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Andrew Littlefield
Ok I am getting ready to build a new PC. First question is should I
build now or wait a bit more? I have to have the new PC built before
Labor Day.
Take a look at the system and options below and please give me some
feedback. Money is not a big deal but I don't wnat to waste it either.
So if you see anything that looks stupid let me know.
Primary things that will be done with the PC: Games, Databases, Image
Editing (flatbed and film scanners attached), web page creation, plus
all the normal web surfing and word processing type stuff. I am hoping
for no heavy number crunching at home, though I may need to do some FEA
or MATLAB work at some point.
I generally don't overclock and just buy new stuff when the old gets too
slow. Maybe retail instead of OEM CPUs?
Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia Ultra *
KB/Mouse: Logitech MX Duo *
Soundcard: SB Audigy 2 ZS *
SCSI Card: Adaptec AHA-2940AU * - For Film Scanner
Video Card: 6800GT (probably eVGA since they are available)
Hard Drive: WD Raptor 74 GB
Case: Antec P-160 w/window
Power Supply: Antec 480W True Blue
CD/DVD: NEC 2510A
Floppy: TEAC
Case Fan: Antec 120mm Blue LED
CPU Cooler: Thermalright SLK948U
CPU Fan: Vantec Stealth 92mm
Thermal Paste: Artic Silver 5
Memory: Corsair XMS PC3200 XLPT Twin Pack - 1 GB total
CPU/MB 939 Option
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ OEM
MB: Asus A8V Deluxe
CPU/MB 754 Option
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ OEM
MB: Asus K8V SE Deluxe
* - Existing / Stuff already bought for this PC but currently being used
on the old one
Existing stuff that will be hooked up: HP LaserJet 5L, Canon S9000,
CanoScan FS4000US, Epson Perfection 2450 Photo, Saitek 45, External Zip
Drive, APC BackUPS XS 1500
Suggestions on where to buy stuff would be appreciated as well. I have
been primarily looking at NewEgg for pricing.
build now or wait a bit more? I have to have the new PC built before
Labor Day.
Take a look at the system and options below and please give me some
feedback. Money is not a big deal but I don't wnat to waste it either.
So if you see anything that looks stupid let me know.
Primary things that will be done with the PC: Games, Databases, Image
Editing (flatbed and film scanners attached), web page creation, plus
all the normal web surfing and word processing type stuff. I am hoping
for no heavy number crunching at home, though I may need to do some FEA
or MATLAB work at some point.
I generally don't overclock and just buy new stuff when the old gets too
slow. Maybe retail instead of OEM CPUs?
Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia Ultra *
KB/Mouse: Logitech MX Duo *
Soundcard: SB Audigy 2 ZS *
SCSI Card: Adaptec AHA-2940AU * - For Film Scanner
Video Card: 6800GT (probably eVGA since they are available)
Hard Drive: WD Raptor 74 GB
Case: Antec P-160 w/window
Power Supply: Antec 480W True Blue
CD/DVD: NEC 2510A
Floppy: TEAC
Case Fan: Antec 120mm Blue LED
CPU Cooler: Thermalright SLK948U
CPU Fan: Vantec Stealth 92mm
Thermal Paste: Artic Silver 5
Memory: Corsair XMS PC3200 XLPT Twin Pack - 1 GB total
CPU/MB 939 Option
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ OEM
MB: Asus A8V Deluxe
CPU/MB 754 Option
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ OEM
MB: Asus K8V SE Deluxe
* - Existing / Stuff already bought for this PC but currently being used
on the old one
Existing stuff that will be hooked up: HP LaserJet 5L, Canon S9000,
CanoScan FS4000US, Epson Perfection 2450 Photo, Saitek 45, External Zip
Drive, APC BackUPS XS 1500
Suggestions on where to buy stuff would be appreciated as well. I have
been primarily looking at NewEgg for pricing.