Thinking about this for my next build...

[JediK]

I think I may have found a setup I will go with. I seem to change my mind just about every day, lol. Check it out and see what you think.

Thermaltake SOPRANO VB1000BWS Black Steel/Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Black
Material: 0.8 mm SECC & Plastic
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE1394, 2 x Audio
Cooling System: 1 x 120mm rear fan, 1 x 120mm front fan, 1 x 90mm side fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") & ATX (12" x 9.6")
Dimensions: 19.5" x 8.3" x 18.9"
Features: High Efficient ventilation, Tool-Free when installing 5.25" & 3.5" device CF11133145 $78.99 $78.99

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: nForce4 ULTRA
RAM: 4x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 4GB
Slots: 2x PCI-E x16, 1x PCI-E x1, 1x PCI-E x4, 2x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 6x USB2.0, 1x RJ45, 2x 1394, Audio Ports
IDE/RAID: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices; RAID 0,1
SATA/RAID: 4x SATA RAID with NVIDIA RAID 0,1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: Vitesse VSC8201 Gigabit Phy, Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit PCI
Form Factor: ATX CF13136152 $128.00 $128.00

HIS Hightech P-ICE80XN-2I-ZAM Radeon X800XL 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI Radeon X800 XL 432MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB GDDR3/1000MHz
BUS: PCI-Express x16
Ports: VGA(15-pin D SUB) + DVI + VIVO
Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
RAMDACs: 400MHz
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details) CF14161132 $299.00 $299.00

ENERMAX Whisper II EG465P-VE FMA(24) ATX12V 460W Power Supply - Retail
Specifications:
Type: ATX +12V
Maximum Power: 460W
Hold-up Time: 17ms at 115VAC or 230VAC, full load
Input Voltage: 95V~135V or 180V~265V (selected by slide switch)
Input Frequency Range: 47Hz~63Hz
Input Current: 60A 115V/230V max. during cold start
Output: +3.3V@35A, +5V@35A, +12V@33A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2.2A
MTBF: Greater than 100K hours at 70% of full rated load; 230VAC / 50Hz input; 25ºC ambient
Approvals: UL, cUL, TUV, CB, DEMKO , NEMKO , SEMKO, FIMKO
Features: Power includes 24pin, 1x 6pin PCI-E connector CF17103464 $75.49 $75.49

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Core: Venice
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/ 512KB
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 90nm
Socket: Socket 939
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) CF19103535 $190.00 $190.00

2x Crucial Ballistix 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model BL6464Z402 - Retail
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Crucial
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2
Support Voltage: 2.8V
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime CF20146546 $85.99 $171.98

NEC Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44/0.72 MByte
Average Access Time: 3ms
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5"
Media Type: 3.5" double-side high density, 3.5" double-side density
Features: Maximal performance in minimum space
Packaging: OEM Drive Only CF21152005 $7.99 $7.99

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B250R0 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive - OEM
Specifications:
Capacity: 250GB
Average Seek Time: 9.0 ms
Buffer: 16MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: ATA 133
Features: Maxtor-developed Shock Protection, System (SPS) and Data Protection System (DPS).
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only CF22140153 $127.00 $127.00

Logitech 967502-0403 Black PS/2 Wired Standard Value Keyboard - OEM
Specifications:
Interface: PS/2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys
Design Style: Standard
Features: Soft touch keys, Spill proof design CF23126170 $11.99 $11.99

Logitech MX510 931162-0403 Blue 8 Buttons 1x Wheel USB + PS/2 Optical Mouse - Retail
Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS2
Number Of Buttons: 8x Buttons + 1x Wheel
Optical/Ball: Optical
Wireless Technology: N/A
Features: Image Processing: 5.8 megapixels/sec; Resolution: 800 dpi; Acceleration: 15g; Speed: 40 inches/sec; Eight pre-programmed button functions; Gaming-tuned software drivers; Quick Switch program selector; Fast Net navigation; High-precision scrolling; Cruise Control scrolling system; Right-hand control grip; Reflex finish CF26104151 $26.99 $26.99

NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3520A BK - OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details) CF27152035 $48.99 $48.99

SUBTOTAL $1,166.42
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGE*: $ 25.00
TOTAL: $1,191.42

 

[dandragonrage]

seems fine to me other than low quality case, and get an NEC 3540A now. And I recommend a MX1000.

 

[SuddenDemise]

Looks pretty sweet bro....For the memory I would check this web site www.dfi-street.com DFI boards are very picky about what ram they take. I would also go with the actual ATI brand X800XL, it goes for 295.00 on NewEgg. The mouse is bad ass, my roomate has it and I'm conjuring up a scheme to jak it from him the MX1000 is better though. Make the hard drive SATA. And if you wanna go the extra mile NewEgg gots Plextor SATA DVD burners as well.....this is all IMO of course....

 

[dandragonrage]

good call on the SATA, I didn't notice that he didn't pick it

 

[SuddenDemise]

always gotta have the sata

 

[JediK]

seems fine to me other than low quality case, and get an NEC 3540A now. And I recommend a MX1000.

I don't want to spend double that on another case I want. From the pics, the case looks pretty good. How would it compare to my current Chieftec Dragon case? I didn't know there was a 3540a, thanks for telling me. I'll pass on the MX1000. I don't need a wireless mouse, and I've heard its kinda on the heavy side.

 

[JediK]

I would also go with the actual ATI brand X800XL, it goes for 295.00 on NewEgg.

You would take the actual ATI over HIS? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161132

I've always heard nothing but good things from HIS.

 

[dandragonrage]

I'd keep the Dragon and maybe get a better one later... Or is the Dragon not available to use for this build?