help me build a computer II
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help me build a computer II
so far i have
ati radeon 98 pro
seagate 200gb hdd
liteon dvdrw
linksys nic
saw this case at frys for $25 off
http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_deta...?ProdID=15001#
still need psu
cpu - undecided
mobo - undecided
sound card - undecided
ati radeon 98 pro
seagate 200gb hdd
liteon dvdrw
linksys nic
saw this case at frys for $25 off
http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_deta...?ProdID=15001#
still need psu
cpu - undecided
mobo - undecided
sound card - undecided
Last edited by Grifter; May 18, 2004 at 10:56 AM.
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Originally Posted by flipped cracka
get a big psu.
and i'd try out the turtle beach sound card.
and i'd try out the turtle beach sound card.
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...=&product=4925
and i can get serious discount from maudio
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are you going to be playing games?
That's a big question cause it will make a big diffrence. If no... go on ebay and get a Diamond Monster MX400 sound card... less than $15 and just about every OS I've used will see it and it's just a great all around card. They don't make em anymore but I've got at least 5 of them and have, honestly, had NO problems with them. I even have a hard time breaking the drivers, windows knows this card like it was designed for it 110%. I have a Creative Audigy and have occasional problems. I'm really thinking about replacing it with a good ole MX400. Unless you really need a specific function of a certian sound card... go with the MX400, it's such a solid sound card. Sound is awesome and ease of use.... simply could not be better.
MB and CPU.... I'm an Abit/Intel fan myself. I've been using both for years and have had very little problems. They will be a bit more expensive... but I say it's worth it.
I don't want this to be a Intel vs AMD thread... either one will get 90% of what you want done quickly and easily. I prefer Intel, have had less problems with them and have had a bad history with AMD. So I'm partial to Intel.
edit: MX400 BuyItNow for $8. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
That's a big question cause it will make a big diffrence. If no... go on ebay and get a Diamond Monster MX400 sound card... less than $15 and just about every OS I've used will see it and it's just a great all around card. They don't make em anymore but I've got at least 5 of them and have, honestly, had NO problems with them. I even have a hard time breaking the drivers, windows knows this card like it was designed for it 110%. I have a Creative Audigy and have occasional problems. I'm really thinking about replacing it with a good ole MX400. Unless you really need a specific function of a certian sound card... go with the MX400, it's such a solid sound card. Sound is awesome and ease of use.... simply could not be better.
MB and CPU.... I'm an Abit/Intel fan myself. I've been using both for years and have had very little problems. They will be a bit more expensive... but I say it's worth it.
I don't want this to be a Intel vs AMD thread... either one will get 90% of what you want done quickly and easily. I prefer Intel, have had less problems with them and have had a bad history with AMD. So I'm partial to Intel.
edit: MX400 BuyItNow for $8. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
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Originally Posted by Dªv£
looks like someone is using parts off that fry's one sale 
Originally Posted by /^Blackmagik^\
save your money on the NIC .. your new mobo will have one onboard