Upgrade Time {Again}

[dustyrun]

This Is what I currently run:

ASUS A7n8x Deluxe
AMD 3000+
1 Gig DDR400 Ram -Kingston Hyper X
2x 120 gig/8meg cache WD
40 gig WD
Radeon 9700 Pro
Pioneer A04 Burner
Plextor 40/12/40a Burner
Liteon DVD/CD player
Volcano 11 w/smart fanII
Antec 1080 Case w/430 PSU
Dual Monitors--Viewsonic PF790(19") & Dell 17" LCD
MX-700 Mouse {Logitech
Cordless Keyboard {original Logitech.
HP-990 Printer
Microtek Scanmaker 5900 Scanner

THIS is my proposed Upgrade........................

Processor:

Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Core: ClawHammer
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+

Motherboard

Asus K8T800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU, Model "K8V Deluxe" -RETAIL
Supported CPU: Socket 754 AMD Athlon64 Processors
Chipset: VIA K8T800 + VT8237
FSB: Hyper Transport
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266(ECC) Max 3GB
IDE: 3x UltraDMA 133 up to 6 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,1xLAN,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),2xIEEE1394(Rear 1),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: AD1980 6-Channel
Onboard LAN: 3COM 3C940 10/100/1000Mbps
Onboard SATA/RAID: 4x Serial ATA Ports; RAID 0,1(2 SATA)/RAID 0,1,0+1(1x ATA133 & other 2 SATA)
Onboard 1394: VIA VT6307, 2 ports

Memory

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, Low Latency (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200PRO - Retail
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: New high-efficiency aluminum XMS heatsink, 18 activity LED'S show level of memory activity

Chip Cooler

Thermaltake VENUS SERIES
Detail Specifications
P/N A1744
Fan Speed
2000 ±10% RPM at 20°C ~
5500 ±10% RPM at 55°C
Fan Dimension
80x80x32 mm
Max Air Flow
26.50 CFM at 20°C
72.92 CFM at 55°C
Heatsink Dimension
73.6x73x48 mm (73 fins)
Air Pressure
3.29mmH2O at 20°C
9.06mmH2O at 55°C
Rated Voltage
12V
Noise
21 dBA at 2000 RPM
48 dBA at 5500 RPM
Started Voltage
7V
Bearing Type
2 Ball bearing
Rated Current
0.08 ~ 0.45A
Life Expectation
80,000 hours
Power Input
0.96 ~ 5.40W
Connector
4 PIN
Weight
760g

Monitor -{Replace the 17" lcd}

SAMSUNG 191T+-Black 19" LCD Monitor
Specifications:
Panel Type: Active Matrix TFT LCD Monitor
Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.294 mm
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 750:1
Response Time: 25 ms
View Angle: 170° /170° (H / V)
Input Connectors: 15 pin D-sub, 24 pin digital DVI
Features: 0.7" bezel width, internal power supply
Dimensions & Weight: 16.1" x 16.4" x 7.5" (WxHxD) / 12.3 lbs

Keyboard-Mouse

Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB/PS2 104keys -RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: USB/PS2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + 12 function keys + 2 wheel
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: Detachable
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: wireless optical
Features: Eliminate the clutter with cordless freedom, Get comfortable with the keyboard's ultra-flat Zero Degree Tilt design, Make scrolling easier with the unique iNav wheel, Ground-breaking new MX optical engine captures more data every second, Cruise Control system combines two buttons with scroll wheel, Rapid charge base

Power Supply

Antec 550W Power Supply, Model "TRUE550 EPS12V" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: EPS12V/ATX12V
Maximum Power: 550W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: 17ms min.
Efficiency: 68% min.
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V;+3.3V trip point<+4.1V;+12V trip point<+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47Hz-63Hz
Input Current: 10A/6A
Output: +3.3V@32A;+5V@40A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@36A;-12V@1A;+5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B,

Router w/VPN

Linksys Instant Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch, Model BEFVP41
Specifications:
Standards: IEEE802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Protocols: CSMA/CD
Security: DES, 3DES, MD5, SHA, Supports IKE Key Management, NAT, PPPoE, IP Filter, and MAC Filter
Ports: One 10/100 Ethernet WAN Port, Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN Ports more info->

Reason for the router is to replace an existing one and have vpn capabilities.

I always use my old parts{for lack of better word} to upgrade my other computers..

You think this should be a great computer??? I am not trying to have the best at any time. To me this feels like the way to go so that I will see an increase in preformance..

Let me know your thoughts...do you see any trouble with any or all of the components?? let me know...
This should be an order within the next 4 to 6 weeks.

Rick

[StealthyV]

how much is the total cost? also, what case will you get? I recommend one with a window, say, a Chieftec so you can show off your parts.

~Branson

*edit,

your current system is pretty close to mine...though I only have two 120gig drives, same kind. I still have about 80-100gigs free...even with redundant backups.

if you plan to sell your old system, I recommend selling the parts seperate or in small bundles on eBay or in our own Reseller's Trade forum here on TechIMO. selling the whole system over the internet isn't worth it in the end unless you have a minimum accepted price.

imo, don't sell it...you'd be losing something special, lol. the "edit" is my real post, lol. I rushed to post the last response, because I'm watching "Blow" on tv, great movie! anywhoo, gl with your new system, looks sweet!
~B
*end of edit

[dustyrun]

The cost will be in the neighborhood of 2000$.. My parts will go to upgrade my other computer{a 2000xp} and them parts will build a spare..

All my cases are Antec..1030-1080-1040.

Rick

[thegladiatorgy]

Your fist PC would be a decent upgrade for me

[SeanC]

Why are you upgrading the first PC at all??? It destroys the PC configs of most peoples systems. It's nearly on par with the database servers at my company!!

Sean

[dustyrun]

well, it goes like this...
My girlfried need a computer. So to get there, I will do like I always do. Since when I do upgrade, my OLD parts are not really old. Them are put in my son's, which at the moment is a 2000. Then his parts are used for a new build.. This is all done with my tax check. At least I am blowing it on something I like and they all benafit. I was just going to get the monitor and a printer but she is the one that talked me into doing this.

After I have looked, some of the parts have changed. will edit to reflect the new changes.

The monitor will be bought locally.

Rick

[dr_roberts49]

I do the same at my house. Trickle down economy :-) Whenever I upgrade, it's like musical chairs with the parts going into my 3 kid's computers. Keeps everyone going.

Robert