"Mr. G" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Dear Friends,
>
> This is my first build, so I am going for ease of build, power for
> general office applications, internet browsing, some MP3 files to disc
> recording' , movie playing. Thinking about upgrading in the future to
> an HDTV card. I would also like to install a version of Linux rather
> than Windows. I run a chess engine called Schredder 3 which is a
> lower end chess software. I chose a case with pws because of the
> brand andits one less item to install, right? Cost is an issue, but
> I want this to be a reliable system.
> I want to use onboard sound and video for now. Any ideas?
> suggestions? Thanks.
>
> * Antec NSK6580 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX
> Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129033> *
> *Model #:* NSK6580
> *Item #:* N82E16811129033
> *$119.95* -$10.00 Instant *$109.95*
>
> * GIGABYTE GA-M57SLI-S4 AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD
> Motherboard - Retail
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128014> *
> *Model #:* GA-M57SLI-S4
> *Item #:* N82E16813128014
> /
> *$89.99* *$89.99*
>
> * AMD Athlon 64 LE-1620 2.4GHz Socket AM2 45W Single-Core Processor
> Model ADH1620DHBOX - Retail
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819103198> *
> *Model #:* ADH1620DHBOX
> *Item #:* N82E16819103198
> *$46.99* *$46.99*
>
> * CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
> Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145590> *
> *Model #:* TWIN2X2048-6400
> *Item #:* N82E16820145590
> *$53.00* *$53.00*
>
> * Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard
> Drive - OEM
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822135106> *
> *Model #:* WD800JD
> *Item #:* N82E16822135106
>
> *$41.99* *$41.99*
>
> * ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E616A3T - Retail
> <http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827135143> *
> *Model #:* DVD-E616A3T
> *Item #:* N82E16827135143
> *$20.99* *$20.99*
> *Subtotal:* *$362.91*
The case and PSU should be fine for what you want to do.
The mb lacks the onboard video you are considering using, so you may want to
look at other Gigabyte mbs.
Maybe it's worth considering this mb among others listed by Gigabyte.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128056
Additionally, unless you are going to get into gaming the SLI feature of
adding a matched set of graphics cards is not necessary, which is one item
this mb features that you've listed.
One thought that hits me is whether or not Gigabyte has written drivers for
Linux to take advantage of the graphics chipsets. My guess is that there's
something for it but it's worth doing a little reading to make sure.
As for the cpu, I would spend a few extra dollars to get a dual core
processor. I've found that having two cores gives multi-tasking a big
advantage, and simply allows easier usage of a second program running.
Two gbs of RAM is certainly sufficient. That's a nice deal you found with a
$25 rebate.
As for the hdd, I would put my money into a Seagate with a 5 year warranty
rather than a lesser 3 or 2 year warranty from WD. For the difference in
price I'd go with at least 120 gb hdd.
Good luck,
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