Here is the list of components I am thinking about. Need feedback as to if I am making the right choices for stuff...don't want to get too crazy with $$$:
RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply
$89.99
ASUS M2A-VM AM2 AMD 690G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$51.99
SAPPHIRE 100200L Radeon X1950GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
$130.25
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX
$169.99
A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$60.99
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$79.99
ASUS Dual Panel Black and Beige ATAPI/E-IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E616A3
$18.99
SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA
$30.99
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card
$32.99
2007-10-04 07:08:29 · 3 answers · asked by matty 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse...just looking to upgrade the computer that I have...can I transfer the hard drive and DVD drives so that I don't have to buy new ones?
2007-10-04 07:09:49 · update #1
Ok, there are a few things that should be changed depending on what you want to do.
First, Raidmax cases are some of the most generic, poorly constructed cases I have ever built a system with. Not to mention the fact that the power supplys that come with them are notorious for poor voltage regulation. This can lead to system instability and damaged components.
Second, the motherboard you have selected is designed for home theater PC usage, meaning all of the bells and whistles for things such as overclocking or expansion have been stripped out.
Third, you never want to skimp on the memory brand. Spend a few extra bucks and go for something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227139
It even has a rebate.
2007-10-04 07:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Make sure you really want a Micro ATX board. There are smaller and usually have less PCI slots. Other than that sounds like a kick butt system! Drives will be interchangeable if they are the same connection type (IDE vs SATA). Remember speakers and cooling fans.
2007-10-04 07:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shop around for better pricing.... You can save a bunch. You might want to look at this site:
http://www.gamegiants.net/index.php?cPath=1
2007-10-04 08:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by decker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