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g5hn710m4xpdwy · 2005-11-22 16:06:00

hey all. my mate is getting a computer for x-mas between him and his bro so i was looking at parts and came up with a list.can you plz make sure everything will work together and is there compnets i can get instead of certain ones to save money? and oh yeah. will this be future proof? Processor AMD Opteron 144, 1.8GHz,…

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hey all. my mate is getting a computer for x-mas between him and his bro so i was looking at parts and came up with a list.can you plz make sure everything will work together and is there compnets i can get instead of certain ones to save money? and oh yeah. will this be future proof?

Processor
AMD Opteron 144, 1.8GHz, Socket 939, 1MB, BOXED w/fan
Price: 145.01

Motherboard
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 ULTRA-D, nF4 Ultra, Socket-939,S-ATA, GbLAN, Fw, PCI-Ex16
Price: 135.00

Graphics card
Sapphire Radeon X800GTO 256MB GDDR3, PCI-Express, Tv-Out, DVI-I, Lite-Retail
Price: 195.00

Ram
TwinMOS PC3200 DDR-DIMM 1024MB Dual Pack Kit w/two matched PC3200 DDR DIMMs
Price: 104.00

Monitor
LG 19" LCD L1930SQ, TCO03, Silver, D-sub, 12ms
Price: 289.99

Case
AKASA CLEAR MIDI_TOWER, ATX/mATX UV-reactive, (without PSU)
Price: 125.00

Hard Drive
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB SATA 8MB 7200RPM NCQ
Price: 91.00

DVD r/rw
Samsung DVD±RW burner, SH-W162C, 16x, Dual, Black OEM
Price: 42.00

DVD drive
LG DVD Drive, GDR-8163RBB, 16x52, Black OEM
Price: 21.50

Power Supply
Cooler Master Real Power 450W w/Power indicator, 20/24pin
Price: 99.00

Cooling
AKASA Crystal blue LED Fan 8cm,2500 Rpm, Crystal blue frame and blades, 27.45dB X 2
Price: 14.02

Cold Cathode
AKASA cold cathode case light, Blue Dual pack, on/off switch
Price: 14.00

Mouse
Razer Copperhead Tempest Blue, 2000dpi Laser Mouse, USB
price: 65.00

Mouse mat
Corepad Magna Blue
Price: 29.00

Headphones
Koss Headset SB45
price: 45.00

so there it is. any thing else i need to add to that list :P i dunno about the power. is it a lil weak? and if ya want links to an item i will give them to you. (they are all from komplett)

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#2 22-11-2005 4:15pm

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Hey Ive done this three times so have a read thru these all reccomendations Ive made here are relavant in your machine..
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054851301
Also this thread..
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054851773&page=3
This one for processor
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054852953

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#3 22-11-2005 4:21pm

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hey thx for replying i will look threw that no

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#4 22-11-2005 4:22pm

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Added a few more there. After reading them if ya have questions fell free to asks.

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#5 22-11-2005 4:28pm

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got a question :P. will the x800gto 256mb make much the difference to what i have chosen? cause i want to keep costs to a minimal

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#6 22-11-2005 4:29pm

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Yup the GTO2 is an amazing card I would wholly reccoment it. It overclocks to a card thatll cost you 500quid.

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#7 22-11-2005 4:31pm

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okey dokey you got my vote

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#8 22-11-2005 4:33pm

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Ya read the bits bout the DFI and the Opterown

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#9 22-11-2005 4:35pm

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Your list there has a VIA motherboard. Personally I hate all things VIA, I think that their drivers suck and that they're unstable, from experience with a few PCs. Get something nForce 4.

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#10 22-11-2005 4:38pm

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wanna recconmend me one then? lol joking. kk i will look into it

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#11 22-11-2005 4:40pm

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DFI LanParty Ultra D 135quid..

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#12 22-11-2005 4:47pm

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kk thx and the opteron 144, is there any risks at all to be takin with this? are they hard to overclock? would they get more speed with some 120mm fans in the case? (forgot to say this pc may have to be quite)

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#13 22-11-2005 4:53pm

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No very easy to do dont worry. Well all heolp you.

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#14 22-11-2005 4:55pm

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yeah thats the problem.its for my friend. he doesnt know an awful lot about hardware plus we are only 13 ;-/ if it aiont easy to do then i will stick with the one i have. unless you can get me not to

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#15 22-11-2005 4:56pm

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Very easy seriously. Firstly even if your not gonna overclock that chip is faster and cheaper.

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#16 22-11-2005 5:00pm

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the opreton is 1.8ghz and the 3200+ is 2.00ghz. ah well u have to knowlage kk thx. just curious how could i overclock it? would having the fans oc it on air?)

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#17 22-11-2005 5:03pm

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But the opteron has 1mb Cache and a better COU core. OCing is done in the BIOS where ya just tel it to go faster.

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#18 22-11-2005 5:06pm

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sounds confusing but kk thx for your help so far. will the motherboard you gave me support that processor? (sry for all my stupid questions but i am learning and i dont want my mate to get the peices to find they dont work together:rolleyes: )

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#19 22-11-2005 5:07pm

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Have you ever built a coputer before?

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#20 22-11-2005 5:09pm

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nope. i aint building it for him. his bro or dad will do it with him
i am just saving him some time by selecting parts and learning from you

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#21 22-11-2005 5:11pm

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Well then you should be grand. Yuo the DFi will suport the Opteron and to boost it all its pretty!!

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#22 22-11-2005 5:21pm

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kk thanks for taking time to help me here. will that power supply do or should i get a differnt brand? or more power?

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#23 22-11-2005 6:28pm

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Swap the PSU for an opteron 144 or 146.

Avoid that PSU.
Try this instead:
AKASA Powersupply ATX/EPS 12V 400W 120mm Fan, SATA, 24/20pin €68 http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=314644&cks=PRL

Consider splashing the savings on this:
Samsung 19" LCD Syncmaster 913N TCO03 Monitor, Silver, 8ms €319
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306235&cks=PRL

Get the X800GTO2 from overclockers.co.uk

Also, if you can afford it, switch that motherboard for the DFI

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#24 22-11-2005 7:21pm

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ok thx. well i have already gone for the operton144 and the X800GTO2. just forgot to edit post. and na i think that monitor will do for his purposes . and i will take a look at that psu. oh yeah i have also changed the mobo to a dfi one. with the power spply is there a reason to down grade? or just the price?

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#25 22-11-2005 7:24pm

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The samsungs picture quality is much much better

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#26 22-11-2005 8:14pm

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ok i have decided to go for that monitor. but what i ment was the power supply. is there a reason to downgrade to a 400watt?. and can u get the x800gto2 from komplett or must it be from overclockers.co.uk?

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#27 22-11-2005 8:37pm

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gto2 is not available from Komplett!

The Akasa supply is better quality imho. If you want more power - Hiper PSU ATX 580W Black, Type-R, HPU-4K580 Dual Fan, Silent,SLI, 20/24pin - €122
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=309565&cks=PRL

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#28 22-11-2005 11:58pm

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if you do decide to go for the Hiper R-Type PSU instead of getting it from komplett, have a look in PC world if there is one near you, i got that same PSU for €99 last weekend in PC world in waterford that's another €23 saved for you

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#29 23-11-2005 12:00am

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Or in peats for 109

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#30 23-11-2005 10:21am

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If you all feel that boards is a good place to get advice on buying gear etc come have a look at this idea..
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=50425516#post50425516

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