New system....thumbs up or down

theprod · 02-20-2004, 02:00 PM

Putting together a new system and before I pull the trigger I wanted some general feedback/suggestions. I am not a gamer, just time to upgrade what I am using. Thanks in advance.

I took everyones advice and made the following changes, I know some people had problems with the Geil "Value" Ram, but I did quite a bit of research and found lots of positive feedback:

CTX S720G 17" LCD Monitor
Asus P4S800D-E Deluxe
Samsung 120GB SATA, Model SP1213C
2x Geil Value Series 512MB PC-3200
P4 2.8C GHz 800MHz
Antec SLK2600AMB
Lite-On 48X24X48X16 Combo Drive
Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/PS2
Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600 Video Card,128MB DDR,128-bit

Still open to suggestions, but my pointer is getting real close to the submit order button.

Thanks again for all the help!
theprod

gear02 · 02-20-2004, 02:03 PM

hmm...your system is good up to the graphics card, it can be slightly better...but as you say you're not a gamer.

theprod · 02-20-2004, 02:37 PM

According to their website the Geil RAM has a lifetime warranty.

pain2010 · 02-20-2004, 03:59 PM

Good system. I just got a AMD64 3200 and it rocks!!

bachviet · 02-20-2004, 04:30 PM

Replace the R9200 with the R9600XT and you are good to go. How much is that system going to cost you? I just bought the Dell 8300 with a P4 3.0E, 2x128MB PC3200 RAM, 40GB hard drive R9800Pro video card, and 8x DVD+RW drive for $710.xx after $150 MIR.

theprod · 02-20-2004, 05:05 PM

The cost is right around $1K (Newegg), that is including the fact that my work pays for 20% of it. I saw the Dell deal, but I already have a copy of win xp (legally), and really wanted more control over the selection/quality of the components going into the system. However, I am still debating either the 2.8C or 2.8E. From what I have read the 2.8C is the better choice at that speed.

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 02-20-2004, 07:17 PM

First, ditch the Geil ram. If you want a dual channel system, value ram is rolling the dice. You are putting system stability into question. If you are dead set on Geil, at least buy their performance series. YOu are spending a lot of money on that cpu and motherboard, why cripple it with bad ram?

Second, get an "All in Wonder" ATi card. YOu arent a gamer, but you should get a versatyle card for the other multimedia uses.

xsiled2 · 02-20-2004, 07:57 PM

system looks fine, have fun with it

Grumpy · 02-21-2004, 01:18 AM

i think the sytem looks fine. but i would suggest getting a 9600XT as your vid. card.

but your system looks good.

Showtime · 02-23-2004, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theprod
The cost is right around $1K (Newegg), that is including the fact that my work pays for 20% of it. I saw the Dell deal, but I already have a copy of win xp (legally), and really wanted more control over the selection/quality of the components going into the system. However, I am still debating either the 2.8C or 2.8E. From what I have read the 2.8C is the better choice at that speed.

Go with the C chip. The E doesnt really perform faster until around 3.6ghz.

If you don't game, you can use onboard video til the price on a 9600 drops or an AIW card.

-jel

02-20-2004, 02:00 PM	#1
theprod Ensign Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 34	New system....thumbs up or down Putting together a new system and before I pull the trigger I wanted some general feedback/suggestions. I am not a gamer, just time to upgrade what I am using. Thanks in advance. I took everyones advice and made the following changes, I know some people had problems with the Geil "Value" Ram, but I did quite a bit of research and found lots of positive feedback: CTX S720G 17" LCD Monitor Asus P4S800D-E Deluxe Samsung 120GB SATA, Model SP1213C 2x Geil Value Series 512MB PC-3200 P4 2.8C GHz 800MHz Antec SLK2600AMB Lite-On 48X24X48X16 Combo Drive Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/PS2 Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600 Video Card,128MB DDR,128-bit Still open to suggestions, but my pointer is getting real close to the submit order button. Thanks again for all the help! theprod Last edited by theprod : 02-23-2004 at 01:57 PM.

02-20-2004, 04:30 PM	#5
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	Replace the R9200 with the R9600XT and you are good to go. How much is that system going to cost you? I just bought the Dell 8300 with a P4 3.0E, 2x128MB PC3200 RAM, 40GB hard drive R9800Pro video card, and 8x DVD+RW drive for $710.xx after $150 MIR. __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

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02-20-2004, 02:03 PM	#2
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	hmm...your system is good up to the graphics card, it can be slightly better...but as you say you're not a gamer.

02-20-2004, 02:37 PM	#3
theprod Ensign Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 34	According to their website the Geil RAM has a lifetime warranty.

02-20-2004, 03:59 PM	#4
pain2010 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the dog house. Posts: 129	Good system. I just got a AMD64 3200 and it rocks!!

02-20-2004, 05:05 PM	#6
theprod Ensign Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 34	The cost is right around $1K (Newegg), that is including the fact that my work pays for 20% of it. I saw the Dell deal, but I already have a copy of win xp (legally), and really wanted more control over the selection/quality of the components going into the system. However, I am still debating either the 2.8C or 2.8E. From what I have read the 2.8C is the better choice at that speed.

02-20-2004, 07:17 PM	#7
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	First, ditch the Geil ram. If you want a dual channel system, value ram is rolling the dice. You are putting system stability into question. If you are dead set on Geil, at least buy their performance series. YOu are spending a lot of money on that cpu and motherboard, why cripple it with bad ram? Second, get an "All in Wonder" ATi card. YOu arent a gamer, but you should get a versatyle card for the other multimedia uses.

02-20-2004, 07:57 PM	#8
xsiled2 Vice Admiral Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bye Posts: 4,090	system looks fine, have fun with it

02-21-2004, 01:18 AM	#9
Grumpy Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 248	i think the sytem looks fine. but i would suggest getting a 9600XT as your vid. card. but your system looks good.

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