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xdivenx

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Ok, here is the parts list I have put together for my dads low end workstation computer. An amd proc is NOT an option, I have had bad experiences with their low end models previously.

He will be running XP Pro.
I made this to really just find out if anything here is known to be a particularly bad component. I am still up in the air as to what motherboard i should get.

I am aware that i have decided on quite a bit of ram, this is because he may go vista in the future.

I will be getting 2 80 gig drives in raid 1 for data.

Keep in mind i am also trying to keep this cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145015
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821103116
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135068
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811190003
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129018

Thanks
All comments and suggestions are appreciated =)
 
You'll get better responses if you post the names of each thing along with price instead of links. Its kind of a pain to click every link to see each part...

Also, no dedicated video? Workstation to me means CAD, if so I would go with something dedicated.
 
Like ep3w said, If you want a few more responses. please list out the names of all your parts.

vsboxerboy said:
If you want a more powerful PSU, then perhaps you might consider this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144162
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Bad idea. Realllllyyyy bad idea. Apevia makes some of the world's shittiest PSUs. Many of them are more than likely to damage hardware than power them correctly. I would never trust an Apevia PSU in any kind of system.

Anyway OP, if you have a Fry's nearby, definitely go for that Intel CPU/ECE mobo combo for $80. Correct link here BTW:
http://www.netaffilia.com/ads/elect...ECS-945GCT-M-133-Motherboard/2008/05/09/31996

If you don't have a Fry's nearby, drop the E2160 and go with the E2180 for just $3 more. Also, drop that Coolermaster PSU and Athenatech case and go with this case/PSU combo instead:
Antec NSK1380 mATX Case with 80Plus 350W PSU - $77

Though if you want a case that's has a bit more room and a replaceable power supply, go with the Antecc NSK3480 instead:
http://www.provantage.com/antec-nsk3480~7ANT9002.htm

Also, you can get DDR2 800 RAM for the exact same price as that Corsair DDR2 667 set:
G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM - $44

And forget the IDE burner and go for an SATA DVD burner:
Samsung SH-203B 20X DVD±R SATA DVD Burner - $30
 
That mobo is listed as compatible with 677, would 800 even work?

I had an antec 3480 and its a nice little case, I'd recommend it.
 
vsboxerboy said:
That mobo is listed as compatible with 677, would 800 even work?

I had an antec 3480 and its a nice little case, I'd recommend it.
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It'll work. RAM can downclock themselves if neccessary.
 
Danny must've been in class when he clicked on all those links. Seriously people, please list part names with your links. I agree with Danny's recommendations, and I'll also toss this into the mix... why not a Dell deal instead?
 
Thankyou for all your imput, I think im going to step up the proc.

@ep3w: He won't be doing anything graphics intensive. It will be billing, finances, and solitare. I should have included that in the Original post.
 
xdivenx said:
@ep3w: He won't be doing anything graphics intensive. It will be billing, finances, and solitare. I should have included that in the Original post.
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Integrated video makes sense then, figured i would ask to be sure. :)
 
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