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Q: Will this PC config work?
Greetings,
I'm putting a system together; this is my first try. I'd appreciate feedback on the configuration I've put together. Mostly I want to know if I've included any component that's incompatible with another component. Here goes: CASE: Antec SX1040BII Performance II 400-watt ATX Tower Case http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...029&pfp=BROWSE MOTHERBOARD: FIC AU13 nForce2-ST Bus Speed: 333 MHz 8X AGP PROCESSOR: Athlon XP2500+, 1.83GHz, 333MHz Bus, Socket A Processor AMD AXDA2500BOX (retail version, should have a heatsink already installed I think?) MEMORY: Crucial Technology 512MB PC2700 184pin DDR DIMM Memory Module CT6464Z335 MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster 955df 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor, Black/Silver VIDEO CARD: GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model GV-R92128DH HARD DRIVE: Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120026A, 8MB cache OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a ....I'm not worried about the rest of the list: floppy drive, CDROM, keyboard, mouse etc. Mostly I just want to know if these parts will work together. After that system stability is my main concern. I've tried to put together a modestly-priced package that will last and is upgradeable/expandable. A friend helped me put a system together 3+ years ago and it's been very solid; I'm trying to duplicate the feat :-) Any help is much appreciated. |
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peter wenker wrote:
Greetings, I'm putting a system together; this is my first try. I'd appreciate feedback on the configuration I've put together. Mostly I want to know if I've included any component that's incompatible with another component. Here goes: CASE: Antec SX1040BII Performance II 400-watt ATX Tower Case http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...029&pfp=BROWSE MOTHERBOARD: FIC AU13 nForce2-ST Bus Speed: 333 MHz 8X AGP PROCESSOR: Athlon XP2500+, 1.83GHz, 333MHz Bus, Socket A Processor AMD AXDA2500BOX (retail version, should have a heatsink already installed I think?) MEMORY: Crucial Technology 512MB PC2700 184pin DDR DIMM Memory Module CT6464Z335 MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster 955df 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor, Black/Silver VIDEO CARD: GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model GV-R92128DH HARD DRIVE: Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120026A, 8MB cache OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a ...I'm not worried about the rest of the list: floppy drive, CDROM, keyboard, mouse etc. Mostly I just want to know if these parts will work together. After that system stability is my main concern. I've tried to put together a modestly-priced package that will last and is upgradeable/expandable. A friend helped me put a system together 3+ years ago and it's been very solid; I'm trying to duplicate the feat :-) Any help is much appreciated. Looks OK, but, you do know that IRQ conflicts are STILL the bane of new installs! I always run Knoppix live CDrom first off, as it reports all problems... |
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When's the last time you've had IRQ conflicts using a modern operating
system and PCI hardware? Personally, I can't remember having one since upgrading from Windows 95. Clint "Patrick" wrote in message . com... peter wenker wrote: Greetings, I'm putting a system together; this is my first try. I'd appreciate feedback on the configuration I've put together. Mostly I want to know if I've included any component that's incompatible with another component. Here goes: CASE: Antec SX1040BII Performance II 400-watt ATX Tower Case http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...029&pfp=BROWSE MOTHERBOARD: FIC AU13 nForce2-ST Bus Speed: 333 MHz 8X AGP PROCESSOR: Athlon XP2500+, 1.83GHz, 333MHz Bus, Socket A Processor AMD AXDA2500BOX (retail version, should have a heatsink already installed I think?) MEMORY: Crucial Technology 512MB PC2700 184pin DDR DIMM Memory Module CT6464Z335 MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster 955df 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor, Black/Silver VIDEO CARD: GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model GV-R92128DH HARD DRIVE: Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120026A, 8MB cache OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a ...I'm not worried about the rest of the list: floppy drive, CDROM, keyboard, mouse etc. Mostly I just want to know if these parts will work together. After that system stability is my main concern. I've tried to put together a modestly-priced package that will last and is upgradeable/expandable. A friend helped me put a system together 3+ years ago and it's been very solid; I'm trying to duplicate the feat :-) Any help is much appreciated. Looks OK, but, you do know that IRQ conflicts are STILL the bane of new installs! I always run Knoppix live CDrom first off, as it reports all problems... |
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BTW, my response to you was not intended as a slam or anything. It was a
legitimate question. Clint "Patrick" wrote in message . com... peter wenker wrote: Greetings, I'm putting a system together; this is my first try. I'd appreciate feedback on the configuration I've put together. Mostly I want to know if I've included any component that's incompatible with another component. Here goes: CASE: Antec SX1040BII Performance II 400-watt ATX Tower Case http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...029&pfp=BROWSE MOTHERBOARD: FIC AU13 nForce2-ST Bus Speed: 333 MHz 8X AGP PROCESSOR: Athlon XP2500+, 1.83GHz, 333MHz Bus, Socket A Processor AMD AXDA2500BOX (retail version, should have a heatsink already installed I think?) MEMORY: Crucial Technology 512MB PC2700 184pin DDR DIMM Memory Module CT6464Z335 MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster 955df 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor, Black/Silver VIDEO CARD: GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model GV-R92128DH HARD DRIVE: Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120026A, 8MB cache OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a ...I'm not worried about the rest of the list: floppy drive, CDROM, keyboard, mouse etc. Mostly I just want to know if these parts will work together. After that system stability is my main concern. I've tried to put together a modestly-priced package that will last and is upgradeable/expandable. A friend helped me put a system together 3+ years ago and it's been very solid; I'm trying to duplicate the feat :-) Any help is much appreciated. Looks OK, but, you do know that IRQ conflicts are STILL the bane of new installs! I always run Knoppix live CDrom first off, as it reports all problems... |
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On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:01:04 +0000, Patrick wrote:
you do know that IRQ conflicts are STILL the bane of new installs! No, I didn't know that. I've not had to even consider IRQs at all on my most recent 3 Windoze systems. Admittedly, I did have to think about IRQs once before... that was when I added a standalone CD-ROM drive to my Packard Bell Legend 386sx... -- Lenroc |
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When's the last time you built a PC? IRQ conflicts are few and far between with new systems.
