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  • 16-08-2003 5:42pm
    #1
    Tzetze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭


    Considering upgrading my current antique. (P3-450, GeForce2 Ultra, 16G HDD)

    Just been having a browse through Komplett, and so far, this is what I've come up with.

    Upgrade Kit AMD XP2400+
    Maxtor IDE ATA-133 80GB 7200RPM
    NEC DVD recorder
    Gainward GeForce FX 5600 256MB

    I'm trying to make things as cost effective as possible. So any suggestions of cheaper, yet equally effective parts would be most welcome.

    Also, will my current 200W power supply cut the mustard, or am I going to have to fork out for a new case?

    Thanks in advance for any help.


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  • #2
    Tzetze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Tzetze


    Oops, my bad, I've posted this in the wrong forum. Could a kind mod please move this to the technology forum?

    That's what I get for not reading the instructions first.


  • #3
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    you'll need a good quality 330w to run that


  • #4
    phaxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭phaxx


    Moved, because you asked nicely. :)


  • #5
    Tzetze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Tzetze


    Thankyou both :)


  • #6
    Ryo Hazuki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭Ryo Hazuki


    That 5600 is an Ultra?

    Cheap for €180, Its a good card.


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  • #7
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    I've heard crazy things about the KT400 chipset - lock-ups and the like - but I suppose you can't believe everything you read... scan the tech review sites yourself regarding the board...

    best mobo's available, according to nearly all the tech sites, magazines I've read, are the A7N8X deluxe (I have one) and the Abit NF7-S

    might be worth going up to a 333mhz CPU... barton 2500 are only €100...

    A DVD recorder? I can't see much point in the expense unless
    a) you have big data storage needs
    b) actually want to create DVD's

    of course, if the answer to either of these questions is 'Yes' well then there's a lot of point:D

    If cost is an issue the Sapphire Radeon 9100 Atlantis 128mb is the best budget card about too...

    And yeah - I reckon you'd need 300/350 watts to be safe... you can get a nice case with PSU for under €100


  • #8
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    actually - I just had a look at the FX5600 256MB and it sure rocks... at about twice the cost of the 9100 it seems to be pretty good value still....


  • #9
    phaxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭phaxx


    I have a board based on the Via KT400, an MSI KT4 Ultra. I'm very happy with it, no funny problems or lockups. All my hardware works fine, no complaints.

    I've built a machine with an Asus A7N8X, and I'd recommend them, nice board.


  • #10
    whosurpaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭whosurpaddy


    Originally posted by Tzetze


    Upgrade Kit AMD XP2400+

    ive got all the components in this kit & they all perform quiet nicely. ive got no complaints with the mobo, i got it as i wanted loads of usb ports & pci cards etc, and it fits that bill in spades.

    paddy


  • #11
    dazberry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,152 ✭✭✭dazberry


    Tzetze

    Since you'd have to buy a new PSU, I'd also consider buying a new case if the PSU covers the CPU. In that scenerio, heat can get trapped under the PSU and your system can run a bit hot.

    Most new cases I've seen have the PSU re-orientated so not to cause this problem, and some have an opening for a case fan just behind the CPU.

    Aside
    I've an Abit KD7 (KT-400) and have never had a prob - a solid performer :D, but if your budget could stretch I would seriously look at one of the Abit NF7 series.

    D.


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