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I need some hard advice from you nice people

I need some hard advice from you nice people

About my new system I wish to build. I have done some reseach and decided on this configuration:

To start with:

This Shuttle Barebone system has these specs:

Processor Support: AMD Duron, AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Memory Support: Up to 2GB PC 2700 DDR
Expansion Slot: 1x AGP 4X, 1x PCI
Other Features: AC97', Built in up to 32MB Video Card, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394

And then I would like to add:


AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Socket A Barton Box Processor

And then I would like to add this:


Corsair 256MB PC2700 333MHz 32x64 XMS DDR Memory 184 pin - Lifetime Warranty

And then this:


ATI 64MB AGP Video Card with RADEON 9000 3D Chip

And Of Course:


Maxtor 40GB Diamond Max Plus 8 UATA133 - Bare Hard Drive

And last but not least:


52x24x52x16x Samsung Internal IDE DVD ROM and CDRW Combo Drive


Should I change anything? This system would run me about $600. Should i go for something else? Cause i am READY to buy! Thanks, Kona

10,389 views 32 replies
Reply #26 Top
your such a knucklehead, kona



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Reply #27 Top
I know I am. Thanks for reassureing me though.
Reply #28 Top
Kona, whichever speakers you're interested in, hear them first. Please heed that. Just make sure they sound good to you, you know.
Reply #29 Top
I always test the things that can be tested before buying. Obviously I can not test a mobo but with speakers I always test them. These Hercules speakers I have pump out 50 watts (enough to get to police called where I live) and sold for 40 bucks. Bought them a year ago and they do need replacing.
Reply #30 Top
If Kona's not going to be doing any serious gaming, I dont see why he would need the Radeon 9800 Pro. 9000 should be good enough...Right?
Reply #31 Top
Go with an amd 2800. You can overclock it to to compete with a 3000 without much effort. You will save about a $100.

Make sure the video card you get is dx9 compatible, and go with 8x agp.
Reply #32 Top
Shame, ChinaCat! This stuff is my life. Legolas, pop over to MonarchComputer.com. You can find a very very tweakable configurator. You could get a barebones system with all the stuff you listed for probably less, and they have quite a selection of other parts too. I don't mean to overly hype this place, but I got my new system a couple months ago and it truly is nice, and just the way I want it (no OS ) Give it a shot.



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