my computer setup

[markzs2002]

here is the setup i plan for my new computer project
any suggestions would be welcome

1
GIGABYTE GA-8IPE1000L MOTHERBOARD 1
$143.75
2
INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.8C GHZ S478 512KB 800MHZ RETAIL 1
$421.36
3
DDR400 MEMORY 512MB PC3200 DUAL CHANNEL PACKAGE 1
$128.88
4
SCORPIO 868 MID TOWER (BLUE)SPI 300W ATX DUAL FAN 1
$113.02
5
LG 48X24X48 &16X DVD COMBO (BLACK) 1
$89.22
6
WESTERN DIGITAL 80GB 7200RPM 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE 1
$138.79
7
ASUS V9560 VIDEO SUITE GEFORCE FX 5600 128 MB VIVO/DV 1
$297.42
8
VIEWSONIC E90FB 19IN 1600X1200 1
$342.04
9
LOGITECH Z-640 - MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS 1
$99.13
10
LOGITECH CORDLESS FREEDOM KEYBOARD & MOUSE 1
$82.58


Subtotal: $1,856.19
Tax: $278.43
Total: $2,134.61

[shawshank62]

for speakers, you would be much more please with Klipsch PM 2.1 for $99.99 or if you want to spend the extra $30 get these Klipsch PM 4.1 $129.99

I have had the 2.1's for about a year now, and they are fantastic. now that they dropped price on 4.1's i decided to pick them up and give these to my mom. trust me, you wont be sorry with these speakers. 2.1 or 4.1 they both rock.

Not that the FX5600 is bad, but the Radeon 9600 is better
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1


and i would get AMD imo
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1

[golfcart]

Is that Canadian pricing?

[markzs2002]

Originally posted by golfcart
Is that Canadian pricing?

yeah they are canadian prices...

i was thinking about getting amd instead then i would get a 9800 pro card
but when i went to the computer stores around my area they said it had some problems with overheating and intel would be more stable.
im new to everything so any help we great

[shawshank62]

but when i went to the computers around my area they said it had some problems with overheating and intel would be more stable.

they would say anything to get you to buy their product. as far as i know, the 9800 does not have any overheating problems. AMD is just as stable as INTEL.....maybe more....but no real way of measuring, they are both stable but i would suggest AMD.

[markzs2002]

i went shopping today a bought a few things what to you think

ati 9800 pro
msi 6278-04 800mhz fsb motherboard
western dig 80gb 7200rpm 8mb cashe
antec sx 1040b2 case with 400w

[ale_x13]

i think you should give me your video card and take mine instead. but realistically, sounds nice so far. what CPU u gonna run?

[thegladiatorgy]

Is that PSU going to be adequate?

[markzs2002]

Originally posted by ale_x13
i think you should give me your video card and take mine instead. but realistically, sounds nice so far. what CPU u gonna run?

going to get a INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.8C GHZ S478 512KB 800MHZ

anyone know what is the cheapest brand of lcd monitors
im looking for a 17in

[Vaitte]

i have the LG4480 48/24/48/16 CD-RW/DVD combo drive and the Logitech Z640 speakers, both r nice.

nice list.

for LCDs, ill suggest Samsung or NEC, especially in 17"