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should i get this NOW?

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misfitsfiend

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i was just wondering if i should go ahead and buy the antec sonata case for $85? i am saving up for my first ever home-built computer and i have ~$600 saved up and intend on paying no more than $850. i have wanted this case ever since i first saw it and now that it's dropped 15 dollars, i think i want it before it goes back up. here's a list of the components the computer will have:

case:
ANTEC Life Style Series Black Case With 380W Power Supply, Model "SONATA"
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Piano Black
$96.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-127&depa=0

drives:
Lite-On Black 48X24X48X16 Combo Drive, Model LTC48161H BK, OEM
$49.00
(you know what this is like)

cpu heatsink/fan:
Thermaltake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+ -RETAIL
$29.00
(this is perhaps the thing i have no idea about! i like it because it has good reviews and it's quiet from what they say. should i even OC on my first build?)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-037&depa=0

floppy:
Alps Black 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, Model DF354H121F, OEM
$7.00
(you know what a black floppy looks like)

harddrive:
Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
$72.50
(should i buy this hard drive or just wait for the next best buy 80-120gb western digital that comes out for ~$50 after mail in rebates?)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-122&depa=0

memory:
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200C2PT - OEM
$121.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-420&depa=0

motherboard:
ABIT nForce2 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "NF7-S" -RETAIL
$99.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-166&depa=0

processor:
AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2500+, 266 FSB, 512K Cache - OEM
$93.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-401&depa=0

graphics card:
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK
$212.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-268&depa=0

[EDIT]as i was posting this, the case went up $11 freaking dollars!!! ARGH nevermind![/EDIT]
 
It's odd.... often in my computer-related life I do stuff that makes friends and family say things like "I just can't imagine what you need that for."

Once in a while even hardforumers have said that :).

But one thing I have never done is bought a 'high quality' case. When I buy a case I get one locally, and just make sure that:

-it has a removeable motherboard tray (cheapest ones don't)
-it can't cut off my finger (still something to be wary of)
-it has a sufficient number of drive-bays (never a problem anymore)
-it has a good PSU

One day I might have to buy myself a really nice case, just to see what I'm missing :).

Erik
 
OK so i'm about to buy the case from "ebuy.com" would you guys recommend this? it's $97 after shipping and everything!

this will be the first part for my pc. i'm in pretty much no rush but i really really like this case and was wondering if you guys think it's worth it!!!
 
haha

Looks familiar ;)

Right down to the Sonata, which you'll enjoy!

Mine is so neat and tidy after some cable management. The main ATX mobo connector comes presleaved, which is nice, too!
 
ok so i bought the case last night for $97 after shipping and everything from ebuy.com. do you guys think that was a good deal, and is it a good retailer? i saw it had 4 stars at overclockers.com.
 
Only you can be the real judge of whether or not it was worth it. Some might tell you it wasn't but if you enjoy it and like the case then I say it was.
 
misfitsfiend, why are you getting the 266 FSB version of the Barton when you can get the 333 FSB version for 75 dollars?


Barton
 
Originally posted by Kolya
misfitsfiend, why are you getting the 266 FSB version of the Barton when you can get the 333 FSB version for 75 dollars?


Barton
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Because the mobile version that is used in laptops has an unlocked multi and runs at 1.45v instead of 1.65v so it will overclock to 2.4Ghz or higher.

I would probably get a Sony or Mitsumi floppy drive instead though :p .
 
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