LaCie Monitor + motherboard + PSU

[Mongrel]

Morning
I am currently saving up and building this computer, bit by bit, on a monthly basis as I'm paid, and I have so many questions:
[font=&quot]Antec NSK4400 Mini Tower Case - 380W SmartPower PSU[/font]

[font=&quot]Asus A8N-SLi SE nForce4 SLi PCI-Express Motherboard [/font]

[font=&quot]AMD[/font][font=&quot] Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego (Socket 939) [/font]

[font=&quot]Corsair 1GB DDR Value Select PC3200 CAS3.0 Kit (2x512MB) [/font]

[font=&quot]Samsung SpinPoint P SP2504C 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache Pioneer DVR-111DBK 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) Samsung SH-D162 DVD-ROM (Black) BFG GeForce 7600 GT OC 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)[/font]

[font=&quot]First month I'm buying the case and PSU. Is it worth buying a better one separate from the case? I'd quite like to make the rig as quiet as possible, and also, what benefits would buying a PSU with higher wattage infer?[/font]

Next question - the monitor. My girlfriend has found this monitor languishing in a corner at work, which apparently they'll sell me for £100 - all seems too good to be true to me, but it says PC plug n play - wil it definitely be compatible with the video card though? Also, will it be any good? It is, apparently, as big as Wembley stadium, so I only want to lug it home if it's good.

Finally, cooling. What level of cooling technology would i need? I may get a slightly higher spec graphics card, and also might opt for the Athlon 64 4000+ CPU - would this mean more or better fans/PSU?

Sorry for all the questions - I really just want to get everything right before I stary shelling out cash...

Thanks in advance

 

[Anon_F]

£100 for a CRT Monitor

£100 for a 22" CRT Monitor that could go wrong tomorrow, tell them to forget it!
Have a look at www.novatech.co.uk or www.dabs.com
For close to a £100 you can get a nice new 17" TFT with warranty

 

[Mongrel]

But it's MASSIVE! 22 inches of monitor! I reckon I'm going to take the risk you know...

 

[Anon_F]

30 kg Monitor

But it's MASSIVE! 22 inches of monitor! I reckon I'm going to take the risk you know...

Up to you! Oh and dont forget it weigh's 30 kg (60 lbs)!

 

[ChristopherP]

But it's MASSIVE! 22 inches of monitor! I reckon I'm going to take the risk you know...

Dont bother mate!

remember that a 17" TFT will give you the same viewing area as a 19" CRT. You dont get 22" of screen with a 22" CRT. Its a lie.

Just get a 19" TFT for a little more than £100 and you'll get the same sort of viewing area.

 

[muckshifter]

Morning
I am currently saving up and building this computer, bit by bit, on a monthly basis as I'm paid, and I have so many questions:

[font="]First month I'm buying the case and PSU. Is it worth buying a better one separate from the case? I'd quite like to make the rig as quiet as possible, and also, what benefits would buying a PSU with higher wattage infer?

Do some homework, search these forums, we've given plenty of advice on what to look for. Higher Watts mean nothing these days. [/font]

Next question - the monitor. My girlfriend has found this monitor languishing in a corner at work, which apparently they'll sell me for £100 - all seems too good to be true to me, but it says PC plug n play - wil it definitely be compatible with the video card though? Also, will it be any good? It is, apparently, as big as Wembley stadium, so I only want to lug it home if it's good.

Hmmm, a fool & his money ... up to you, but I was once a staunch advocate of the CRT, until I got my first TFT ... get a 17/19 TFT and peice of mind.

Finally, cooling. What level of cooling technology would i need? I may get a slightly higher spec graphics card, and also might opt for the Athlon 64 4000+ CPU - would this mean more or better fans/PSU?

Buy a 'retail' CPU & the stock HSF is all you need, really, they are very good & you'll keep the 3 year warantee that AMD give.

Sorry for all the questions - I really just want to get everything right before I stary shelling out cash...

Thanks in advance

Then listen & learn to the advice already given ...

 

[Mongrel]

Thanks for that. Looking forward to getting started on this now. I'm sure I'll have many other schoolboy queries as I go along. Particularly worried about the day I have to put the motherboard in, but I'll cross that bridge once I get to it...

 

[muckshifter]

Ask as many as you like ...


Remember, fit the CPU/HSF & memory before fitting the MB in the case ...

 

[Anon_F]

Thanks for that. Looking forward to getting started on this now. I'm sure I'll have many other schoolboy queries as I go along. Particularly worried about the day I have to put the motherboard in, but I'll cross that bridge once I get to it...

And remember if you need help, just ask