston acoustics from gateway that i've had for over 7 yrs. :( Any suggestions?

Thanks much :D

Forgot to mention, I'll prolly upgrade to SLI in the future, just cuttin some costs now...
 
I personally would get a 3800+ x2 over the 4400 and get the GT over the GTX and spread the money over the rest of the system. But thats me.
 
pOwErEd By NOS said:
I personally would get a 3800+ x2 over the 4400 and get the GT over the GTX and spread the money over the rest of the system. But thats me.
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Agreed. I like to pay less, and OC fo free :D
 
Well, you could put the money saved into a few Raptor drives, put it towards a nice LCD monitor or start up a watercooling system.
 
Or hell, did the thought of just saving the money for a rainy day cross your mind?

I would definitely go with the 7800gt in this case.
 
Well, i've got a nice 19" mitsubishi diamondtron monitor currently, and I have the components for a watercooling system that just need to be upgraded, as it was for the socket A configuration.
Thanks for the input so far.
Why suggest the raptor drives? you mean for raid or just generally good speed and capacity?

Also, anyone know where windows xp can be obtained for a cheap price?
 
Hahah, see...you still need Windows XP. Raptors would be ideal for a boot drive, as you sorta suggested earlier. Seeing as they run at 10k rpm, that might help with initial startup and small applications.

What about a sound system or sound card?
 
Haha, actually, i was using my brothers xp pro edition. He just told me he purchased home seperately, so that gets rid of the cost of an os. As for the sound system, I'm thinking of a logitech x-530, which is 48 bucks at chief value. I think the onboard audio should be alright, whatever comes on the DFI board.

Would it be wise to knock off a stick of ram and get one at a later time?
 
I guess it depends on what you plan on doing with the system. It's not like you can't always purchase another stick later on. Who knows, it might be cheaper.

Again these are just MY OPINIONS AND SUGGESTIONS.
 
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