-- ---------------------------------------------------------------- "Patrick" wrote in message news:AjSjc.500562 Looks OK, but, you do know that IRQ conflicts are STILL the bane of new installs! |
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Thanks. Actually I decided to go up to the 2800+ since it's supported
by the mobo and it's not much more expensive. For the fan I think I'll go with Thermalright "SLK900A" Copper Heatsink for AMD. I'm a little worried about it being noisy but I'm a believer in a nice cool CPU. Is that overdoing it? I know it's a bit odd but I think of a PC as a 10-year investment, so I want to do what's reasonable to ease the stress on the critical components (CPU, mobo, memory). |
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On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 05:19:55 -0700, peter wenker wrote:
Greetings, I'm putting a system together; this is my first try. I'd appreciate feedback on the configuration I've put together. Mostly I want to know if I've included any component that's incompatible with another component. Here goes: CASE: Antec SX1040BII Performance II 400-watt ATX Tower Case http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...029&pfp=BROWSE MOTHERBOARD: FIC AU13 nForce2-ST Bus Speed: 333 MHz 8X AGP If this board doesn't officially support a 200MHz FSB (400FSB), don't get it. PROCESSOR: Athlon XP2500+, 1.83GHz, 333MHz Bus, Socket A Processor AMD AXDA2500BOX (retail version, should have a heatsink already installed I think?) Don't rely on the retail cooler to work real well. Would be better off with an OEM cpu and seperate cooler. TR2-M1 ($8) will work much better and quieter. MEMORY: Crucial Technology 512MB PC2700 184pin DDR DIMM Memory Module CT6464Z335 No way. PC3200 bare minimum, but I'd get something faster like PC3700. MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster 955df 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor, Black/Silver VIDEO CARD: GIGABYTE ATI RADEON 9200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model GV-R92128DH HARD DRIVE: Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST3120026A, 8MB cache OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack SP1a Do you need it? Linux is better and cheaper (as in free). ...I'm not worried about the rest of the list: floppy drive, CDROM, keyboard, mouse etc. Mostly I just want to know if these parts will work together. After that system stability is my main concern. I've tried to put together a modestly-priced package that will last and is upgradeable/expandable. A friend helped me put a system together 3+ years ago and it's been very solid; I'm trying to duplicate the feat :-) Any help is much appreciated. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 19:15:02 -0700, peter wenker wrote:
Thanks. Actually I decided to go up to the 2800+ since it's supported by the mobo and it's not much more expensive. For the fan I think I'll go with Thermalright "SLK900A" Copper Heatsink for AMD. I'm a little worried about it being noisy but I'm a believer in a nice cool CPU. Is that overdoing it? I know it's a bit odd but I think of a PC as a 10-year investment, so I want to do what's reasonable to ease the stress on the critical components (CPU, mobo, memory). It's a lot of overkill unless you plan on major overclocking. You'll probably send over $50 for it while an $8 TR2-M1 would do the job nicely, even overclocked. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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....It's a lot of overkill unless you plan on major overclocking. You'll probably send over $50 for it while an $8 TR2-M1 would do the job nicely, even overclocked. Thanks for the recommendation; I'll probably go that route. Now I've learned that instead of getting one stick of 512MB I have to worry about taking advantage of the Dual Channel. I read up on it a little bit, and one thing is still not clear: why do they keep referring to it as "400FSB dual channel"? Does that mean you can only use it with 400FSB clock speeds? I'll be with a 333FSB. Can I utilize Dual Channel? |
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