first build help

[VegaOcscura]

it wont be cheaper man. it will be double the cost. try the 6800le agp card. but yeah, get the 939 pin, that is what i am getting. you can upgrade in the future. 754 is old, they are not making it any more.

 

[alvino]

Yea i was really debating weather or not to got the 939 socket. what would be the price difference to a 939 3000+ or 3200+ amd and mobo be compared to my choice now? should i pay the price now to get the 939 or wait till i want to upgrade the whole computer later down the rode?

At least you can upgrade to a FX-55 when you have the money. Cuz its socket 939 also.

 

[jaysal555]

so should i get a 939 socket in the 3000+ or 3200+ now? also how much cheaper do u think parts will be in the next month? and about the video card and mobo i think i may be one with the pci-e. the agp card is out of my budget.

 

[VegaOcscura]

the agp version of the 6800Gt is much cheaper then PCIe. i would honestly do this (follow these instructions to the letter

MOBO:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-268&depa=1
THIS IS GIGABYTES NEW NFORCE4 for only 129! PCIe!

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-463&depa=1
AMD 3500+ with NewCastle Core and 939 PIN!! Only 272!!

RAM: this stuff is the most important! This is some of the best RAM on the market, GEIL ownz!
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-144-324&depa=1

And once again, that Video Card: This is not on NEWEGG, so pls don't ask.
http://www.markonecomputers.com/product.asp?pf_id=EVGA_PCIE_008

Ok , build this all together, and you will have a bad ass PC under whatever tower you choose. Just make sure you have at least a 475watt PS, because the 6800GT is a power hog, and the 3500+ isnt exactly power saving either....

 

[alvino]

Geil is ok. I think Corsair is better. You cant beat the prices of the Value Select ram...

 

[jaysal555]

"cough"budget"cough"
the video card really throws me over budget.

as of now this is my setup

ASPIRE Turbo Case X-Dreamer Black $65
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-001&depa=1

Antec 430W Power Supply $76
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-908&depa=1

AMD Athlon 64 3200+, Socket 939 64-bit $250
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-502&depa=1

ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Mobo $135
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-510&depa=1

Corsair Value Select 512MBx2 DDR $145
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-440&depa=1

Western Digital 120GB ATA Hard Drive $90
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-151&depa=1

Video card
(need help picking one out)

NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black $65
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-032&DEPA=0

SONY Black 16X DVD-ROM Drive $30
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-101-124&depa=1

SONY Black Floppy Disk $10
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=21-103-116&depa=1

Microsoft BLACK Multimedia Keyboard $30
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=23-109-125&depa=1

Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical Mouse $30
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-105-153&depa=1

Logitech X-230 2.1 Black Speaker System -OEM $40
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-121-123&depa=0

any comments or suggestions welcomed

 

[jaysal555]

bump
need some final help im buying my parts soon

 

[alvino]

Just go with a regular or GT 6800 (enthusiast/ gamer). You can also go with the 6600 GT (mid-range). Or if you're really short on moolah, you can get the 6200 with TurboCache (high-end of the low-end, LOL)also.

EDIT>>> I dont think the 6200 is out for AGP, just PCI-E, so forget that.

 

[jaysal555]

im lost on the video card stuff. it seems that every 6600gt on new egg is PCI-E. noob question but, arnt all the PCI-E mobo sold out? im looking for a good card under $200.

 

[alvino]

Are you using AGP? Cuz im sure that newegg has some 6600 GT's that are in AGP format. In fact AGP should be cheaper, since its an older technology.