The ultimate nongaming machine?

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oboyco

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Getting ready to order a new system from Chiefvalue. Does this look ok for a nongamer?

Is the ram compatible with the mobo?

Cpu Venice 3000
Case Antec 1650
Mobo Jetway A210GDMS-PRO
Ram Rosewill 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model RW400/512 - Retail
Dvd burner Rosewill Gray IDE DVD Burner Model RD-162X Gray - Retail

Already have the hd, monitor, etc. Will use the onboard video.

I'll take some pics when I'm done, lol.
 
Internet, and some office, quickbook apps.
It's probably overkill right now, but that's what they said about my tbird 900 5 years ago.
 
Memory being as cheap as it is now, I dont see any reason not to have a GIG in a machine........
I realize that with your use , you probaly dont need it, but its a cheap way to get a boost, even with just surfing and light office apps....
 
oboyco said:
Internet, and some office, quickbook apps.
It's probably overkill right now, but that's what they said about my tbird 900 5 years ago.
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you'll be fine with 512 MB... but yeah, 1 Gig won't hurt for sure...
and you should run F@H so the CPU won't be wasting it's cycles ;)
 
I've considered a gig seeing as how it's pretty cheap right now, I may do that to get a matched pair.

Dells aren't any fun at all :)
 
List how much you are gonna pay for these components, plus the cost of a new "LEGAL" OS, and then compare them to a Dell/ Compaq system. It may be no fun, but it does have its place.
 
Probably around $500 with OS. I know I can get a Dell for less, but I enjoy putting systems together and I know exactly what I've got. Who knows, maybe someday I may get back into gaming. At least I have the option for getting a decent video card.

I haven't really considered Intel with HT, as AMD has served me well over the years. My needs aren't that intense where the Intel would be any advantage.

I posted this thread just to make sure everything looked ok for compatibility etc.
 
I wouldnt call that Ultimate.

I would probably look for better memory, like Crucial. Not sure if Rosewill is reliable. Even for a burner.
 
I know you were really only wanting to know about compatibility of your choices, but I would like to make a recommendation also. I would definitely call a dual core Intel system the "ultimate non-gaming" machine. In terms of price vs. performance (particularly when gaming is not considered) they are pretty awesome CPU's, and I believe will be more future-proof than a single core A64 3000. Also, if you are concerned about memory compatibility, use a low end name-brand memory instead of Rosewill.
 
i build 2 non-gaming machines in the past month.. both got a gig of crucual value ram.. why? cause it was $35 more..

the computer looks good.. look into s754 vs 939 because there is maybe a 10% performance increase if that..
 
Thanks for the replies, actually the "ultimate" was kind of a joke as I see so many uber and ultimate threads here.

That Rosewill burner looks to be a Lite on. I recently purchased a Rosewill CD burner and it looks almost identical to the Lite on, with the exception of the eject pin hole location, and lack of headphone jack and volume control, which I would never use anyway. The burner works great for as little as I use it. Who has used a Rosewill DVD burner?

Has anyone here actually used the Rosewill memory? Or would I be better off with the Corsair value series? Not a real big deal to spend a bit more if you think the Rosewill memory sucks. Both have lifetime warranty, and I wouldn't be surprised if they all don't come out of the same factory in China. I guess that's why I'm asking these questions, cause I just don't know.
 
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