Is proposed computer ok?

[jch216]

Ok, this is the day. The day that I make the final order to get the last of my computer parts. This is my first build so could some of you comment on this design? Thanks.

Here it is: (Shipping included in prices)

---Ordered already---
Chieftec Dragon Series Case $74
WORKS PSU 430watt $50
KINGSTON 512MB 32x64 PC2700 DDR RAM $59 <--- OEM
ABIT GEFORCE 4 Ti4200-8X Ti 4200 128MB $127

---Ordering Today---
Abit NF7-S mobo Retail $124
AMD Barton 2500+ PCU Retail $96
Western Digital HDD 40gig 8meg cache OEM$65.50
Lite-on cd/rw 52x24x52 OEM $51
Lite-on dvd/rom 16xdvd/48xcd OEM $33
Windows XP home edition OEM $93
Fans/cables/keyboard/optical mouse $63
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Total cost: $835.50

Metal of Honor Allied Assult OEM $26


Edit:
My goal was to keep on a tight budget, but as I got deeper into the process it became trying to stay under $1000. If anyone see's anywhere I could improve this machine, where I may have spent too much money, or where I didn't spend enough please let me know.

[nurdonsite2]

looks good to me. the only thing i would change is to get windows xp pro. and maybe a bigger harddrive.

[jch216]

Ok, Went to see how much to upgrade to 60gig......and the 80gig cost exactly the same price as the 60gig. So now this is my set up:

---Ordered already---
Chieftec Dragon Series Case $74
WORKS PSU 430watt $50
KINGSTON 512MB 32x64 PC2700 DDR RAM $59 <--- OEM
ABIT GEFORCE 4 Ti4200-8X Ti 4200 128MB $127
4 led Fans/2 round cables/1 keyboard/1 optical mouse $63

---Ordering Today---
Abit NF7-S mobo Retail $124
AMD Barton 2500+ PCU Retail $96
Western Digital HDD 80gig 8meg cache OEM $65.50
Lite-on cd/rw 52x24x52 OEM $51
Lite-on dvd/rom 16xdvd/48xcd OEM $33
Windows XP home edition OEM $93
______________________________________________

Total cost: $852

Metal of Honor Allied Assult OEM $26


EDIT:
just ordered an item...moved to "ordered" column

[Bruneau]

I hope that's the newer NF7 2.0 ???

[jch216]

me too. I read the reviews on newegg and they all got the version 2.0 even though the pic and description are of an earlier version. I would buy from somewhere else, but they are cheaper and all my other stuff is coming from there.

[Omardeth]

do yo have someplace local you can get some of the stuff from ? like the harddrives ? you can always find a rebate on them local so they might be alittle cheaper . same with the cd burner . and the rounded cables and mouse and keyboard and fans at 63$ man what kind did ya get ? if you are on a budget you can do without the rounded cables at first and maybe ad later . if you are getting boxed hd and motherboard they will come with cables .

[jch216]

I've been burned on rebates before. The fans are what brought the price up on that they were $4.99/fan x 4. The keyboard and optical mouse was a combo for just over $30. The cables were just under $3 x 2 cables.

I'm more worried about the OS now. I see xp has some problems. Is xp pro problem free? I see lots of people suggesting it. what gives?

[Omardeth]

no OS is problem free . i am using home at the moment , and have changed hardware a few times . if that helps any . if you make sure you have copies of your info you send you shouldn't have a problem with rebates . i know it sucks sometimes but the stuff that i have problems with is 5$ rebates not 60$ ones for harddrives . also if you already ordered them oh well but you can get mouse and keyboard local alot cheaper , but oh well . there is a guy that sells some pretty nice fans here in the fs section . i got 6 for 14.50 shipped . and like i said rounded cables are nice but not really needed if you are neat about your install .

[jch216]

lol, Too late Omar. The list above is exactly how I stand at this minute. I was hoping to get an email from newegg confirming that the NF7-S was 2.0 version. I guess I'll take a chance and see. Everone else has been getting that version from newegg.

[Omardeth]

with the turnover they have i would be very suprised if it wasn't .