List of Proposed Hardware

[Avery4jc]

Hey guys did that link to the monitor look pretty good price wise?

Ok, I've been looking @ Mobos for a while now and I can't really decide on what to get. I can see some of the differences but what am I missing, why are some 2X as much when they both support DDR2, both have the same # of slots, I'm not sure but I have to be missing something here. Is it like a Toyota Camry vs. a Lexus? Both built by the same company but one has "better" quality and the extras?

 

[Dishdog]

They are just so expensive...I don't think that I can sleep @ night knowing I spent $1000 on the processor.

What CPU are you looking at. $300(canadian) is all you need for a good CPU.

 

[Avery4jc]

What CPU are you looking at. $300(canadian) is all you need for a good CPU.

This one...it may be an extreme example but the AMD's do seem pretty steep in the $$$ department.

AMD 64

Also guys can you look over post #12...I think because I posted two things back to back everyone looked over #12. I gave 3 links to the Mobo, Processor and RAM I found that went with the suggestions you guys gave me...so would they be ok? Also would that Mobo be fine with this Video Card?
Video Card

Thanks

 

[Avery4jc]

As always forgot to ask a quesion in the last post...I noticed on Newegg that they have combo deals listed underneath the product. I was wondering if I have to add items to my cart in a special order or if it will figure out the lowest price with the items in my cart. For example if I buy a Video Card that has a combo deal price of $50 instead of $60 if I buy a specific monitor with it do I need to add the VC then the Monitor to take advantage of the $10 savings? Hope that made sense because those combos look like pretty good deals, my Monitor, VC, Tower, and a few other things off of my list of goodies have Combo Deals through Newegg.

 

[Dishdog]

No it won't recognize combos. as for the AMD that is extreme lol. all you need is a 3400.

As for post #12, it's a nice mobo and everything will work in it. the only problem i can see is it only has 1 ATA spot. the RAM i have never heard of that company before so i couldn't tell you if it is good or not. and the CPU will do you nicelly.

 

[Avery4jc]

Call this dumb but why would only one ATA slot be a bad thing?

Regarding the combos...I'll have to select it in the right order then? That makes more sense anyways but I just wanted to check.

 

[Dishdog]

It really only matters if you are going to have a ATA HDD in your computer. if your planning to use an old HDD i this computer you won't be able too.

 

[Avery4jc]

Oh, true...do you have suggestions on a Mobo that is comparable as far as being compatable with the processor, RAM, & VC that I've listed.

 

[Dishdog]

I like this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1194276&sku=G452-2502

I don't know if you only want to order off newegg or not, it's .com so it's still in the US.

It's a very good transition board. it has plenty of IDE ports and SATA. it supports both DDR and DDR2. it has intergraded audio and 2 LAN ports. it's PCI-e x16 for your graphics. it has PCI-Ex1 ports which will replace PCI ports in the future.

This on still works.

 

[Avery4jc]

Forgot about that one...thanks.