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Ruff11
12-22-2003, 03:58 AM
Was told this would work, but I wanted more opinions before spending the cash and trying to build the computer.

Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9800 Pro AGP 8X 128MBs DDR

Memory: Corsair Value select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC

CPU: Intel P4 3GHz 800MHzFSB Socket 478 w/fan heatsink

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200 80GBs Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM

Motherboard: Abit IS-10 i865G P4 800FSB skt478 DDR M-ATX Motherboard w/Audio, LAN, serial ATA Retail 400/533/800 FSB, ATA/100, AGP8X, 2DDRDIMM, 5PCI, USB 2.0, Audion, LAN, SATA

Case: Antec Performance II Series SX1040BII Soho File Server Case (Black) Retail w/400w Power Supply

CD-DVD: Samsung SM352 DVD16x + CD-RW 52x24x52 Combo Drive 8MB Buffer w/Nero and Power DVD software Retail

Hows that look so far? Any suggestions? Looked around at some sites and got the price to $964.00
Trying to keep the price no more than $1,000.00

TAZTG
12-22-2003, 06:41 AM
Looking Sweet to me.. I am not sure of the Chipset on the Mobo... Maybe you could post in the Mobo section to find out if thats the best chipset..

zackbass
12-22-2003, 08:29 AM
Intel 865/875 chipsets are where the party is. The only thing I'd suggest is getting a 9800np and overclocking it. You'll end up with the same performance while saving a lot of cash. Same with that processor, go with a 2.8C, you'll never notice the difference and can OC the chip right back up to 3.0Ghz if you want.

Ruff11
12-22-2003, 12:29 PM
Thanks alo for the help. This will be my first computer I have built, so any help is greatly appreciated.

thrawn86
12-22-2003, 03:22 PM
Make sure you're getting at least some pc3200 ram, you didn't have the speed listed up on your first post.

ninjazed
02-06-2004, 01:59 PM
I'm currently building a sys using the IS-10 motherboard.
I don't think this board overclocks but it's pretty well loaded up otherwise. My first mATX rig, I'll keep you posted.