Comments on new build spec appreciated

[RB]

Present plan is to retire my old system is a new build using the Asus
P4P800E Deluxe.

P4 2.8 GHz 533MHz FSB
2 x 256 MB Crucial PC3200 DDR
GeForce FX5200 128MB video
Chieftec Dragon DX-01 case
Nexus 350w PSU
Nexus 80cm case fan
Seagate HD from old system + another

Was going to go for the P4 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB because I've heard the new
800MHz version is no faster and runs hotter. Not much difference in price.

GeForce FX5200 128MB video should be enough for me.

Was going to put a 350w Nexus PSU into a Chieftec Dragon case. Will have 2
HD + 2 CD/DVD drives + floppy + card reader + TV card. Will that be
adequate?

Crucial offer suitable DDR at 2700 and 3200 for same price. Any reason not
to go with the 3200?

Will be used for Photoshop and web-design. Any thoughts or comments and
anything else I need to know to make it pain-free much appreciated.

 

[Stacey]

Present plan is to retire my old system is a new build using the Asus
P4P800E Deluxe.

P4 2.8 GHz 533MHz FSB
2 x 256 MB Crucial PC3200 DDR
GeForce FX5200 128MB video
Chieftec Dragon DX-01 case
Nexus 350w PSU
Nexus 80cm case fan
Seagate HD from old system + another

Was going to go for the P4 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB because I've heard the new
800MHz version is no faster and runs hotter. Not much difference in price.

The 800mhz northwood 2.8C is better than the 533 version, it's the prescott
2.8E you want to avoid. You also want to use dual DDR400 ram at a minimum.

GeForce FX5200 128MB video should be enough for me.

Do you even need hardware 3D? If not go with a matrox g550 card instead.

 

[Michael Culley]

More ram!! 512 just boots xp these days

 

[Roy Coorne]

More ram!! 512 just boots xp these days

Yes - for Photoshop 1 GB is more comfortable.

Roy

 

[Richard Dower]

More ram!! 512 just boots xp these days

That's not entirely true, but yes...you do need 512MB.

 

[Michael Culley]

That's not entirely true,

That is because I was exaggerating If you really want me to be technically correct I would say 512 is the absolute minimum these
days and the extra $100 on another 512 will be well spent, especially if using photoshop.

 

[Trent©]

Present plan is to retire my old system is a new build using the Asus
P4P800E Deluxe.

P4 2.8 GHz 533MHz FSB

I'd go with the 800...1 meg cache.

2 x 256 MB Crucial PC3200 DDR

Get 2 512's instead...3200's.

GeForce FX5200 128MB video
Chieftec Dragon DX-01 case
Nexus 350w PSU

I'd definitely get a larger PSU...based on what you wrote below.

Nexus 80cm case fan
Seagate HD from old system + another

Make the other a Raptor 10,000 RPM SATA.

Was going to go for the P4 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB because I've heard the new
800MHz version is no faster and runs hotter. Not much difference in price.

GeForce FX5200 128MB video should be enough for me.

Was going to put a 350w Nexus PSU into a Chieftec Dragon case. Will have 2
HD + 2 CD/DVD drives +

( floppy + card reader)

As one unit...correct?

+ TV card. Will that be
adequate?

Not in my opinion.

Crucial offer suitable DDR at 2700 and 3200 for same price. Any reason not
to go with the 3200?

Nope. Definitely go with the 3200.

Will be used for Photoshop and web-design. Any thoughts or comments and
anything else I need to know to make it pain-free much appreciated.

Put in a removable tray.

Good luck.



Remember to honor our troops...past and present.

And have a nice Memorial Day weekend.

Trent©

 

[Stacey]

I'd go with the 800...1 meg cache.

So they can warm up their coffee? It's slower in use than a northwood 800
and the only advantage is it runs hotter.

Get 2 512's instead...3200's.


I'd definitely get a larger PSU...based on what you wrote below.

And you've done the math to believe so? Or just like most people and throw a
500WPSU at every system?

 

[kony]

And you've done the math to believe so? Or just like most people and throw a
500WPSU at every system?

IIRC, Nexus are relabeled Sparkle/Fortron, 350W unit should be sufficient
but might be cheaper with the Sparkle or Fortron name on it.

Then again, considering the case it might be most cost effective to get
the Antec version of the case with an Antec PSU included.

 

[Kevin]

Since you are going to have 2 cddrives and a #D hardware accelerator, you
may want to consider a 400+ Watt power supply. 350 might be enough, but 400
would be much safer

 

[Michael Culley]

So one extra CD drive needs 100 watt on an already higher than standard power supply?

--
Michael Culley

Since you are going to have 2 cddrives and a #D hardware accelerator, you
may want to consider a 400+ Watt power supply. 350 might be enough, but 400
would be much safer